Tampa seeks to make emergency once-a-week watering restrictions permanent due to drought, despite high city water usage. Mayor Castor advocates conservation as the city council vote approaches.

Otis Kitchen II, principal of Town and County Elementary School, was arrested for DUI and fleeing after nearly hitting a deputy's car and exhibiting erratic driving. His blood alcohol level was .142.

The Tampa area weather forecast anticipates typical summer patterns; expect daily scattered showers, potential thunderstorms, high temperatures in the mid-90s, and a heat index surpassing 100 degrees.

Law enforcement in Polk County arrested ten individuals, including eight minors, at a disruptive Lakeland house party, involving drug-related charges and a fugitive warrant.

A 14-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder after a fatal shooting in St. Petersburg; his father faces multiple charges relating to weapons and drugs.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office swore in 13 new deputies during a ceremony hosted by Sheriff Bob Gualtieri at their Largo administration building.

The St. Petersburg Police are investigating a fatal crash that killed a 20-year-old, seeking to identify the driver of a blue Toyota Corolla involved in the accident.

NWS Tampa forecasts showers and thunderstorms for the area, with hot temperatures and high humidity, and varying chances of precipitation throughout the week.

A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after a shooting in St. Petersburg. Police are investigating and seeking public assistance for leads. No arrests or suspect descriptions have been released.

The RNC held a training in Tampa to educate volunteers on poll watching, aiming to deploy 100,000 nationwide, amid criticisms of undermining election confidence.

Tampa Police arrested Dontarvis Singleton, 36, for a fatal shooting in North Tampa, facing charges including first-degree murder and firearm possession.

A fire at Turtle Creek Apartments in Hillsborough County displaced nine families, injured one person, killed a dog, and damaged 12 units. The cause is under investigation.

A detention cadet in Hillsborough County was arrested on charges involving child pornography and sexual activity with an animal, following an NCMEC alert and police investigation.