An instructional assistant at the Achieve Center in New Port Richey faces charges for felony child abuse and witness tampering involving an 8-year-old.

Hillsborough County Extension Service offers a one-day program for landscapers and arborists focusing on hurricane preparedness and addressing urban landscape challenges.

Sydney Washer Road in Dover will be closed from Jan 29 to Jan 31 for railroad crossing repairs, with detours provided and officials urging patience and safety.

During a Florida traffic stop, two puppies and over 237 grams of marijuana were seized from Xavier Benitez, who was charged with drug possession and trafficking.

A third suspect in a Bradenton home invasion was arrested in Colorado while trying to escape to Mexico after his accomplice was killed by the homeowner.

A 26-year-old woman died after her vehicle struck an abandoned car on I-275. Her Kia flipped over; the reasons for the crash are under FHP investigation.

A man in Pinellas Park was injured when his truck overturned on I-275 due to wet road conditions. He was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Traffic was impacted but resumed after the scene was cleared.

Prescribed Fire Fest at Edward Medard Conservation Park offers interactive wildland firefighting and land management activities.

Tampa Bay law enforcement is searching for an armed suspect responsible for robbing several gas stations and has released surveillance footage to seek public assistance.

A Dense Fog Advisory was issued in Tampa Bay, with visibility under one mile and a warning for drivers to be cautious. Also, a High Rip Current Risk is in effect and there is a cooling trend with chances of rain.

A second arrest was made by HCSO in the shooting involving an off-duty ATF agent, with Tia Heyward facing multiple charges including accessory to attempted premeditated murder.

The NWS Tampa forecasts a mix of weather for the week, with increasing clouds and a high of 66 degrees today, and varying conditions including potential showers and thunderstorms towards the weekend.

Gary Anthony Andrews was sentenced to over 17 years for trafficking methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine after pleading guilty. He was caught with drugs and firearms, and was a key supplier in Tampa.