A lightning strike caused a fire at a Clearwater mobile home, but no injuries were reported, thanks to the evacuation of residents and the response of the Clearwater Fire & Rescue.

WWE superstar Titus O'Neil hosted the 8th annual Back-to-School Bash at Raymond James Stadium, distributing over 15,000 backpacks and offering health services.

Manatee County invites local citizens to join its Metropolitan Planning Organization's Citizen Advisory Committee for input on regional transportation planning.

Pasco County, Florida, recognizes community servants in the pretrial, probation, and parole supervision system, including Michele of the Misdemeanor Probation Team, during a week-long celebration.

The South County Regional Park pool in Punta Gorda reopens on July 25, 2025, with lap swimming at 6:30 a.m. and recreational swimming from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Hernando County schedules a public hearing for a zoning appeal case involving land use rights, encouraging community input and providing accommodations for participants with disabilities.

Clearwater experienced two sewage spills due to lift station malfunctions, spilling 1,600 and 4,500 gallons respectively. Cleanup and notifications followed.

Charlotte County is closing the Hillsborough Boulevard and Bamboo Drive intersection for water main installation from July 28 to August 11; detours will be in place.

Tampa Water Department offers a rebate program encouraging residents to upgrade their irrigation systems, aiming to reduce water waste and utility bills.

Hillsborough County is under a heat advisory for the third day, with temperatures reaching a heat index of 110 degrees. Residents are advised to stay cool, hydrate, and check on vulnerable individuals. Public facilities are open as cooling centers.

Tampa prepares for traffic due to METROCON, an anime convention at the Tampa Convention Center from July 25-27, 2025, with increased congestion expected.

Darin Farrow was arrested for allegedly burglarizing a Habitat for Humanity construction site and stealing tools and cabinets worth $3,780. He was apprehended after a detective spotted him biking nearby.

Tampa police investigate a Sunday shooting on N. Whittier Street after a man suffers life-threatening injuries; ShotSpotter alerted them to gunfire, with a response finding the victim and bullet-riddled vehicles.