The Tampa Police Department is reviewing firearm options due to safety considerations, potentially replacing their Sig Sauer handguns following a strict selection and training process.

Charlotte County officials are introducing Forerunner, an online tool for residents to understand and navigate local flood risks, which will be available from August 1.

The South County Regional Park pool in Punta Gorda reopens on July 25, 2025, with lap swimming at 6:30 a.m. and recreational swimming from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Florida man Lino Mallari Gutierrez receives over 17 years' prison time for his role in a $10.8 million Medicare fraud scheme and is ordered to pay $5.6 million in restitution.

Hernando County schedules a public hearing for a zoning appeal case involving land use rights, encouraging community input and providing accommodations for participants with disabilities.

Hillsborough County conducted a controlled burn at Blackwater Creek Nature Preserve for ecological maintenance, possibly affecting the RED trail access.

The Middle District of Florida charged 154 people with immigration-related offenses, including 146 for illegal reentry, and saw 123 guilty pleas and 96 sentences.

A man in Sarasota faces federal charges for illegal firearm possession and reentry into the U.S., with potential imprisonment for up to 17 years if convicted.

Theron Marquale Mathews from New Port Richey was sentenced to 15 years in prison for intent to distribute fentanyl and possessing firearms for drug trafficking.

A house fire in Plant City resulted in one fatality, with firefighters extinguishing the blaze within six minutes. The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.

Tampa is experiencing a hot week with high temperatures reaching into the mid-90s and scattered thunderstorms, with chances of rain varying throughout the days.

Clearwater residents should expect traffic disruptions around Clearwater High School due to a law enforcement training event causing road closures on July 30th.

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