The new Gateway South Shelter in Manatee County, designed for women facing addiction and homelessness, has opened, providing accommodations and support services.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office clarified that license plate frames are legal, but obscuring the plate is not, with harsher penalties for violations after October 1, 2025.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is searching for missing nonagenarians John and Eudoxie Perry, last seen leaving their home in a 2010 Nissan Maxima without their cell phone.

Tampa's city offices will close Dec 24-25, with changed trash schedules and Christmas tree disposal starting Jan 2; trees must be cut into 4-ft pieces, decor-free.

Charlotte County warns of intermittent lane closures on Midway Boulevard due to fiber installation by Blue Streak Telecommunications, with advised caution for commuters.

The City of Tampa's Construction Activity Compliance Team has been actively inspecting and addressing illegal construction, conducting over 3,200 complaint inspections to enforce proper permitting and ensure safety.

The Hillsborough County team, including the Marine Safety Manager, conducted marine operations to maintain ecosystem integrity and safety. They highlighted this via social media and suggested boat ramp passes as holiday gifts.

The Plant City Police Department won third place at the Sheriff Chad Chronister's Sporting Clay Shoot at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, supported by city officials and the local foundation.

The NWS in Tampa forecasts mild, sunny weather with highs near 80 degrees, light wind, and partly cloudy nights for the coming days, including Christmas.

A Lakeland tax preparer, George Tucker, Jr., was sentenced to over 7 years in prison for preparing 316 fraudulent tax returns, causing $15 million in IRS losses.

Dunedin, Florida's City Commission meeting saw holiday parade winners announced, an Eagle Scout honored, a historic site designated, infrastructure projects approved, and community facilities upgraded.

The Sun City Center Emergency Squad was honored by Hillsborough County Commissioners for its service, and Chief Mike Bardell accepted the award. They provide emergency responses and health training.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is searching for Babjat Masoud, who was last seen in Wesley Chapel on December 17 and might be driving a gray 2018 Kia Optima.