The final phase of the Fair Oaks Recreation Complex overhaul marks a significant step in East Tampa's revitalization, with a new 33,000 square foot complex soon to offer diverse facilities.

Tampa Police arrested a 59-year-old suspect, Louis Jules, for a fatal shooting on El Portal Drive that left two dead. The arrest occurred within eight hours of the incident.

Charlotte County's Achilles Street will be closed for pipe installation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 7 and 8 between Burlingame and Fitzpatrick Avenues.

Hillsborough County's UF/IFAS Extension earns its first ArbNet accreditation for their 1.5 acre educational arboretum focusing on environmental stewardship.

Tampa's forecast includes mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies, high 80s to 90 degrees, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms and easterly winds.

Lane closure on Midway Blvd between Eagle St and Green St is scheduled for Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for asphalt repairs, per Charlotte County Public Works.

Centennial Park pool in Charlotte County will be closed on October 4 for the “Fit For Life” Senior Games and will reopen to the public at 1 p.m. Contact Leah Williams for more information.

Tampa Police seek help identifying a suspect in the theft of a distinctive silver 1996 Honda Civic with green pinstripes and a sunflower sticker, stolen from N. Arlington Ave on September 24.

Katherine Ariens Dog Park in Charlotte County reopens on October 4th with improvements, including a new picnic shelter and fresh sod, offering enhanced recreational space for dogs and owners.

The Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park pool in Englewood will close on Oct. 4 for a swim meet, reopening at 2 p.m. Contact Katelyn Crockett for more details.

Tampa Police announced the line-of-duty death of Detective Joe Nance after a vehicle assault. He was the first black officer in the department to die on duty.

Tampa encourages residents to reduce waste and avoid single-use plastics through a playful 'Mean Girls'-themed social media campaign, promoting the use of reusables and proper recycling practices.

Tampa's "Malfunction Junction" will experience closures during the weekend due to FDOT work on a new exit ramp, with detours starting midnight Saturday and ending early Monday.