Tampa forecast includes a warm-up with sunny skies after a chilly start, with temperatures reaching into the 60s and a chance of showers and thunderstorms by Friday night into the weekend.

Steven Mark Berlinger was arrested in Florida for not complying with sex offender registration laws, including not reporting a new email and vehicle ownership.

A prescribed burn is being conducted at the Alafia River Corridor Nature Preserve for ecological maintenance, with trails remaining open to the public.

Cold night shelters open in Pinellas County on Jan. 7 to provide the homeless with warm beds and meals due to temperatures dropping below 40 degrees. Free bus rides are offered to the shelters.

The Rays demand Tropicana Field's repair by 2026 due to Hurricane Milton's damage, refocusing on the city's obligations after an initial openness to a settlement.

A car crash in Pinellas Park left one dead and two injured after a Nissan Versa hit a tree. Impairment or speeding are not suspected. The investigation is ongoing.

The National Weather Service in Tampa, FL warns of a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high rip current risk through Wednesday morning for several counties.

Hillsborough and Pinellas County Sheriffs arrested Curtis Williams for a New Year's Day shooting, showcasing inter-agency cooperation in law enforcement.

Charles Teal was arrested for the fatal shooting of Deon Bell outside Kings Meat Market in St. Petersburg, facing second-degree murder and firearms charges.

A Wahneta man was arrested for attempting an armed carjacking. The suspect, Erasuro Mascorro Jr., threatened a contractor with a gun but was apprehended by K9 after a chase.

Valrico intersection at Bloomingdale Ave. and Pearson Rd. will be closed on Jan 3rd from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for underground utilities installation. Detours are in place, and weather may affect the schedule. Contact Hillsborough County for more info.

Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs and Vita Vea make 2025 Pro Bowl Games roster; Baker Mayfield is an alternate despite a standout performance. The event features skills challenges and flag football.

A fatal head-on collision caused by a suspected drunk driver on US-41 resulted in one death and several injuries after a wrong-way crash on New Year's Day.