St. Petersburg Fire Rescue's Annual Block Party will be held at Walter Fuller Park, featuring fire & rescue vehicle displays, demonstrations, and kid-friendly activities.

St. Petersburg's "Positive Beginnings with POPS" program, featuring police engagement in preschools, aims to build early trust between kids and law enforcement.

Charlotte County invites residents to a water facility tour on Oct. 16 to learn about water supply and treatment processes. Registration is required and space is limited.

Scheduled paving on Oct. 14 will close Panama Boulevard from CR 775 to Ferry Landing from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., with advised detours due to expected congestion.

Expect detours on Marathon Boulevard between Treadway Road and Pinedale Drive from Oct. 14 to 16 as crews replace a key road pipe. Work runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, so plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

Charlotte County is set to receive FEMA grants for a new 30,768 sq. ft. safe room to shelter 1,282 people during disasters, with a public comment period open for environmental considerations.

An underground tunnel between retention ponds, not a sinkhole, caused the closure of Intermodal Drive in Winter Haven. The road remains shut as experts assess the situation.

Victoria Lynn Morley was killed in a hit-and-run incident on Dartmoor Street North in St. Petersburg; police seek information and have released video footage.

Reflecting on the year since hurricanes hit Tampa, officials highlight the city's recovery and infrastructure challenges, with Mayor Castor affirming the city's resilience and determination for future preparedness.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office warns of a rise in electric motorcycles illegally used on sidewalks, stressing the importance of recognizing the difference from e-bikes for safety.

Crashes and a truck fire on Tampa's Howard Frankland Bridge caused significant traffic delays, with officials advising commuters to expect extended travel times.

A boy, 10, in Clearwater suffered second-degree burns after starting a fire with a hot plate and was flown to a hospital. Firefighters contained the blaze to one room, and officials are investigating the incident.

Charlotte County announced a road closure at Dorchester Street and Iliade Avenue due to stormwater pipe replacement from October 13-16 with daily disruptions.