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.

Hillsborough County extends the state of local emergency due to Hurricane Helene's impact, allowing continued disaster management efforts and federal funding for recovery.

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative offers a variety of holiday resources such as tech gadgets, digital content, recording studios, and activities like cooking and games, aiming to enhance seasonal enjoyment and learning.

The City of Sarasota announced holiday schedules for facilities and services, including closures for City Hall, uninterrupted trash collection, regular Bay Runner transit hours, and modified hours for recreational and cultural venues.

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.