Hillsborough deputies arrested a convicted felon after probation officers found a gun; detectives later seized conversion devices, firearms and pounds of cannabis in Dover.

Photos show deputies training on new body cameras and the sheriff’s office says the devices will be used beginning the next shift. The move follows months of debate over costs and transparency.

The Bernie McCabe Second DCA courthouse opened in downtown St. Petersburg — a $59M, three‑story building with a single high‑tech courtroom and suites for 15 judges.

Pasco deputies cleared River Ridge Middle and High School after a weapon report was called a hoax; students were briefly sheltered and classes resumed under increased security.

Hillsborough County offers free groceries and a health fair, featuring food, screenings, and activities, at the Plant City Community Resource Center through their Healthy Living Program.

Pasco deputies served a search warrant in Holiday's Lullaby Drive area and arrested five adults after seizing cocaine, methamphetamine and oxycodone.

The Florida Cabinet will consider conveying 22 acres of Hillsborough College land to the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a proposed 113‑acre stadium district at the Dale Mabry campus.

Patchy morning fog will give way to sunny, warm afternoons with highs near 81°F. A cold front Sunday could bring showers and a sharp cooldown into next week.

Charlotte County introduces speed enforcement cameras in school zones to improve student safety, with warnings starting February 27, 2026, and $100 fines from April 1 for speeding violations.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is searching for Marissa Morton, a missing 15-year-old last seen in Holiday on February 17, and is seeking public assistance.

A 22-year-old Brandon driver was arrested Tuesday after a Jan. 24 three-vehicle crash on U.S. 301 that left one passenger dead and others injured.

Deputies removed 43 animals from Hess Haven in Floral City after finding dead pets and filthy conditions. Owner Jordyn Hess faces felony and misdemeanor animal-cruelty charges.

Patchy morning fog through the weekend with sunny afternoons near 80°F; a cold front Sunday could bring showers and a sharp cool-down early next week.