Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources reopens select parks post-Hurricane cleanups, while urging visitors to mind closed trails and ongoing debris removal.

Hillsborough County Commissioners voted to allocate $60 million for debris relief following Hurricane Milton, with an expectation of FEMA reimbursement.

Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota County is set to partially reopen after hurricane-induced closures, with local business owners and residents expressing relief.

Christina Lynn Morris admitted to wire fraud, facing 20 years in prison for embezzling over $290,000 from a university and a charity, with a $293,202 forfeiture agreed upon.

Lido Beach in Sarasota remains closed due to damages from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with ongoing efforts to repair and ensure safety for future visitors.

Tampa Police will join the Ybor City community on October 29th, 2024, in "Ybor Night Out," marking one year since a tragic local shooting, with a candlelight vigil and an evening of unity against violence.

Hernando County invites residents to Special Masters Hearings on local code violations in November, highlighting transparency and inclusivity in government proceedings.

USF basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died at 43 due to complications during a medical procedure, leaving behind a legacy of success including a historic season.

Tampa residents can expect a serene morning at 67°F, warming to 86°F, with mostly sunny skies today. Temperatures will drop to 65°F tonight under partially cloudy skies, with the calm continuing over the weekend with mid-80s and clear conditions.

Hillsborough County Public Schools extends class times and changes early release days to make up for instructional time lost to hurricane disruptions.

The family of Otis Adams Jr. has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Boar's Head and Publix, claiming Adams died from listeriosis after consuming their products.

The US Coast Guard Cutter Resolute seized $115 million in drugs and captured five suspected smugglers after a 38-day Caribbean deployment. They also rescued 180 Haitian migrants.

The deadline to apply for a vacancy on Pinellas County's EMS Advisory Council as the District 3 Citizen Representative has been extended to Nov. 7, 2024.