The New Tampa Performing Arts Center's season began with over 3,000 attendees at its Arts Festival, featuring a variety of performances and interactive activities.

Charlotte County's Midway Bridge will have lane closures for rehabilitation from Oct. 13 to Feb. 10, weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drivers should expect delays and plan accordingly.

The NWS Tampa forecast predicts sunny skies, high near 90°F today, and a chance of showers tonight. The weekend looks mostly clear with highs in the mid-80s.

Charlotte County Tax Collector offices will close on Oct. 13, 2025, for staff training and development, but online services and kiosks remain available.

A man in Pinellas Park was shot by police after attacking an officer with a knife during an eviction dispute. Negotiations failed, leading to a fatal confrontation. An investigation is ongoing.

Tampa adds a second paving machine, promising smoother roads and increased cost-efficiency in road refurbishing, with a total of 275 lane-miles paved under Mayor Castor.

FDOT reopened lanes at the Downtown Tampa Interchange ahead of schedule after installing girders for a new exit ramp, easing traffic from weekend events.

A fatal crash on I-75 in Tampa, a deadly bicycle accident near the Interstate, and an entrance ramp closure on Fowler Avenue mark a series of traffic incidents.

A mobile home in Floral City was destroyed by an electrical fire caused by a laptop; CCFR stresses the importance of fire safety and offers smoke alarm assistance.

Tampa announces CERT Basic Training to equip residents with emergency response skills, starting October 29, aiming to improve community resilience to disasters.

Charlotte County's Achilles Street will be closed for pipe installation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 7 and 8 between Burlingame and Fitzpatrick Avenues.

Tampa Police seek help identifying a suspect in the theft of a distinctive silver 1996 Honda Civic with green pinstripes and a sunflower sticker, stolen from N. Arlington Ave on September 24.

Katherine Ariens Dog Park in Charlotte County reopens on October 4th with improvements, including a new picnic shelter and fresh sod, offering enhanced recreational space for dogs and owners.