Tampa International Airport introduces TSA's "Families on the Fly" program, offering dedicated security lanes for families with children to streamline the screening process.

Charlotte County reminds residents of local government office closures for Labor Day, with online services and utilities running as usual. Some parks and pools will be open for recreation.

Tampa's economy is thriving, ranking #2 among mid-sized U.S. cities for growth, with a 43% GDP increase and a 38% rise in resident income since 2019. New business applications surged by 71%.

The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies and possible showers in Tampa, with varying rain chances and temperatures near 91°F. Winds will be calm, turning southwest in the afternoon.

Ex-USF football coach Jim Leavitt faces charges after allegedly striking his former girlfriend and stealing handbags in St. Petersburg. Bail was set at $6,000.

Pinellas deputies say Charles Reid Jr., 54, fatally shot his girlfriend, Sarah Bulat, 42, before turning the gun on himself. Suicide notes were found at the scene.

Convicted felon Christopher Newman was arrested in Tampa by Hillsborough County deputies for trying to sell firearms, following surveillance and a brief pursuit.

Charlotte County Community Development Department changes operational hours, now open 7:30 a.m. Tuesday-Friday starting Sept. 2, 2025, in response to community feedback.

A planned water service interruption will affect Gulf Cove residents on September 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., after which a boil advisory will be in place.

Deputies arrested Quaze Lavarn Simmons for attempted murder after he deliberately hit a 74-year-old man with his vehicle, leaving the victim critically injured.

A Michigan fugitive, Daniel Ray Partee, was arrested in Tampa for a 2023 homicide after being on the run, thanks to a citizen's tip-off and police collaboration.

Amilia Burton was named the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Employee of the Month for her crucial work on the MCSO Fingerprint Unit’s transition to a new management system.

Florida's FDOT orders removal of street murals in Tampa Bay area, risking infrastructure funding and sparking debate over art and politics in public spaces.