Authorities search for 15-year-old Matthew Friday from Tampa, last seen in Temple Terrace, with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement issuing a missing child alert.

A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd in Tampa, leading to road closures for investigation. The victim died at the hospital. Traffic is disrupted.

Hillsborough County deputies fatally shot a knife-wielding man threatening a woman; the incident followed a neighborly dispute and attempts to calm the man failed.

Abbye Feeley has been confirmed by the City of Tampa as the new Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity after serving as the interim administrator since July 2024.

Mike Evans is nominated for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, highlighting his charitable work alongside his successful football career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

A man in St. Petersburg shot an 18-year-old attempting to carjack his vehicle outside Crafty Crab restaurant; the suspect is hospitalized and will face charges.

A teenager, Jahmir Moore, was arrested in Tampa for the murder of 14-year-old Jevario Buie, with evidence including surveillance footage and social media messages.

Authorities in St. Petersburg are investigating after a 72-year-old man's body was found in a lake near Renaissance Vinoy Golf Resort; cause of death yet to be determined.

The article describes a week of pleasant winter weather in Tampa, FL, with sunny days, mild temperatures, and light breezes forecasted, and minimal rain chances by the following Tuesday.

A man in Citrus County was arrested for fatally shooting his dog with a crossbow, prompting animal cruelty charges. Despite attempts to save it, the dog died from its injuries.

A dispute over a car in Spring Hill, Florida, leads to a murder-suicide involving two brothers, with the shooter confessing to the 911 operator before taking his own life.

Tampa celebrates the fifth anniversary of its Shop Small campaign, promoting local businesses for the holiday season and providing them with free exposure via an online directory and social media.

The article describes Tampa's current pleasant weather, with sunny skies and temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 70s, and clear nights with lows around the 40s to 50s.