Tampa's water use restrictions are extended until September 1 due to a significant rainfall shortfall, requiring residents to adhere to once-a-week lawn watering limits.

Edward Sherwood Gustafson was sentenced to over 6 years in federal prison for drug distribution and firearms violations.

A Kissimmee man was sentenced to over 12 years in prison for trying to entice a minor for sexual activities, following an FBI and local law enforcement sting operation.

A Tampa man, Zecki Halum, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute marijuana, facing 5 to 40 years in prison after being a fugitive for nearly 15 years.

There was a boat collision near Tampa leading to a man overboard; officials are searching. The other passenger was hospitalized, and the circumstances are under investigation.

A former Manatee County corrections deputy was charged with aggravated assault for pulling a gun on a man, contradicting his self-defense claim. He resigned after the incident.

A Winter Haven man has been charged with manslaughter after a fatal gun discharge incident, which he initially claimed was an accident while cleaning the gun, despite a lack of cleaning supplies at the scene.

Lithia Springs Conservation Park in Florida is celebrated for its 72-degree natural waters, historical significance dating back over 7,000 years, and a range of amenities like a kayak launch, volleyball courts, and campsites.

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative offers free family-friendly programs in July, including oceanic explorations, crafting, and technology orientations.

Tampa's Healthy Homes Program uses a $1.9 million federal grant to provide critical home repairs for eligible homeowners, improving housing conditions and aiding the local affordable housing initiative.

An Alabama man, Craig Anthony, received a 15.5-year sentence for distributing child sex abuse material, following a guilty plea and an undercover HSI operation.

An Ecuadorian man pleaded guilty to smuggling over 1,700 kilograms of cocaine after his vessel was intercepted by the US Coast Guard. He faces a minimum of 10 years to a maximum life sentence.

Two men were arrested for alleged involvement in a return-fraud scheme causing over $8 million in losses to retailers. They face charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and could receive up to 20 years in prison if convicted.