Tampa Bay honors residents for water-efficient landscapes amid drought and launches a new Florida-Friendly Landscaping program to encourage sustainable practices.

Tampa Fire Rescue hosted college students from the Tampa Bay Chamber Leadership Tampa Collegiate Leadership Class, providing them with interactive experiences and tours to educate them about public safety roles and emergency response operations.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office advises potential recruits on the importance of physical fitness and conversational skills through a Facebook post and podcast series.

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office warns against romance scams on Valentine's Day, advising public caution to prevent financial and emotional exploitation.

Pasco County firefighters and the Florida Forest Service contained a 50-acre wildfire in Dade City, with ongoing monitoring for hotspots and an emergency burn ban in effect.

HCFR extinguished a patio fire at a Spring Hill home, caused by cooking, with no injuries. The fire was contained, demonstrating efficient emergency response.

After a shooting and rising complaints, St. Pete councilmembers moved to speed a response in Jordan Park, asking police and housing partners to coordinate patrols and youth programs.

The National Weather Service predicts a sunny Valentine’s Day with a high of 81 degrees in Tampa, but evening may turn cloudy with potential fog after midnight.

Traffic advisory for intermittent lane closures on Peachland Boulevard between Harbor Boulevard and Kensington Street from February 16-20 due to underground power line installation.

Glen Booth Jr. was sentenced to 18 years for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl, following a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office investigation.

Yumsem Eats is moving from Fletcher Avenue to a Bruce B Downs storefront near USF, according to plan-review filings and the chain’s website. The company lists the new unit as "coming soon."

Pinellas County residents remain under a boil water notice, affecting daily activities like drinking and cooking. Safety measures, including boiling tap water or using bottled water, continue as water quality tests proceed.

Volunteers are quitting the Florida State Guard after reports of misused aircraft, questionable purchases and alleged retaliation, prompting calls for oversight.