Two Hillsborough County Public Schools bus employees were arrested for abusing a 10-year-old student with Autism and ADHD, as revealed by bus video footage.

U.S. 41 will have lane closures between Enterprise Drive and Harbor Boulevard for tree replanting, causing traffic disruptions during specified times in early February.

Charlotte County Parks begin shade structure replacements on Feb 2, 2026, affecting local parks until the end of March, with temporary closures for construction safety.

Pinellas County opens cold night shelters for the homeless during sub-40-degree temperatures, providing free PSTA rides, meals, and pet-friendly options.

Pinellas County is launching a new online reservation system for parks on March 2, 2026, with the current system offline from Feb 21 to March 1 for data transfer.

Hillsborough County extends its emergency burn ban due to persistent wildfire risks, including a ban on fireworks and open fires, while allowing exceptions for BBQ grills and certain agricultural burns.

The NWS forecast for Tampa, FL, predicts sunny and cool weather transitioning into February, with increasing clouds and a chance of showers over the weekend.

Pinellas County is seeking applications for four citizen appointments to the Unincorporated Seminole Sports Association, with a March 25, 2026 deadline.

Boundary Boulevard in Charlotte County has reopened to local traffic, but detour signs remain, indicating ongoing construction. Drivers are advised to be cautious. Contact Chad Ray for more information.

Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative offers a variety of free family programs in February, such as book discussions, stargazing, and STEAM learning activities.

An Eagle Lake man was arrested on multiple counts of child pornography and drug-related charges after detectives acted on a tip, finding suspected abuse images linked to his Google account.

Traffic may be delayed on West Tarpon Blvd in Charlotte County due to new fiber optic installation by Bluestreak Fiber, with intermittent lane closures from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 29.

Bissett Community Park's playground will close from February 9 to 23, 2026, for the installation of new shade structures. Other park areas will remain open.