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.

An appellate court upheld the decision allowing voters to decide on a tax increase for teacher pay raises in Hillsborough County, despite county commissioners' earlier attempt to delay it.

Randy Gregory parted ways with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers amid a legal battle with the NFL and missed team activities, resulting in fines and his release.

A TSA officer at Tampa International Airport, using facial matching technology, caught an individual trying to use someone else's ID, leading to an arrest.

Two men were found dead in a swimming pool at Cypress Winds Apartments in Bradenton, Florida; authorities are investigating without clear signs of foul play.

A body was found in the Myakka River during a search for a missing person following a watercraft collision. The identity is unconfirmed, and investigations are ongoing.

Manatee County extends State of Emergency due to Tropical Storm Debby's impact and initiates an investigation into response efforts, as heavy rainfall causes significant flooding and infrastructure challenges.

Ocala gang member, Clinton Darnelle Kaham, received a 20-month federal prison sentence for firearm possession as a convicted felon. His DNA linked him to the stolen weapon.

The City of Clearwater has launched "The Giving Wall" plaque program at Crest Lake Park, allowing personalized plaques to honor or memorialize loved ones.

A Tampa woman pled guilty to smuggling over $100,000 from Cuba to the U.S., facing up to five years in prison for cash smuggling and related conspiracy.

Tampa is reopening the application process for its e-Bike Voucher Program, offering subsidies for residents to purchase electric bikes as part of sustainable urban mobility efforts.

Tampa's Parks and Recreation offers 300 additional slots in its affordable After School Program, providing activities and homework assistance for kids aged 5-12, requiring a $15 annual Rec Card.

The Tampa forecast predicts scattered showers and thunderstorms amid high temps and humidity. Today's high is near 95 with a heat index up to 106. The chance of rain is 30%.