A Clearwater man, Terence Taylor, pleaded guilty to obstructing the IRS from collecting over $800,000 in taxes, using methods like hiding assets and providing false information.

The Hillsborough County's Pet Resource Center is featured in a podcast episode discussing pet adoptions for Valentine's Day and the joys of pet ownership.

An 81-year-old man died after a crash involving his Jeep Cherokee and a commercial truck on State Road 52 near Little Road in Hudson, Florida. The collision is still under investigation.

An off-duty Palm Beach County corrections deputy was fatally shot in a "targeted incident." Despite emergency transport to a hospital, the 39-year-old was pronounced dead. No suspect details have been released.

Tampa Police arrested three suspects for running an illegal gambling operation in the All Stars Domino Club after a yearlong undercover investigation.

The Internal Audit Department released a report on the Tampa Convention Center, emphasizing the importance of the Operations and Security Divisions for event hosting. The audit includes recommendations for enhancing these services.

Christopher Switlyk was convicted of transferring assets to avoid government seizure, with a prior money judgment of over $4 million still owed. He faces up to 10 years in prison, with sentencing set for May 2025.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office warns about a phone scam where a fake "Captain Brian Browne" asks for money to release inmates into a treatment program.

The Eagles won Super Bowl LIX with a 40-22 victory over the Chiefs, as fans enjoyed festivities including a Verizon Wireless fan fest in Tampa with celebrity sightings and team interactions.

The ESOL Community Resource Fair at Countryside High School connected English Learner families with services, attended by 250 people and featuring 65 vendors, with support in multiple languages.

One person died in a house fire in Lutz, which was extinguished by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue within 15 minutes. The cause is under investigation.

A 71-year-old driver hit an 83-year-old pedestrian in a Publix parking lot in Dunedin; the victim suffered life-threatening injuries. Authorities are investigating.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny days with occasional fog and mild temperatures for Tampa, with potential brief showers later in the week.