Tampa's Homeowner Disaster Assistance Program pre-application period closes Sunday, with aid offered for mortgage, insurance, and repair costs to disaster-affected residents. Nearly 2,000 households have shown interest.

A man died after being shot in Tarpon Springs; police called it an isolated incident with no ongoing threat. His identity is withheld pending kin notification. The investigation continues.

Pinellas Park invites residents to a public hearing on community development needs and updates on goals, set for April 8th, to discuss improvements and the CDBG program's role.

A Missing Child Alert has been issued by the FDLE for a 14-year-old girl last seen in Bradenton, possibly traveling to Texas with Marlen Daniela Cordona-Barahona.

A Polk County sting operation led to the arrest of a store clerk for illegally selling tobacco to a minor during an initiative named Operation Pop-Top.

Two teenagers were shot and injured in South St. Petersburg; no arrests have been made, with police seeking community assistance in the investigation.

Hillsborough County invites students to enter their Waste Reduction and Recycling Art Contest, open until November 30, 2025, to promote environmental awareness.

Harborview Road will see intermittent lane closures from Whidden Blvd to Janice Ave on April 1-2, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Drivers should plan for detours and delays.

Victor Lamar Orr was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession after pleading guilty. His arrest followed multiple police chases involving reckless driving and evidence recovery.

FEMA specialists offer free advice at Port Charlotte Home Depot to help residents reinforce their homes against future storms.

Two men were arrested in Lakeland for multiple crimes, including burglary and theft, after a witness tipped off deputies, who found incriminating items the suspects discarded.

A Red Flag Warning for high fire danger is in effect for parts of Florida due to dry, windy conditions. Residents should be cautious and avoid outdoor burning.

A Manatee County woman, pregnant and with toddlers, escaped her alleged abuser, who assaulted them and is now charged after sending photos of the beaten children to her.