Uzbek national Dilrabo Obidova was sentenced to time served and will be deported after pleading guilty to immigration and passport fraud; her husband remains a fugitive.

A 16-year-old girl was hospitalized after being accidentally shot in a road rage incident in Hillsborough County, while detectives investigate the case.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office solved a 1995 cold case with help from Othram Labs, identifying the remains of Christopher Mammana using advanced DNA testing.

An Ocala woman was indicted for COVID-19 relief fraud, potentially facing 40 years in prison for wire fraud by submitting false PPP loan applications.

Tampa has set a once-a-week watering restriction to manage water resources and save over a billion gallons compared to biweekly watering. This rule, starting August 2024, responds to a regional deficit in rainfall.

A Del Rio man, Kenneth Jackson, is sentenced to 15 years for firearm possession as a felon, highlighting federal efforts to tackle repeat offenders and gun violence under Project Safe Neighborhoods.

The NWS predicts a stormy week for Tampa with high humidity and temperatures, advising residents to stay hydrated and informed about potential thunderstorms.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opted to have only two quarterbacks, releasing third-string QB John Wolford, who is a Super Bowl champion, during roster cuts.

A 12-year-old girl in Cape Coral safely led four dogs out of her smoke-filled home before school, swiftly contacting authorities who extinguished a fire that originated in the garage.

Two individuals were arrested for illegal harvesting of saw palmetto berries following a tip to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Agriculture Crimes Unit.

Clearwater is experiencing road closures due to a water main break and sewer repairs, causing traffic disruptions. No detours for all closures have been provided.

The New Tampa Performing Arts Center announces its annual Fall Festival, featuring a variety of performances and interactive experiences from September 12-15, such as a free showing of 'Aladdin' and an 'instrument petting zoo.'

Hillsborough County plans its annual 9/11 Remembrance event to honor the 2001 attack victims, featuring ceremonial activities and educational displays for the public.