Mayor Jane Castor will lead a Tampa Bay Buccaneers banner-drop event outside Old City Hall at 11 AM to boost playoff spirit, featuring Bucs COO Brian Ford, alumni, cheerleaders, and a fire engine display.

January events at the Tampa Convention Center include the FMEA conference, a Veterans Job Fair, a women's leadership luncheon with Brooke Shields, and the Gasparilla Pirate Festival activities.

Tampa forecast includes a warm-up with sunny skies after a chilly start, with temperatures reaching into the 60s and a chance of showers and thunderstorms by Friday night into the weekend.

Steven Mark Berlinger was arrested in Florida for not complying with sex offender registration laws, including not reporting a new email and vehicle ownership.

A prescribed burn is being conducted at the Alafia River Corridor Nature Preserve for ecological maintenance, with trails remaining open to the public.

Cold night shelters open in Pinellas County on Jan. 7 to provide the homeless with warm beds and meals due to temperatures dropping below 40 degrees. Free bus rides are offered to the shelters.

The Hillsborough County Extension Service offers webinars on managing credit card debt, tax updates, free tax software, and health insurance for early retirees.

A dog was fatally shot by another dog owner at Apollo Beach Dog Park after a fight between their pets, with the shooter leaving the scene and no arrests made.

A Hardee County corrections officer was arrested for DUI after crashing into a sign and displaying high levels of impairment with a BAC above Florida's legal limit.

Tampa Police found a body in the waters off Chapin St. and are investigating the unidentified male's cause of death, pending a Medical Examiner's report.

The National Weather Service in Tampa warns of high rip current risks along several coastal areas, urging caution among beachgoers until Wednesday morning due to dangerous conditions.

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck began its 2025 U.S. tour in Brandon and Tampa in January, celebrating its 10th and the brand's 50th anniversaries with exclusive merchandise and treats.

Hillsborough County extends the state of local emergency due to Hurricane Helene through January 13 to facilitate resource deployment and seek federal reimbursement.