The National Weather Service forecasts a wet weekend for Tampa, FL, with high chances of showers and thunderstorms and temperatures peaking around 92°F.

A firefighter is stable after being hospitalized from a large scrapyard fire in Tampa, with crews battling the persistent blaze and visible smoke plume.

A Tierra Verde man received a 10-year prison sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material; he pleaded guilty and will also have supervised release and sex offender registry.

Hillsborough County officials announce Race Track Road closure from Aug 21-25 for utility work, suggesting alternate routes like South Mobley Road and Gunn Highway.

Tampa is stepping up flood prevention by clearing and reshaping drainage ditches, with city crews clearing 3,400 tons of debris and a new $500,000 contract to increase efforts.

Roberto Sandobal-Lopez, an undocumented Nicaraguan in the US, was arrested for DUI and hit-and-run in Florida, facing enhanced charges due to his immigration status.

Tampa's Sulphur Springs neighborhood is developing a community-led action plan, with a workshop taking place for residents to discuss local improvements and vision.

Abed Pompa is the new Operations Manager at the Tampa Convention Center, bringing extensive experience from his prior role and Tampa General Hospital.

The Tampa Police successfully ended a standoff with an armed, suicidal man without incident after hours of negotiation. Traffic has since resumed normally.

The National Weather Service in Tampa forecasts showers and thunderstorms with highs in the mid-90s for the coming week, advising residents to stay cool and hydrated.

Dunedin, Florida is offering free compost bins to residents who take an online composting course, aiming to reduce waste and encourage sustainability.

Upcoming sidewalk repairs on Gulf Boulevard will cause intermittent lane closures next week, impacting traffic between Little Court and Shoreview Drive.

Charlotte County is converting the intersection at Sunnybrook and Spinnaker Boulevards into a four-way stop to improve traffic flow, warning of potential delays and urging driver caution.