Hillsborough County suspends trash services due to a storm and extends hours at waste facilities for debris disposal. Residents should not put out waste and use extended-hours sites for specific items.

St. Petersburg officials, including Mayor Welch, are urging immediate evacuation due to Hurricane Milton, which could hit as a Category 3 with dangerous surges.

The Florida Department of Emergency Management provides charter bus services to emergency shelters for Hillsborough County residents during an emergency.

Hernando County extends landfill hours for storm debris disposal ahead of Hurricane Milton, waiving fees and allowing contractors to help residents secure properties.

Hernando County officials have ordered mandatory evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton, particularly for high-risk areas and those in mobile homes, with a public shelter opening at Challenger K-8 that is also pet-friendly.

Ramon Ochoa, a Mexican national, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the U.S. after deportation, consecutive to his current state drug trafficking sentence.

Hurricane Milton threatens Tampa Bay with catastrophic conditions, including 155 mph winds and storm surges up to 15 feet, as per the NWS. Flooding, evacuations, and potential long-term infrastructure damage are anticipated.

Tampa halts waste services due to Hurricane Milton, opens transfer station for debris disposal, and provides dumpsters for storm cleanup. Residents urged to secure items and help vulnerable neighbors.

Tampa Police arrested 26-year-old Tyree Newsome for a September homicide, following a dispute that ended with a 19-year-old dead. Newsome faces charges including First Degree Murder.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins Mayor Castor in Tampa as Hurricane Milton nears, with emergency preparations including a State of Emergency, activated shelters, and mandatory evacuations.

Pinellas County officials have ordered evacuations for medical facilities in zones A, B, and C due to Hurricane Milton, affecting about 6,600 patients.

Tropical Storm Milton prompts the temporary closure of comfort stations in Hillsborough County and Tampa after Saturday, affecting Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Residents needing aid are directed to HCFL.Gov for FEMA resources.

Hillsborough County declares a local emergency due to Tropical Storm Milton, completing preparations to protect residents and potentially secure federal aid.