A motorcyclist died and her 9-year-old passenger was injured in a Pinellas Park crash after their motorcycle hit a pickup truck making a left turn. The driver, Enerildo Lopez Rojas, faces DUI charges.

Edward Hunt III was arrested by the Florida Highway Patrol for an outstanding Georgia murder warrant while walking beside Interstate 4 in Hillsborough County.

Hillsborough County opens a new debris drop-off site and introduces an online map to track post-hurricane cleanup, requiring ID and property tax bill for use.

Hillsborough County opens a Business Recovery Center with SBA aid for entrepreneurs impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, offering disaster loans and consultations.

Hillsborough County has launched an emergency permitting process for minor repairs post-Hurricane Milton, with online applications and in-person help at the Frederick B. Karl County Center.

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.