Hillsborough County voters approved a school tax referendum, securing an estimated $177 million annually for local education and raising teacher and staff salaries.

Tampa police searched for an armed individual near ZooTampa, causing W. Sligh Ave to close. No suspect was found, and roads were shut into late afternoon.

Andrea Rubiano pleaded guilty to sending threatening messages to Palestinian Americans and lying to a federal agent. She faces up to 10 years in prison.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor joins Sidewalk Stompers at Adum K-8 for a rescheduled National Walk/Bike to School Day on Nov 6th, after hurricanes delayed the event.

A 13-year-old girl was shot on a school bus in St. Petersburg; she was the only one with a gun among 20 students. Her condition is stable. Police are investigating how she got the gun.

A woman was arrested after using pepper spray on foster parents and taking her biological children without permission in Florida. She was captured in Georgia, kids safe.

The National Weather Service in Tampa forecasts increased afternoon showers and thunderstorms with breezy conditions, followed by mostly cloudy evenings and persistent chances of rain through the week.

Mexican national Antonino Resendiz Badillo pled guilty to aggravated identity theft and awaits sentencing. He misused personal information to bypass the E-Verify system.

John Lewis from Sarasota was sentenced to nine years for possessing a firearm as a felon after a high-speed chase and crash. He must forfeit a pistol and ammunition.

24-year-old Michael Aldana is charged with first-degree murder after fatally stabbing 19-year-old Arnold Guiterrez in Tampa.

Orlando City and Inter Miami are set to play at Raymond James Stadium on Feb 14, 2025. The match will feature Lionel Messi and is expected to sell out. Ticket presales start on Nov 12.

Tampa Solid Waste Department will maintain regular garbage and recycling pickups on Veterans Day, though yard waste collection will be paused for hurricane debris cleanup. The McKay Bay facility will be closed.

A passenger was killed after being ejected and run over by an ATV in Pasco County. The driver, Ford K. Perkins, was arrested for DUI manslaughter and leaving the scene.