Deputies from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office rescued a stranded manatee, a scenario contrasting with common false alarms related to mating manatees. The community is hopeful for its recovery.

Dunedin, Florida is offering free compost bins to residents who take an online composting course, aiming to reduce waste and encourage sustainability.

Upcoming sidewalk repairs on Gulf Boulevard will cause intermittent lane closures next week, impacting traffic between Little Court and Shoreview Drive.

Tampa is intensifying efforts to tackle noise issues, collaborating with HMMH for a community meeting to discuss survey findings and plan solutions for urban noise.

A power outage at Clearwater's Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facility caused a sewer overflow impacting local waterways and the environment, prompting cleanup and monitoring efforts.

Charlotte County's intersection at Quesada Ave and Forrest Nelson Blvd is set to receive new traffic lights and undergo underground work, causing lane closures from Aug 25 to Sept 12.

A teacher at Explorer K-8 in Spring Hill was arrested for DUI after crashing his vehicle into the school fence; he was previously arrested for DUI in 2014.

Charlotte County honored first responders at their annual Public Safety Appreciation & Recognition Banquet, awarding medals for bravery and various service distinctions.

River Ridge schools in Pasco County faced a potential threat that led to a controlled campus status, but no weapon was found after an investigation by the Pasco Sheriff's Office.

OnlyFans creator Kylie Leia Perez is indicted for tax evasion, facing charges for falsely filing tax returns and failing to pay $1.6 million in taxes.

Tampa Police are investigating a fatal shooting at Silver Oaks Apartments on Kenneth Ct that left one man dead; another was detained. The incident is believed to be a domestic dispute.

A heat advisory including Tampa and St. Petersburg was issued by the National Weather Service, warning of temperatures up to 109 degrees due to high humidity.

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office requests public help to locate Mailin Gonzalez Hernandez, wanted for violating her drug court program and a burglary charge.