A woman and two babies were found safe in Pasco County after being reported missing, with law enforcement and the community having collaborated in the search.

Pinellas County Government offices will close at noon on Dec. 24 and all day on Dec. 25 to observe Christmas, affecting various administrative functions.

Two men were caught in Florida for tampering with gift cards as part of a nationwide scam, resulting in zero balances upon activation for unsuspecting buyers.

A Lakeland man, Awny Abdel Malek Basta, was charged with lewd and lascivious touch on a 16-year-old girl at a Chick-fil-A, confirmed by surveillance footage.

The DOH-Hillsborough warns of high concentrations of red tide in Tampa Bay, advising against swimming and harvesting local seafood due to health risks. Residents with chronic lung conditions and pet owners are urged to take precautions.

Tampa's Solid Waste Department has finished clearing storm debris from hurricanes Helene and Milton before Christmas, with over 1.3 million cubic yards removed.

The Florida Highway Patrol and local agencies conducted a large-scale traffic safety operation on US-19, resulting in 488 citations and arrests to combat unsafe driving.

Tampa has modified its garbage collection schedule for the Christmas and New Year's holidays, accommodating residential and commercial customers with only minor changes.

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.