A pedestrian, William Crede, was struck and killed by a car while crossing a Lakeland road on Christmas Eve; the driver, Shakur Dexter, remained at the scene.

The National Weather Service in Tampa forecasts varied weather, including slight rain chances and temperatures peaking at 78°F today, with mostly sunny conditions and highs in the low 80s expected into the weekend.

A boat explosion at Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, resulted in one death and multiple injuries, with one person found deceased by a dive team. Firefighters extinguished the fire, and an investigation is ongoing.

A 12-year-old boy was critically injured in an accidental shooting at St. Petersburg's James Park Apartments. Police are investigating the incident, with few details released about the circumstances.

Tampa's heavy morning fog is expected to lift, leading to an overcast sky that clears later. The NWS predicts comfortable temperatures with a slight chance of rain later in the week.

Tampa Police investigate a shooting on N. Brooks Street after a man in his 30s was found dead with a gunshot wound. The incident is not believed to be random.

Hillsborough County's waste collection schedule changes for Christmas include no services on the holiday and early closure on Dec 24th; county offices will also be closed.

The National Weather Service predicts mild and sunny weather in Tampa, Florida, through Christmas Day, with temperatures around 69-78 degrees and mostly clear skies, offering a serene setting for holiday preparations.

Steven Cozens, a 27-year-old from Bradenton, was sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder for the stabbing death of his girlfriend in a hotel in 2022.

The Internal Audit Department in Tampa released Audit 25-06 on parking data exchange, evaluating how the Parking Division uses data from the FLHSMV to manage city parking.

The article details the weather forecast for Tampa, Florida, predicting sunny days with mild temperatures and mostly clear nights, including a slight chance of showers on Christmas Day.

A 13-year-old student at Azalea Middle School was arrested for having a gun and knife in his backpack. No threats were made, but the incident raises concerns about school safety.

Pinellas County schools to adopt a new $3.8 million panic alert system by 2025, enabling employees to silently alert law enforcement during emergencies using wearable badges.