Hillsborough County warns of the public health risks posed by mosquitoes, like Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus, which can spread dengue, zika, and West Nile virus.

The Tampa Convention Center won the Stella Award for Best Convention Center in the Southeast for the third year.

Several juveniles at Brooksville Youth Academy were charged with battery after a victim was attacked by peers; staff intervened, and the victim was treated for injuries.

Charlotte County's Community Development Department has won an Outstanding Achievement Award for its digital innovations in permitting processes, reducing wait times and improving service efficiency.

An adult male drowned in a pond at Samuel W. Cooper Park in Plant City. Despite emergency efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is withheld pending family notification, and the incident is under investigation.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is seeking help to find Madison McIntosh, a 14-year-old reported missing in New Port Richey. She was last seen on September 28.

Spring Hill man Jordan Joseph Williams was arrested for possessing child pornography, based on evidence including a childlike sex doll, following a Hernando County Sheriff's Office investigation.

Jessie Thomas Taylor, 43, of Tampa, was sentenced to over 24 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor after pleading guilty to exploiting a 16-year-old between 2021 and 2022.

A mother was arrested for trying to drown her children at a pool; she broadcasted her intent on Instagram and was stopped by family members. She faces attempted murder charges.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny weather with scattered showers and thunderstorms for Tampa, FL, with high temperatures and possible high heat indexes.

Pasco County Fire Rescue's Special Operations teams underwent intensive Hazmat training with propane to enhance their emergency response capabilities, ensuring readiness and safety for the community.

Charlotte County warns of phishing emails pretending to be from county staff, which aim to steal personal and financial information. The county advises verifying the email domain and not sharing sensitive data.

An intoxicated driver in St. Petersburg caused a fatal head-on collision, resulting in an elderly passenger's death and serious injuries to another driver.