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.

Pinellas County announces a flood prevention initiative with self-serve sandbag events at John Chesnut Sr. Park and Walsingham Park on June 13-14 to combat future hurricane flooding.

St. Augustine business owner Jack Dymond Leach has been indicted on charges relating to child sexual abuse material, with potential sentences ranging from 15 to 30 years if convicted.

A Mexican national with a history of deportations, Fredy Herrera-Castro, has been indicted on charges of illegal re-entry into the U.S. and could face up to 10 years in prison.

A woman died and a man was injured in a stabbing at Tampa's Country Run Park; a dispute escalated into violence. The HCSO is investigating the incident.

Tampa is set to experience a hot and humid week, with temperatures reaching up to 92 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered thunderstorms forecasted by the National Weather Service.

The Tampa PD hosted a free fishing clinic to build community relations, supported by the Yerrid Foundation and Rise Tampa. Kids fished with donated rods, fostering community bonds.

A man was killed by a CSX train in Tampa; police are investigating the incident which prompted road closures but have not yet released the man's identity.

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance in locating missing 15-year-old Taylor Crawford, last seen June 5th, urging any information be reported to authorities.