Bradenton felon Star Stewart is sentenced to over eight years in prison for illegal possession of a firearm and ammo.

Tampa experiences a temperature rollercoaster with a chilly start at 13°F, warming to 34°F. Evening temperatures will drop to the 20s. The week ahead will be partly sunny with temperatures gradually rising and a chance of rain midweek.

Tampa's Yard Waste Program, in partnership with Veransa Group, celebrates its first year, having converted over 20 million pounds of waste into compost, reducing landfill methane emissions and supporting local agriculture.

One suspect in the theft of swans from a Lakeland mobile home park surrendered; his accomplice remains at large. The swans and their eggs were safely returned after being found in Cutler Bay.

A 22-year-old man, Jose Vanegas-Letcher, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after Stanley McSwain Jr. was fatally shot following an argument in Pinellas Park.

Local law enforcement in Dade City is actively investigating a shooting, seeking public help to identify suspects with photos provided on Facebook, and asking anyone with information to contact Detective Richardson.

The Future Career Academy in Hillsborough County partners with local schools and businesses to guide youth towards in-demand careers through hands-on learning experiences.

The Lumineers announced their 2025 global tour with a stop in Tampa on October 8, offering presale tickets on February 18 and general sales on February 21. This tour follows the success of their "Brightside World Tour."

A judge ruled to keep ex-ballerina Ashley Benefield in jail during her manslaughter appeal, denying bond after her conviction for the 2020 shooting of her estranged husband.

Tampa Police arrested three suspects for running an illegal gambling operation in the All Stars Domino Club after a yearlong undercover investigation.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office warns about a phone scam where a fake "Captain Brian Browne" asks for money to release inmates into a treatment program.

The Eagles won Super Bowl LIX with a 40-22 victory over the Chiefs, as fans enjoyed festivities including a Verizon Wireless fan fest in Tampa with celebrity sightings and team interactions.

The NWS forecasts pleasant weather for Tampa with foggy mornings, mild temperatures, and mostly sunny days, with a slight chance of rain later in the week.