The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office has secured a contract with FDOT, enhancing High Visibility Enforcement to protect pedestrians and cyclists until May 8, 2026.

A woman was fatally hit by a car while helping an injured opossum in Spring Hill; her husband was unharmed, and charges are pending following the ongoing investigation.

The Largo Police Department has trained crossing guards for the new school year to ensure student safety, reminding drivers to slow down in school zones.

A traffic stop by the Hillsborough County Sheriff led to a cocaine seizure after a suspect, Antwan Wesley, discarded a package containing drugs. Wesley, with a significant criminal history, now faces multiple felony charges.

A man in Hernando County has been arrested for possessing child pornography and engaging in bestiality, with law enforcement stressing a zero-tolerance stance on such crimes.

Charlotte County intersection at Hillsborough Blvd & Bamboo Dr closes from July 28 to Aug 16 for new water main installation; expect traffic delays and detours.

Hillsborough County hosted "Haircuts and Handlebars" in Riverview, offering free haircuts, clothes, and bicycles to preselected kids based on academic merits.

Pinellas County seeks a volunteer for its Historic Preservation Board to replace Commissioner Rene Flowers' representative until December 31, 2027. Applications are due by September 12, 2025.

GT Bray Aquatics Center promotes health with AquaFit classes in Manatee County, offering low-impact, high-intensity workouts suitable for all fitness levels.

Charlotte County is seeking $147.1 million in federal CDBG-DR funds for disaster resilience infrastructure projects, including utility expansions and flood mitigation, with a focus on aiding low- to moderate-income areas.

Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative is offering a variety of free August events, including writing sessions, star gazing, hurricane building challenges, video game coding, 3D modeling, poetry creation, and letter writing.

A Texas man received a prison sentence for creating AI-generated child sexual abuse images and is now facing two years followed by supervised release.

The National Weather Service reports hot days with showers and thunderstorms in Tampa, with high temperatures and a consistent pattern of rain expected for the next week.