The National Weather Service predicts sunny weather and rising temperatures for Tampa, Florida, with clear nights and consistent northeast winds throughout the week.

Alireza Baradaran Rafii from Tampa faces an indictment for naturalization fraud and making false statements about his Iranian military service during his U.S. citizenship process.

Shawandra Nichols won a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery with a scratch-off ticket purchased at a Clearwater Walmart, choosing a $640,000 lump sum payout.

TECO has restored power to 97% of customers in Tampa Bay after Hurricane Milton, using over 6,000 workers to replace infrastructure and continues working on complex outages.

Tampa is tackling the clean-up of hurricane debris with expanded Solid Waste Department efforts, aiming for a 90-day completion despite strained resources and competition for hauling services.

Tampa offers a free day camp for children due to school closures. 'School’s Out, Camp’s In' provides activities and meals, aiding families during this period.

Hillsborough and Pinellas County schools reopen after Hurricane Milton with precautionary measures, delayed academic schedules, and community efforts to restore normalcy.

A crash in St. Petersburg involving an SUV and a tow truck resulted in two adults dead and a child seriously injured. The incident occurred at 5th Avenue South and 22nd Street South around 5 p.m. Investigations are ongoing.

Florida man Giovanny Aldama Garcia faces felony charges for tying his dog to a pole and abandoning it during Hurricane Milton. The rescued dog, Trooper, is now safe.

The NWS forecasts a sunny day in Tampa with a high of 76 degrees, northeast winds, and gusts up to 21 mph, cooling to 54 degrees at night. Stable, warm weather is expected throughout the week.

The dog park at Simmers-Young Park in Winter Haven is closed due to hurricane debris; other park areas, like soccer fields and playgrounds, remain open.

West Campbell Road in North Lakeland is closed for two weeks due to the failure of a sanitary sewer lift station after Hurricane Milton, requiring emergency infrastructure repairs.

The Tampa Police Department and city officials thank officers from partner agencies across Florida for their assistance during Hurricane Milton recovery efforts.