U.S. Army Engineers have finally ended the prolonged task of draining Lake Bonny after 41 days post-Hurricane Milton, with residents now facing recovery challenges.

Sheriff Chad Chronister withdrew from consideration as Trump's DEA head, following initial praise and support, due to a commitment to his local duties.

A dump truck driver died in a fiery crash with a train in Ruskin, sparking small brush fires; no hazardous materials were involved. Firefighters contained the blaze swiftly. An investigation is underway.

Ex-ballerina Ashley Benefield was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the manslaughter of her husband, with the defense citing self-defense and the prosecution arguing it was premeditated.

A woman fired a shot into the air during an altercation in a Tampa AMC theater parking lot, causing minor injuries from the ensuing chaos but no gunshot wounds.

A man and his dog died in a fire in the Holiday community, Pasco County, while another occupant escaped. The blaze, ruled accidental by the Fire Marshal, occurred early Monday morning.

Hillsborough County announces a public meeting to discuss upcoming wastewater infrastructure improvements in the South County area, with opportunities for residents to engage online as well.

FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center in Hillsborough County is relocating from Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library to the Ruskin Code Enforcement Building.

A 16-year-old named Andre Zakanya James was arrested for attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery after a Tampa shooting injured another teen.

A man named Lamar Hood was arrested after leading a high-speed chase in the wrong direction on I-75 in Hillsborough County, evading deputies before being apprehended.

Hillsborough County firefighters extinguished a fire at a Valrico apartment complex; no injuries reported. A separate Tampa house fire resulted in one critical injury; both causes are under investigation.

Lakeland Police are seeking a Range Rover driver after a hit-and-run that killed a 67-year-old pedestrian. The public is urged to provide any helpful information.

A St. Petersburg man, Eric L. Lemon, has been sentenced to over 21 years in prison for drug trafficking including methamphetamine and cocaine. The case was part of a larger OCDETF operation.