A woman in Hillsborough County is charged with inciting a riot at a skating rink after her daughter's party was canceled, resulting in over 500 people gathering and causing damage.

Florida man Dontae Burton faces a life sentence if convicted on federal charges of sex trafficking a minor, based on accusations of advertising and profiting from the victim's sexual encounters.

The Tampa City unveils the Heat Resilience Playbook to protect vulnerable communities against rising temperatures, focusing on sustainable measures and immediate relief actions.

A fatal crash in Tampa, involving a DUI suspect, resulted in one woman's death and injuries to others. The suspect, Terrence Jenkins, faces multiple charges.

The National Weather Service forecasts high humidity and thunderstorms for Tampa, with a chance of showers increasing to 60-70% in afternoons, and high temperatures in the low 90s.

North Howard Avenue in Tampa will be closed from July 15 to August 5, 2024, for resurfacing, with detours provided. The effort includes safety features like flashing beacons and a speed limit reduction.

St. Petersburg extends sandbag distribution hours, including second Saturdays, to aid residents' hurricane preparation efforts, with provisions for those unable to fill their own bags.

St. Petersburg community supports "Forward Together, A Youth Crime Prevention Program" as part of the city’s first Innovative Equity Project, winning a public vote to be included in the upcoming city budget.

Polk County Fire Rescue extinguished a two-alarm fire at an old phosphate warehouse in Bartow, with no injuries reported. The fire was under control by 10:13 a.m. with 29 units responding.

Pinellas County increases its Home Repair Program funding to $75,000 as a forgivable loan for eligible homeowners to fix critical elements like roofs and AC systems.

Tampa introduces its first "Heat Resilience Playbook" to protect vulnerable residents from extreme heat by implementing 18 focused measures, in alliance with USF and Resilient Cities Catalyst.

Jorge Giovanni Gonzalez-Lopez pled guilty to smuggling guns from Florida to Colombia and awaits sentencing; he's likely to be deported after serving time.

Eddy Fonseca, a 25-year-old Tampa man and convicted felon, was sentenced to nearly six years for illegal firearm possession.