Tampa is facing a weekend of hazardous weather with strong winds, freezing temperatures, and coastal threats prompting multiple advisories, including wind, freeze, and surf warnings. Residents are urged to take precautions.

Joyce Mandley restores headstones in Clearwater Municipal Cemetery, documenting and preserving local history, including notable figures like Dixie M. Hollins Sr. and Nancy Campbell.

A Pinellas County deputy, James Jones, was fired and charged for battery against an inmate, George Miller, following a sheriff's investigation into a November 2025 incident.

Hillsborough County urges residents to prepare for natural hazards during Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week from Feb. 2-6, focusing daily on different dangers like lightning, hurricanes, and wildfires.

Two Hillsborough County Public Schools bus employees were arrested for abusing a 10-year-old student with Autism and ADHD, as revealed by bus video footage.

U.S. 41 will have lane closures between Enterprise Drive and Harbor Boulevard for tree replanting, causing traffic disruptions during specified times in early February.

Charlotte County Parks begin shade structure replacements on Feb 2, 2026, affecting local parks until the end of March, with temporary closures for construction safety.

Pinellas County opens cold night shelters for the homeless during sub-40-degree temperatures, providing free PSTA rides, meals, and pet-friendly options.

Pinellas County is launching a new online reservation system for parks on March 2, 2026, with the current system offline from Feb 21 to March 1 for data transfer.

Hillsborough County extends its emergency burn ban due to persistent wildfire risks, including a ban on fireworks and open fires, while allowing exceptions for BBQ grills and certain agricultural burns.

The NWS forecast for Tampa, FL, predicts sunny and cool weather transitioning into February, with increasing clouds and a chance of showers over the weekend.

Pinellas County is seeking applications for four citizen appointments to the Unincorporated Seminole Sports Association, with a March 25, 2026 deadline.

Boundary Boulevard in Charlotte County has reopened to local traffic, but detour signs remain, indicating ongoing construction. Drivers are advised to be cautious. Contact Chad Ray for more information.