Florida man Giovanny Aldama Garcia faces felony charges for tying his dog to a pole and abandoning it during Hurricane Milton. The rescued dog, Trooper, is now safe.

West Campbell Road in North Lakeland is closed for two weeks due to the failure of a sanitary sewer lift station after Hurricane Milton, requiring emergency infrastructure repairs.

A pedestrian on an electric scooter was fatally struck by a PSTA bus in St. Pete, spurring safety concerns over the integration of such transport modes.

Withlacoochee River flooding closes part of US-301 in Hernando County, prompting evacuations and an emergency road creation. Emergency services warn of response delays.

Two Hillsborough County waste facilities now offer 24/7 storm debris disposal starting October 15, to help residents with cleanup efforts after recent storms.

Hillsborough County resumes normal operations for offices and facilities on Oct. 15, after Hurricane Milton, despite power outages. Essential services like libraries and community centers reopen with limited services.

Tampa Police are investigating a death after a body was found in the Hillsborough River near Rowlett Park, with no signs of foul play initially reported.

Hillsborough County extends its local state of emergency due to Hurricane Helene's approach, allowing for swift public safety actions and federal expense reimbursements.

Hillsborough County launches the first Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to help hurricane-affected residents with recovery services at the Town ‘N Country Regional Public Library.

Hillsborough County residents affected by Hurricane Milton can now apply for assistance through FEMA, which provides various aid programs to help with recovery.

Amid Hurricane Milton, a crane fell in St. Petersburg, prompting Governor DeSantis to discuss construction regulation. There were no injuries, and the Tampa Bay Times continues operations remotely. Debate ensues over state regulation of crane safety.

Hillsborough County is requesting residents report Hurricane Milton damage via an online form, noting it's not a substitute for FEMA or insurance claims.

Julio Deleon from Texas pled guilty to drug distribution and could face 5 to 40 years in prison after being caught with cocaine during a traffic stop.