Honduran national Juan Ariel Molina-Salles pleaded guilty to identity theft and related fraud charges after a fatal accident involving a Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputy. He faces at least 2 years in prison.

Phillip Michael Valeriani from Plant City was convicted on drug and illegal weapons charges, facing up to 75 years in prison, with evidence of importing devices to make automatic weapons and possession of drugs and firearms.

Tampa’s Chief Financial Officer Dennis R. Rogero, Jr. has been named to the Florida League of Cities’ Finance and Taxation Committee for 2025-2026, bringing his municipal finance expertise to statewide policy discussions.

Kristian Beall was arrested for DUI after driving the wrong way on I-4. Tampa Police and Florida Highway Patrol stopped her after a pursuit, using a PIT maneuver. She failed sobriety tests with high BrAC levels.

Tampa's Enterprise GIS Database is experiencing technical issues affecting city operations and users city-wide, with efforts underway to resolve the problem.

The Tampa area is set for a week with possible showers and thunderstorms, sunny days, and highs near 91 degrees, following a pattern of warm days and rainy evenings.

A Tampa man was indicted for producing and possessing CSAM, with the potential for an 80-year prison sentence and the forfeiture of related equipment.

Demolition begins at Tampa's Robles Park Village to make way for an $800M redevelopment, including the historic Zion Cemetery's restoration and 2,000 housing units.

Tickets for the first outdoor NHL game in Florida, featuring the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium, go on sale this Thursday.

Charlotte County warns of scam emails impersonating official communications and advises verifying emails and not clicking links or downloading attachments.

Englewood's Tringali Park Recreation Center is hosting a fall festival on Sept. 27 with activities for all ages.

The Rotonda Circle bridge over Oakland Hills Creek is set for repairs from September 15 to October 20, causing detours and potential delays for local motorists.

Charlotte County advises of lane closures on Peachland Boulevard for underground power work by Irby Construction, affecting commutes until October 3rd.