A Lakeland woman was arrested for leaving four children in a car while she was inside a lounge, leading to additional charges when she kicked a deputy.

A contractor in Hernando County was arrested for unlicensed contracting, his second offense. Officials remind the public to verify contractors' licenses and report unlicensed activity.

Police responded to a fatal shooting in Tampa early Tuesday, with a woman in her mid-30s dying from a gunshot wound. The suspect fled and is being sought by authorities. The incident is under investigation.

Largo residents demand action from officials after creeks overflow and flood homes; despite pleas and frustrations, the city points to homeowner responsibility for property maintenance.

The National Weather Service predicts mixed weather for Tampa with a chance of rain and highs around 82°F today, potentially cooling to the mid-40s by the weekend.

A man died in a single-vehicle crash on Monday morning on North 22nd Street in Tampa, prompting road closures and traffic redirection during the police investigation.

Two killed, three injured in head-on collision in Manatee County, Florida, as an SUV tried to overtake traffic.

A significant house fire in Spring Hill led to a home being destroyed, despite firefighters' efforts. No injuries were reported, and improperly discarded smoking materials may have caused the blaze.

A man died in a head-on crash in Polk City Saturday night after an Orlando man's Mazda struck his Toyota. Charges are pending the ongoing investigation.

Nurse Trenton Duckworth at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is charged with stealing checks and a credit card from a patient.

FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center at the Lee Davis Community Resource Center in Tampa, FL, to aid residents affected by natural disasters in securing federal assistance.

Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for an elderly man, Paul Sargent, missing since December 10 and considered endangered due to his medical condition.

Shell Road in Winter Haven will be closed for a week due to Harmony at Lake Eloise construction, with detours via Eloise Loop Road, Rifle Range Road, and others.