Tampa halts waste services due to Hurricane Milton, opens transfer station for debris disposal, and provides dumpsters for storm cleanup. Residents urged to secure items and help vulnerable neighbors.

Tampa Police arrested 26-year-old Tyree Newsome for a September homicide, following a dispute that ended with a 19-year-old dead. Newsome faces charges including First Degree Murder.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins Mayor Castor in Tampa as Hurricane Milton nears, with emergency preparations including a State of Emergency, activated shelters, and mandatory evacuations.

Pinellas County officials have ordered evacuations for medical facilities in zones A, B, and C due to Hurricane Milton, affecting about 6,600 patients.

Tropical Storm Milton prompts the temporary closure of comfort stations in Hillsborough County and Tampa after Saturday, affecting Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Residents needing aid are directed to HCFL.Gov for FEMA resources.

Hillsborough County declares a local emergency due to Tropical Storm Milton, completing preparations to protect residents and potentially secure federal aid.

Hillsborough County offers a free, 24-hour debris disposal service at the Resource Recovery Facility for Hurricane Milton cleanup, excluding hazardous waste and household garbage.

Hillsborough County sets up three sandbag sites to prepare for Tropical Storm Milton, operating Sunday and Monday with a limit of 10 sandbags per vehicle.

Governor DeSantis declares a state of emergency for 35 Florida counties in anticipation of Tropical Storm Milton's expected escalation to hurricane strength.

Tampa shuts down parks and halts programs ahead of Tropical Storm Milton, as the city prioritizes debris cleanup from Hurricane Helene and undertakes pre-emptive safety measures.

Russell Rippey was charged after holding two women hostage using an AR-15 style rifle in Pinellas Park, Florida. The SWAT team resolved the situation safely.

Tampa offers free Uber vouchers for rides to comfort stations after Hurricane Helene, covering up to $25 for four rides (two round trips) until October 25, 2024.

Tampa’s weather will see sun and storms, with high temperatures and humidity. Rain chances increase on Sunday, persisting through midweek with scattered showers and thunderstorms.