Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office joined forces with Tampa Police and Florida Highway Patrol for a holiday DUI prevention operation, as announced by Sheriff Chad Chronister.

A man was fatally shot outside the Tally Ho Bar in Tampa on New Year’s Day. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating; the shooter is at large, and the community is shaken.

A man shot at a bus after a dispute at a Florida assisted living facility and was arrested by Hernando County deputies. The firearm was later found hidden in a bathroom.

Tampa's garbage collection for New Year 2025 will not affect residential service as they don't operate on Wednesdays; commercial service will resume after a one-day delay.

Emily Nikole Shirey, a missing endangered adult from Hernando County, has been found safe by law enforcement, with thanks extended to the community for their helpful tips.

Bay Area faces dense fog with visibility below one mile prompting a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 AM. Conditions are expected to clear later, with mild temperatures around 78 degrees. The NWS advises careful driving due to poor visibility.

Hillsborough deputy Mark Verkest was arrested for a domestic violence incident at a Mulberry home. Sheriff Chronister commented on the high standards expected of deputies. Verkest is now on unpaid leave.

Tampa residents are set to enjoy fair weather as the year ends, with mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures, with only a scattered chance of showers and thunderstorms before the new year.

The Tampa Police reported that missing 15-year-old Adelana Olafemi was found safe and will be reunited with his family. He went missing on Christmas night.

Polk County Parks and Recreation Department sets new camping rules for 2025, including a 14-day stay limit, a 28-day gap before return, a 100-day annual cap, adult-only reservations, and a ban on certain vehicles.

St. Petersburg celebrated the graduation of 12 cadets from the Mayor's Future Ready Academy, a program aimed at equipping youth with employment skills.

A 12-year-old boy, Jeremiah D. Nelson, was fatally shot in an apparent accident at the James Park Apartments in St. Petersburg, sparking discussions on gun safety.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office reports a non-fatal shooting over an alleged vehicle theft in Crystal Springs, Pasco County, with no ongoing community risk.