A Tampa man, Zecki Halum, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute marijuana, facing 5 to 40 years in prison after being a fugitive for nearly 15 years.

A former Manatee County corrections deputy was charged with aggravated assault for pulling a gun on a man, contradicting his self-defense claim. He resigned after the incident.

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative offers free family-friendly programs in July, including oceanic explorations, crafting, and technology orientations.

Arayiah Hudson was charged with first-degree murder for the death of her son, Joseph, after Tampa police found evidence of abuse and an autopsy showed blunt force trauma.

An 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly vandalizing a Pride mural in St. Petersburg, incurring expensive damage and now facing felony criminal mischief charges.

Gunfire in a Sarasota neighborhood injured one person, leading to a prompt police response. The incident, described as isolated by the police, is under investigation.

A woman was fatally shot by her estranged boyfriend near a Haines City restaurant; he confessed to the crime and was arrested for first-degree murder and other charges.

Tampa City Council approved a $20,000 salary increase for members, bringing their earnings to $75,190 starting from October 1, after an hour-long debate.

The weather forecast for Tampa's Independence Day week predicts high heat, scattered showers, and thunderstorms, with fluctuating chances of rain in the evenings.

A Spring Hill woman faces four arson charges following multiple incidents at an apartment complex, including vehicle fires and vandalism, with evidence linking her to the scene.

Sexual predator Donald Paul Lee Eisenhart was arrested for using an unregistered social media account, breaching parole conditions that required him to disclose all such activity.

A Texas man faces a federal charge for allegedly transporting 30 kg of cocaine through Florida and may receive 10 years to life in prison if convicted.

The National Weather Service predicts scattered showers and thunderstorms in Tampa, with high humidity and temperatures near 93°F. Chances of rain are 60% today, with unsettled weather continuing through Independence Day.