Detectives arrested 50 people during a four-month undercover operation called 'Operation Bad Builder,' the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said. Officials said the sweep targeted unlicensed contractors exploiting homeowners rebuilding after hurricanes and urged residents to verify licenses and report fraud. Now here is Chloe with the forecast. Sunny in Tampa, high near 82, low around 61, northeast winds near 10 miles per hour with gusts to 21. Now let us check in with Devon. Cotanchobee Park hosts the 10th Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, October 24 at 4 o'clock in the afternoon; the free event includes a costume contest and a Movie in the Park showing of Ghostbusters. And if you are heading out Saturday, the Tampa Bay History Center hosts A Night at the Museum with timed entry beginning at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Tickets are required.
Stories and sources
- Operation Bad Builder Arrests [NEWS] — mysuncoast.com
https://mysuncoast.com/2026/10/22/hillsborough-deputies-arrest-50-unlicensed-contractors-operation-bad-builder/ - Tampa Forecast: Sunny, High Eighty-Two [NEWS] — weather.gov
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=27.9505&lon=-82.4572 - Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat Returns [EVENT] — tampa.gov
https://tampa.gov/events/riverwalk-trick-or-treat/195066 - A Night at the Museum [EVENT] — tampa.gov
https://tampa.gov/events/15th-annual-night-museum/196191
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- “And if you are heading out Saturday, the Tampa Bay History Center hosts A Night at the Museum with timed entry beginning…” — grounded in “For 15 years, A Night at the Museum has brought the community together for a family-friendly Halloween celebration at th…” tampa.gov
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