A crash in St. Petersburg involving an SUV and a tow truck resulted in two adults dead and a child seriously injured. The incident occurred at 5th Avenue South and 22nd Street South around 5 p.m. Investigations are ongoing.

Hillsborough County opens drive-through PODs in collaboration with the National Guard, providing essential supplies to residents affected by hurricanes, operational from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., excluding a restocking hour at noon.

Hillsborough County resumes trash and recycling collections after a storm and asks for residents' patience due to potential delays. Regular pickups will resume, and storm debris clearing continues with extended hours at collection centers.

Over 500 residents were rescued from a flooded apartment complex in Clearwater following Hurricane Milton. First responders conducted a massive operation with no significant injuries reported.

The Tampa Police Memorial Run is postponed due to Hurricane Milton, with a new date to be announced later. The event honors fallen officers and supports the Tampa Police Museum and related charitable causes.

Pinellas County has opened two more emergency shelters due to worsening storm conditions, providing refuge for residents facing mandatory evacuations.

Hillsborough County suspends trash services due to a storm and extends hours at waste facilities for debris disposal. Residents should not put out waste and use extended-hours sites for specific items.

Tampa Police arrested 26-year-old Tyree Newsome for a September homicide, following a dispute that ended with a 19-year-old dead. Newsome faces charges including First Degree Murder.

Governor DeSantis declares a state of emergency for 35 Florida counties in anticipation of Tropical Storm Milton's expected escalation to hurricane strength.

Tampa shuts down parks and halts programs ahead of Tropical Storm Milton, as the city prioritizes debris cleanup from Hurricane Helene and undertakes pre-emptive safety measures.

Tampa’s weather will see sun and storms, with high temperatures and humidity. Rain chances increase on Sunday, persisting through midweek with scattered showers and thunderstorms.

Comedian Bert Kreischer is hosting BERT AID, a benefit show at Ruth Eckerd Hall for Hurricane Helene victims, with proceeds going to Metropolitan Ministries.

Lanoris Parker was arrested in Polk County, FL, for severe animal cruelty after authorities found dead and mistreated dogs on his properties.