Hillsborough County, Florida, is hosting a "Great American Backyard Campout" to teach camping skills to novices and enthusiasts at Carrollwood Village Park.

Manatee County announces a free Open House event on April 18th for residents to explore over 30 vehicles, including construction and emergency vehicles, with free food and drinks included.

Tampa Bay residents experience a cold Martin Luther King Day with wind chills around 34 degrees and highs near 60, while a warming trend is expected throughout the week with a slight chance of showers.

The Tampa City Council voted against rezoning the historic Mirasol apartments, thus stopping its conversion into a hotel, with residents unsure of its future.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue's training grounds in Florida were used by Vector Solutions to film new national firefighter training videos, showcasing the department's expertise.

Tampa man Jerell Carr was arrested after a high-speed chase and crash involving six vehicles; drugs were found in his car, leading to multiple trafficking charges.

Court Street in Clearwater will have three westbound lanes closed for two weeks starting Jan. 20 for sewer repairs, with suggested alternate routes to avoid delays.

An 81-year-old woman from Hernando was arrested for trying to hire an undercover officer to commit murder. Her previous legal issue involved animal cruelty charges.

The Charlotte CARE Center is opening as a cold weather shelter due to a forecasted cold snap in Port Charlotte, requiring pre-registration for those in need.

A suspect was arrested in the 2022 homicide of Bryce Green, bringing progress to a four-year-old case, as announced by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Firefighters in St. Petersburg quickly extinguished an attic fire; no injuries reported, cause under investigation.

The Tampa Convention Center is installing a new LED display at its Franklin Street entrance, with some pedestrian adjustments during the construction period from January 19-25.

Hillsborough County opens shelters due to cold, with the National Weather Service predicting temperatures of 40 degrees or lower, factoring in wind chill, on Jan. 18 and 19.