A sex offender in Polk County attacked a deputy and sparked a manhunt after grabbing the officer's gun. He was found hiding in a lake and faces multiple charges.

A former substitute teacher in Lake Wales was arrested for showing explicit images to students and charged with six counts of showing obscene materials to minors and evidence tampering.

A Tampa man, Adam Scott Robitaille, was arrested for making threats to the Hillsborough County Courthouse on social media, leading to his charge for written threats to kill or do bodily harm.

Mayor Jane Castor will lead a Tampa Bay Buccaneers banner-drop event outside Old City Hall at 11 AM to boost playoff spirit, featuring Bucs COO Brian Ford, alumni, cheerleaders, and a fire engine display.

A dog was fatally shot by another dog owner at Apollo Beach Dog Park after a fight between their pets, with the shooter leaving the scene and no arrests made.

A Hardee County corrections officer was arrested for DUI after crashing into a sign and displaying high levels of impairment with a BAC above Florida's legal limit.

Hillsborough County is opening cold weather shelters due to unseasonably low temperatures forecasted by the National Weather Service, offering protection to the homeless and those with inadequate housing.

An 87-year-old man from Hernando, Florida, died after a medical emergency led to a car fire in Citrus County. His vehicle ignited after crashing into a sign.

A Tampa house fire displaced residents and endangered two dogs, with fire services rescuing one and the other missing. No human injuries were reported.

Firefighters responded to a destructive two-alarm fire that damaged two homes in New Port Richey with no injuries reported; the cause is under investigation.

Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue District seeks a new fire chief after Jeffrey Davidson resigned following allegations of misconduct, including creating a hostile work environment and misusing resources.

The NWS forecast for Tampa, Florida, predicts mild and sunny weather with highs in the 60s and 70s, and cool evenings with lows in the 40s to 50s, with a slight chance of showers on Monday.

Two motorcyclists were hospitalized after a serious accident in Lake Wales, Polk County, with one sustaining significant head injuries. Both were not wearing helmets. The crash is under investigation.