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FLORIDA — Reports of snowflakes falling across west-central Florida early this morning are drawing attention as a rare Arctic air mass continues to surge deep into the peninsula, producing conditions almost never observed in the region. Snowflake Reports Centered Around Tampa Bay and Gulf Coast Communities. Weather...

Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has released reports highlighting wasteful spending in several counties. According to 10 Tampa Bay News, the reports cite excessive spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and environmental efforts. Hillsborough, Manatee, and Pinellas...

The Tampa Bay area will continue to see real estate growth throughout 2026, but at a slower rate than previous years as developers face new economic challenges, a new survey says. The American Institute of Architects’ Tampa Bay chapter surveys member architects in the region each year for its annual...

Several areas, including Lakeland, St. Petersburg, and Brooksville, broke their record lows Sunday morning with wake-up temperatures in the 20s and 30s across the Tampa Bay area. Sunday stays cold all day long with highs in the low to upper 40s, around 47 degrees in downtown Tampa. Factor in a strong breeze, with...

LAKELAND, Fla. — As colder temperatures roll into the region this weekend, one organization is working to protect Polk County’s most vulnerable residents. If you ask Michael Carrano, keeping warm is a necessity — not a luxury. “We think it’s important we show empathy and compassion toward...

TAMPA, FLORIDA — An exceptionally cold Arctic air mass moving into Florida is creating a rare and historic setup that could allow snowflakes to fall in the Tampa metro area early Sunday morning, something that happens only once or twice in a century. Forecast guidance now suggests someone in the Tampa area is likely...

While most 11-year-olds are still discovering their hobbies, Ava Silva has already found her calling inside the competitive world of dog showing. The Lakeland native is quickly emerging as a promising young handler in Junior Showmanship, fueled by discipline, emotional intuition with animals, and an ambitious dream:...

FLORIDA — A 61-year-old man from Zephyrhills was killed early Saturday morning after his car became trapped beneath a semi-truck during a deadly underride crash in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the fatal collision occurred around 5:45 a.m. on Deen Still Road, leaving...

Florida usually conjures images of palm trees and flip-flops, but the Tampa Bay area is currently looking more like a scene from the Great Lakes. A massive arctic blast has slammed into the region, triggering a rare string of extreme cold warnings and freeze alerts that aren’t going away anytime soon. Early Sunday...

A man was arrested in Central Florida for impersonating law enforcement. The post Man Arrested in Central Florida for Impersonating Law Enforcement appeared first on West Orlando News .