A former Polk County substitute teacher, Chase Crabb, was arrested for sending sexual content to a Haines City High School student and soliciting nudes.

A man preparing a monument was critically injured by a DUI driver, Michael Aoun, who lost control of his minivan in St. Petersburg, facing serious charges.

A 13-year-old girl sustained non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in Pasco County; the driver failed to stop for a school bus with its signal lights activated.

The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for Tampa Bay, Florida, with wind chills as low as 30 expected. Residents are advised to dress warmly and protect pets, plants, and pipes.

Scott Trebatoski received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Florida Animal Protection and Advocacy Association, honored at the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners ceremony.

Branchton Park's $10M renovation in Hillsborough County offers a playground, splash pad, sports courts, and a dog park, aiming to become a local recreation hub.

St. Petersburg's Annual Raptor Fest returns to Boyd Hill Nature Preserve on February 1st with live demonstrations, interactive activities, and options to financially support raptors.

An 11-year-old girl was hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a car in Brooksville while walking on an unpaved road after getting off a school bus.

AltPress reports that Nine Inch Nails will start their "Peel It Back Tour" this summer, with a performance at Tampa's Amalie Arena in September. Tickets go on sale soon.

Charlotte County announces the Lucky to Love You Pirates and Pearls ball for families on February 15, 2025, with costumes encouraged for an evening of festivities.

The City of Tampa has announced an expansion of the Green Spine Cycle Track, including new bike lanes and parking spaces, with completion expected by summer 2025. The project aims to promote safer, healthier transportation.

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay issued a Cold Weather Advisory due to very cold wind chills and a Rip Current Statement signaling a high risk for dangerous currents along the coast.

A Honduran national was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for his role in a $14 million fraud scheme against the IRS and a workers’ compensation insurance company.