Tampa residents experienced fog and mist with low visibility and high humidity. Showers are expected to give way to a mostly cloudy day with temperatures reaching highs of 74 degrees.

The Tampa Police Department expressed appreciation for officers ensuring safety at the festive Santa Fest, which was celebrated by the community with a parade.

Plant City's annual Christmas Parade is tonight, with road closures starting at 3 pm. The Plant City Police Department urges attendees to arrive early and has detailed the parade route for convenience.

Hillsborough County's Healthy Living Program, in collaboration with Feeding Tampa Bay, hosts food pantry events to help residents facing food insecurity during the holidays.

Tampa will honor the Levy brothers with a street naming near Raymond James Stadium, recognizing their roles in bringing professional sports to the city.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Foundation in Tampa is expanding its scholarship program for 2026 and preparing for the MLK Parade and Black-Tie Gala with various performances and a new theme, "Courage is Contagious".

Tampa anticipates traffic disruptions on December 6 due to holiday events like the OnBikes Winter Wonder Ride and the Santa Fest Parade & Tree Lighting, with road closures starting at 6 AM.

Tampa's forecast includes sunny skies and mild temps, with a high near 80 degrees and light winds, shifting to a slight chance of showers over the weekend.

The PSTA voted to reinstate the Tampa Bay ferry service with Hubbard's Marina as the operator, buoyed by a $5 million federal grant and additional local funding, with plans for a year-round service and economic growth.

Hillsborough County promotes small businesses during holidays and will host Local Stories Live to share entrepreneurs' experiences and emphasize community support.

Kate Jackson Center in Tampa has a new, inclusive Anderson Playground featuring a Kompan Giant Dome, following a $550,000 investment to enhance city recreational accessibility.

Tampa Police investigate a fatal altercation between two women on Chestnut Street, where one suffered stab wounds and died, and the other incurred an arm injury. The situation is contained and the investigation is ongoing.

A woman was shot in the leg in St. Petersburg early Monday and is in stable condition; police are investigating the incident with no suspects yet identified.