Dunedin was scammed out of $663,000 by fraudsters posing as a contractor, resulting in one arrest. The city enhanced ACH payment controls and verification processes to prevent recurrence.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is searching for missing 17-year-old La'nya Brooks and seeking public assistance. She was last seen in Wesley Chapel on July 4.

Hernando County's Development Services Department will be temporarily closing on July 3, from 2pm to 4pm, for staff training to improve service efficiency.

Hernando County has opened sandbag stations to help residents prepare for heavy rain, urging them to bring shovels and follow provided sandbagging techniques.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall for Tampa, FL, with high chances of precipitation and recurring storms.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office invites individuals to an informative session to explore careers as a 911 Call Taker or Dispatcher, with an event on August 6th offering insights, tours, and registration for observation slots.

An elderly woman crashed her car into a Florida home, injuring herself and a dog. She intended to stop but accelerated instead. No other residents were harmed. The incident raises concerns about elderly driver safety.

Tampa's Parks and Recreation turn summer jobs into careers for local teens, with 380 youths working seasonally and 50 interns gaining job experience. Success stories abound as participants grow into full-time roles.

Hernando County is addressing its affordable housing issues with a public meeting on July 17, 2025, inviting community participation and promising accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

A Bahamian national, Kenthen Swain, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of illegal reentry into the U.S., marking his fourth violation. The case is part of a broader DOJ crackdown on illegal immigration.

Hernando County residents are alerted to a hearing on July 8, 2025, regarding an appeal against the Notice of Unsafe Building for a property in Hernando Beach.

Hernando County invites residents to a public hearing on July 8, 2025, to discuss proposed zoning changes, emphasizing citizen participation and the need for a proper record for potential appeals.

Multiple agencies, including the Hillsborough County Sheriff's aviation team, contained a brush fire in Plant City using coordinated air and ground efforts.