Tampa Water Department will temporarily switch from chloramine to chlorine disinfection from June 9-30, affecting taste and odor for some neighborhoods.

Two Tampa residents were arrested for cocaine and meth distribution, with formal charges dating from February to March 2025. They face a mandatory minimum of 10 years to life if convicted.

A driver's claim of having an explosive led to the closure of southbound Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. The unresponsive driver was later taken into custody, with no injuries reported. Traffic has since reopened.

Tampa's South Howard Flood Relief Project causes division among locals over potential disruptions, despite the city's aim to resolve long-standing flooding issues with new drainage systems.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez faces racketeering charges linked to an illegal gambling operation and has been suspended by Governor Ron DeSantis.

The National Weather Service predicts mostly sunny skies with isolated showers, thunderstorms, and high heat index in Tampa; evening will be mostly clear, and the weekend will be similar, with a slightly increased chance of rain early next week.

Tampa Police and Rise Tampa host a kids' fishing clinic with over 100 participants expected, aiming to teach fishing skills and strengthen community bonds.

Georgia Rusciano, 80, reported missing from Seminole, has been safely found. The resolution has ended the Silver Alert issued due to her medical and memory issues.

Hillsborough County is installing AEDs in county parks in partnership with the American Heart Association. A worker at a Davenport site died, leading to the arrest of Angel Bautista Martinez, who may face higher charges due to his immigration status.

Octavio Nogueira Pessoa was sentenced to 40 years for producing and possessing child sexual abuse material, with a subsequent lifetime of supervised release.

A non-verbal child believed to have autism was found in Davenport and safely returned to his family thanks to the police's urgent social media appeal and community response.

Charlotte County has scheduled a week of public government meetings, including County Commission, Zoning Appeals, and advisory boards on street, drainage, and marine issues.

Charlotte County seeks volunteers for advisory roles on sales tax spending, transportation for the disadvantaged, and environmental issues, with applications due July 14 for a vote on August 4, 2025.