A 63-year-old man, Kellis Dion Jackson, was sentenced to six years in prison for using a fraudulent Social Security number and stealing government benefits.

The National Weather Service warns of a high risk of rip currents in Tampa through Friday evening, affecting several counties and urging swimmers to take precautions.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested 21 women on prostitution-related charges from 12 massage parlors during a two-day undercover sting in Central Florida.

A 1-year-old boy died after being left in a hot car at a St. Petersburg daycare, with temperatures reaching 91 degrees. Police are investigating the incident.

Stuart James McMillan was arrested in Florida for attacking two women over political disputes near a polling place.

The National Weather Service issued a high rip current risk warning for several Gulf Coast counties in Florida, effective from Thursday through Friday evening.

Hernando County officials and FEMA are hosting a town hall to discuss recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, focusing on property restoration and the "substantial damage" rule for properties in flood areas.

A shooting in Tampa resulted in a man being critically injured. Days later, the suspect, Michael Shaheen, took his own life following a police standoff.

Red Bull Flugtag is coming to Tampa with 80,000 expected spectators, causing road closures and transportation adjustments. Attendees are advised of event restrictions and encouraged to plan travel accordingly.

Tampa resumes water meter readings post-Hurricane Milton, moving back to standard billing as crews navigate debris, with some areas still on estimated billing until full access is restored.

A Tampa police cruiser collided with an SUV while responding to an emergency, leading to minor injuries and road closure. The officer and SUV driver were hospitalized; the crash is under investigation.

A Seminole soccer coach, Joel Avitia, was arrested for alleged lewd behavior with a minor and is under investigation for potential additional victims.

A Tampa police officer was fired after using a chokehold on a suspect, violating department policy and failing to report additional force used during the arrest.