Hernando County Sheriff's Office promotes R.O.A.R Summer Day Camp for children 6-12. Only Session 3 has space, requires a $25 deposit, and prioritizes first-time attendees from the county. Registration begins May 1 with a link on their Facebook page.

A Clearwater neighborhood was disrupted by gunfire after midnight, leaving one person injured and police seeking a suspect. Multiple shots were fired into a crowd, hitting an individual and vehicles. The police are appealing for public assistance.

Hillsborough County invites locals to a public forum on Lithia Pinecrest Corridor improvements, offering insight and opportunity for feedback on May 13th.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office emphasizes boating safety, reminding boaters to equip necessary items such as PFDs, signaling devices, and fire extinguishers before sailing.

The National Weather Service forecasts an unsettled weather pattern for Tampa with a high chance of rain and thunderstorms today and in the coming days, including a 100% chance of rain on Monday.

Pinellas County to host a Lakes & Ponds Education event on May 17 at the IFAS Extension Botanical Gardens, offering environmental stewardship education including management tips for stormwater ponds, with free admission.

The Middle District of Florida charged 125 defendants with immigration offenses, including illegal reentry, in Q2 of fiscal year 2025, with 58 guilty pleas and 62 sentences.

Pinellas County held a free tire disposal event to prevent disease by reducing mosquito breeding grounds, collecting 1,082 tires across three locations.

A Lakeland assistant softball coach, Harold Tittle, was arrested for exchanging nude photos with a 16-year-old and possessing child pornography. He confessed to soliciting and sending explicit images via Snapchat.

St. Petersburg, Florida, has advanced community improvements with state legislative support for flood safety, affordable housing, and crane operation safety.

St. Petersburg Police seek help identifying a suspect from a May 5th armed robbery at a local 7-11, with surveillance footage showing the man forcing a clerk to hand over cash and cigarettes.

Lane closures on U.S. 41 for vegetative work may cause delays from May 19-21, affecting traffic between Peace River Bridge and Melbourne Street, and near Sunseeker Resort.

The City Commission has designated May 17-23 as National Safe Boating Week, urging the use of life jackets and engine cutoff switches to prevent boating accidents.