Florida lawmakers ended Gov. DeSantis' special session abruptly and began their own, with a new agenda including immigration laws shifting enforcement authority from the governor to the Agricultural Commissioner.

Tampa mobilizes a major clean-up effort following the Gasparilla Parade, with city departments and volunteers including Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful working to remove trash and recycle beads to protect the environment.

U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces 46 indictments for firearms and violent crimes in Florida, highlighting success of Project Safe Neighborhoods.

A man from Broward County, Willie F. Murray Jr., was sentenced to over five years in prison for fraudulent COVID-19 relief claims through his company.

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.

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.

Pirates are set to carry out a playful parade in downtown Tampa, demanding a meeting with Mayor Jane Castor. It's part of the 2024 Gasparilla Pirate Fest traditions.

Hillsborough County extended its local state of emergency due to Hurricane Milton; County Administrator Bonnie Wise acted to facilitate ongoing recovery and resource mobilization.

A major power outage affected about 6,000 customers in downtown St. Petersburg; Duke Energy worked overnight to restore service. The cause remains unknown.

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is citing financial hardship caused by hurricanes and low attendance for furloughing staff and cutting leadership salaries.

Prescribed Fire Fest combines education and fun activities to showcase how fire is used in land conservation on January 25 at Edward Medard Conservation Park.

Hillsborough County designated January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month and discussed infrastructure growth, stormwater system improvements, and plans for Bethune Park.

The Charlotte County Commission invites residents to a workshop on January 21, 2025, to discuss local matters including the Bachmann tract, highlighting public engagement in local governance.