Pinellas County approved a $125.7 million beach nourishment project, funded by hotel tax and state grants, due to lack of federal funds and some residents' refusal to sign easements.

The NWS Tampa forecasts a mix of sun, clouds, and chances for showers and thunderstorms with high temperatures nearing the mid-90s for Tampa approaching the weekend.

Prescribed burns are planned at Blackwater Creek and Cockroach Bay Nature Preserves by Hillsborough Conservation & Environmental Lands Management, impacting local trails. For details, contact their office or Todd Pratt.

Tyler Kuhn of Port Charlotte faces federal charges for producing and sharing child sexual abuse material with a maximum 50-year prison sentence if convicted.

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms for Tampa, Florida, with high temperatures and varying rain chances over the next days.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating missing 17-year-old Jasmine Parrish, last seen in Lutz, potentially traveling in a silver Mazda3.

Kenilworth Boulevard in Charlotte County will be closed from Atwater to Tillman Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow for roadwork; detour signs will be posted.

Charlotte County residents are invited to a County Commission meeting on June 19, 2025, to discuss government affairs, including financial and infrastructural planning, at the Administration Center in Port Charlotte.

Pinellas County announced office closures on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth, excluding offices like the Clerk of Court and courts of the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Essential services remain open.

The Tampa region is forecasted to experience a mix of sun and storms, with high temperatures and chances of showers and thunderstorms over the coming days.

A 9-year-old girl is recovering from a severe shark bite injury in Florida, with her hand being reattached after a shark nearly severed it while snorkeling. She was aided by quick-acting bystanders and underwent a 6-hour reconstructive surgery.

Weedon Island Preserve hosts a tactile discovery event for visually impaired children, featuring activities like seine-netting and interacting with artifacts, supported by a grant to enhance accessibility and education.

Tampa City Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson has passed away due to natural causes, leaving a legacy of dedication to education, equity, and community service.