Jerome Swopshire, 40, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition, following previous convictions. The arrest involved a loaded pistol and drugs.

Hillsborough County extends the waste fee discount application deadline for seniors and low-income residents until Oct. 1, 2024, offering financial reprieve on utility bills.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office solved a 1995 cold case with help from Othram Labs, identifying the remains of Christopher Mammana using advanced DNA testing.

A 12-year-old girl in Cape Coral safely led four dogs out of her smoke-filled home before school, swiftly contacting authorities who extinguished a fire that originated in the garage.

Clearwater is experiencing road closures due to a water main break and sewer repairs, causing traffic disruptions. No detours for all closures have been provided.

The New Tampa Performing Arts Center announces its annual Fall Festival, featuring a variety of performances and interactive experiences from September 12-15, such as a free showing of 'Aladdin' and an 'instrument petting zoo.'

Hillsborough County is seeking residents to volunteer for the HART Board; applicants must be registered voters in the county and complete the required forms by September 20, 2024.

There's a contentious debate over Florida's Honeymoon Island State Park, as plans to build pickleball courts and other developments have sparked protests advocating for the park's natural preservation.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are holding joint practices with the Miami Dolphins to prepare for their next preseason game and to integrate quarterback Baker Mayfield with their team.

Tampa Police seek help finding a robbery suspect and his Nissan Frontier truck linked to a Little Caesars incident. No injuries occurred, and the suspect failed to steal anything. Images and details are available on the police website.

The National Weather Service in Tampa forecasts a week of showers and thunderstorms with high humidity and a heat index in the high 90s. Rain chances range from 60-80% with temperatures staying around the mid 70s to mid 90s.

Restaurant owners Ke and Zheng face federal charges for allegedly harboring undocumented workers and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

A felon in Opa-Locka pleads guilty to stealing and possessing a firearm, facing up to 15 years in prison, with sentencing undecided. The case is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative.