Tampa enjoys clear winter skies with mild temperatures, while the NWS predicts more sun ahead with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms come Monday. Conditions are forecasted to remain pleasant through the week.

The County Information Center is closing after assisting with over 35,000 calls and 11,000 chats post-hurricanes Helene and Milton, with future inquiries directed to Pinellas County's departments and online resources.

William Edward Ricks, 72, is charged with DUI manslaughter after a fatal crash with a motorcyclist in Pasco County.

Minnesota faces high radon levels, with a 70% incidence in tested Polk County homes. Free test kits are available to combat this invisible lung cancer risk.

A 72-year-old man was fatally struck by a Mazda CX-9 while crossing Ulmerton Road in Pinellas County, as investigations by the Florida Highway Patrol continue.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is campaigning against celebratory gunfire, emphasizing the public safety risks it poses. Sheriff Al Nienhuis advocates for safe alternatives to this tradition during holidays.

An ATF agent may face irreversible paralysis after intervening in a fight outside a Florida bowling alley, resulting in him being shot in the neck. The suspected shooter was later arrested.

Hillsborough County extended its state of local emergency through January 6 due to Hurricane Helene, allowing continued disaster response and recovery efforts.

A man was injured when his truck was hit by an impaired driver and crashed into a tree on Waters Avenue. The at-fault driver, Howard Cruz Denis, was arrested and charged with DUI with serious bodily injury.

The Tampa Police shared a video of a Reserve Officer-involved shooting where Jaquan James Thomas was critically wounded; no gun was found, and an investigation is ongoing.

A St. Petersburg family's dog prevented the attempted kidnapping of their 3-year-old by barking at the assailant, enabling a nearby person to intervene. The suspect was arrested and faces charges.

Megan Lynn Mileskiewicz was arrested in Spring Hill for stabbing her boyfriend's dog and resisting arrest. The dog survived with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on the verge of a playoff berth after defeating the Carolina Panthers, with Baker Mayfield's standout performance and a boosted running game propelling them towards an NFC South title.