Tampa residents can expect a hot day with temperatures nearing 95°F, a heat index of 104 degrees, and a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Evening brings a 30% rain chance and a low of 78°F.

The Pinellas County Forensic Laboratory has been nationally recognized by the ASCLD for its exceptional forensic services and efficiency, receiving the Foresight Maximus Award.

Charlotte County conducts emergency wastewater pumping on Easy Street and Edgehill Terrace, causing road closures and urging driver caution. Residents can contact Stu Gooden for info.

Federal disaster assistance is available for Largo residents and businesses affected by a tornado, with the SBA offering low-interest loans for repairs and recovery.

Theft suspect Ricardo Diaz was caught by deputies using a drone after hiding in a sewer in Hillsborough County.

St. Petersburg man, Keith Robertson, arrested on animal cruelty charges after police found three dead pets and one severely neglected cat in his home.

Hillsborough County plans to acquire land in Ruskin for a Sewer System Vacuum Lift Station to improve the local septic-to-sewer system. The project aims to protect groundwater and increase property values.

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.