A boy, 9, was hit by an SUV in St. Petersburg, which led to the closure of nearby Roy Hanna Drive South for investigation. His condition is not disclosed.

Curtis Williams has been arrested for the New Year's Day shooting death of Joseph Reese outside Tampa's Tally Ho Bar, facing first-degree murder and firearm charges.

Asiya Roberts-Husband was confirmed as the victim of a fatal drive-by shooting on December 27 in Haines City, where she was targeted with an employer.

A multi-vehicle collision in Tampa resulted in one fatality and several injuries, with the Tampa Police investigating.

Hillsborough County's Head Start program is holding a career fair on Jan. 16 to hire educators, with some on-site job offers. Benefits include paid time off and retirement plans.

A man was arrested for digital voyeurism at Busch Gardens, Tampa, after allegedly recording a minor in a restroom. An off-duty officer detained him; he faces a felony charge.

A fatal multi-vehicle crash near Busch Gardens in Tampa caused traffic closures on McKinley Drive, with ongoing investigations and unconfirmed total casualties.

A 78-year-old Largo man, Jonathan Trumbull McPhee, is charged with first-degree murder after attacking his wife with a sledgehammer on Christmas Day, leading to her death five days later.

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital welcomed the first baby of 2025, Iliana, born to Iris Alfaro-Rodriguez and Arian Cabral, representing the start of Generation Beta.

A Lakeland father faces DUI manslaughter and negligent child abuse charges after a crash killed his daughter and severely burned his son. His blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit.

Tampa Police are increasing patrols for New Year's celebrations and the ReliaQuest Bowl, focusing on DUI prevention and public safety. They will utilize various units and remind the public to avoid celebratory gunfire and stay vigilant.

An FDLE investigation is underway after a Tampa reserve officer shot a man during a traffic duty altercation. The man is hospitalized in critical condition. Both reserve officers are on leave.

An off-duty ATF agent was shot at The Alley at Southshore, a Riverview bowling alley, and is hospitalized; a suspect is in custody with further details pending from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.