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.

Authorities are searching for suspect Angel Gonzalez-Morales in a fatal shooting at a Polk County motel, as Sheriff Grady Judd warns he is "armed and dangerous".

Tampa Bay Lightning's arena is renamed from Amalie Arena to Benchmark International Arena, following a new naming rights partnership with a global M&A firm.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office starts Sheriff Chad Chronister's Training Academy Class 25-06, preparing recruits with physical and mental challenges for law enforcement duties.

A fourth suspect, D'antrell Davis, was arrested in the murder of Reginald L. Booth in St. Petersburg. Previous arrests include Keshaun Lamb, Larrion Boyd, and Dnerius McCullough.

James Malcolm has been promoted to Senior Event Manager at the Tampa Convention Center, his rise reflecting his successful management of numerous events since starting there in 2019.

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.