Tampa Water Department successfully trials ultrasonic buoys to control algae in the Hillsborough River Reservoir, reducing chemical use and protecting water quality.

A Weeki Wachee man must surrender all his dogs and faces charges over alleged abuses; he is banned from owning animals and has entered pleas for misdemeanors.

Gasparilla Road in Charlotte County will have northbound lane closures for guardrail repair from April 30 to May 2.

Charlotte County Community Development offices will close on April 23 for a countywide event; plan reviews and inspections continue, but no in-person services or calls.

Charlotte County's sea turtle nesting season begins May 1, with locals and tourists urged to respect the marked nesting sites and minimize disturbances to safeguard the hatchlings.

A Palm Harbor man, Christopher Frazier, was arrested on child pornography charges, including possession and transmission, by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Human remains found in Trilby, FL; Pasco Sheriff's Office investigating with limited details released. Community concerned as identity of deceased kept confidential.

A DUI suspect was arrested for crashing into a Manatee County Sheriff's deputy's car, showing signs of impairment and having a BAC nearly three times the legal limit.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are preparing to face the Florida Panthers in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, aiming for their fourth championship title.

The NWS forecasts sunny weather in Tampa, with high temperatures in the low 90s and light winds. No significant rain is expected in the next several days.

The NCAA Women's Final Four in Tampa donated 1.2 tons of goods to local schools and left a lasting community impact through fan festivals, literacy programs, and environmental efforts.

Hillsborough County firefighters controlled a three-alarm fire at an auto salvage yard in Riverview after hours of effort, with no injuries reported, though the cause remains unknown.

Dr. Stephen Feig, a Sarasota physician, was arrested for sexual battery, with police suspecting more victims and encouraging public assistance in the investigation.