Orient Park News Today

Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office took to the water on Wednesday to arrest a man wanted on burglary and theft charges.

It was a big day on Monday in Tampa, Florida, as city leaders, including Mayor Jane Castor, were sworn into office during a ceremony.

Homebuyers moving into Brisbane’s floodplain suburbs do not have the local knowledge to make decisions on how to prepare for future problems, victims of past disasters say.

The price of living in paradise means dealing with floodwaters from time to time. But newly released research is showing that this problem is projected to get worse. ABC Action News reporter Rochelle Alleyne breaks down the issue and searches for solutions.

So-called fatburgs are causing major sewage backups in parts of Tampa. Officials are warning residents not to pour grease down drains, and not to flush any type of wipes -- even the "flushable" ones -- to prevent more wastewater spills from happening.