Venezuelan national Jose Valero-Colina was arrested in Davenport for a hit-and-run, with charges exacerbated by his illegal U.S. residency. He admitted to the crash and faces multiple citations, while ICE placed a detainer for his immigration status.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office seeks public help in identifying a theft suspect who stole items from a Trinity store on January 13. He is a Black male with long dreads, seen in Champion attire, and drove away in a black SUV.

Hillsborough County opens cold weather shelters on Feb. 2 due to low temperatures, urging residents to use family and friends first due to limited shelter capacity.

The Tampa Police Department is set to swear in new full-time and reserve officers in a ceremony, emphasizing diversity and community engagement in their ranks.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is seeking help to find missing 16-year-old Lanasia Taylor, last seen on January 31 in Land O' Lakes, wearing a pink hoodie and carrying a black backpack.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and the HCSO Aviation Unit containing a brush fire near Ruskin, protecting homes with over 2,000 gallons of water drops.

A shooting in Tampa is under investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office after a man was found shot on February 2, 2026; he died at the hospital.

Tampa Fire Rescue acknowledged the Emergency Operations Center's role in ensuring public safety during the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates, thanking all agencies involved for their work behind the scenes.

The City of Tampa renews its eBike Voucher Program for 2026, offering discounts to residents based on income, with applications open from February 13-27.

The southbound lane of the Tom Adams Bridge will be closed from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Feb 2nd for emergency waterline repairs, causing possible traffic delays.

Marcelino Gillen-Hernandez is charged with arson, burglary, and criminal mischief in Wahneta, Polk County, after confessing to setting fires and breaking store windows. An ICE hold has been placed on him.

Omar Sotero-Vera, an unauthorized resident from Mexico, was arrested in Polk City for DUI, leaving a crash scene, and driving without a license. He fled post-crash but was located by a drone. ICE placed a detainer due to his immigration status.

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay issues a Freeze Warning and a Cold Weather Advisory due to temperatures dropping to 25 degrees, with additional High Rip Current Risk alerts for coastal areas.