Court documents detail former prosecutor Patrick Scruggs' response to a rush-hour traffic incident, including a stabbing, now leading to his legal trial.

Bayshore Blvd in Tampa will close for the Gasparilla Children's Parade on January 17th. The City advises using alternative transportation due to road closures and high pedestrian traffic.

The Charlotte County Commission invites residents to a workshop on January 21, 2025, to discuss local matters including the Bachmann tract, highlighting public engagement in local governance.

Martez Manning, with seven prior felonies, pleaded guilty to illegal gun possession. His sentencing is pending, with a possibility of 15 years to life.

Tampa changes its waste collection schedule in observance of MLK Day, with city offices and the McKay Bay Transfer Station closing. Residential trash service will resume the day after the holiday, and commercial service will be delayed by a day.

Tampa Police will honor Officer Norris Epps, Jr. on the 30th anniversary of his death with a ceremony at the Monument to Fallen Officers on January 16, 2025.

Tracey Nix was convicted of leaving a child in a car causing harm but acquitted of manslaughter after her granddaughter died of hyperthermia in the vehicle.

Charlotte County court clerk offices will be closed on January 20 to honor MLK Jr. Day, yet online services at CharlotteClerk.com will remain available.

Tampa's Department of Solid Waste continues the Bead-Free Bay campaign by providing bead collection sites to recycle Mardi Gras beads and reduce pollution in the bay.

Hillsborough County solid waste facilities resume normal hours after storm debris management, requiring resident IDs and tax bills for waste drop-off.

The Courtney Campbell Causeway pedestrian trail in Clearwater will close for overpass construction until late 2025, affecting local trail connectivity.

St. Petersburg calls for nonprofit applications for Youth Opportunity Grants aiming to enhance college and career readiness for youths aged 3-24 until February 10.

Big Cat Rescue has sold most of its property for $19.5 million and plans to use the funds for wild cat conservation while transforming the land into a residential area.