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.

An investigation is underway for an officer-involved shooting near Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa; no officers were injured, and there's no ongoing threat.

The NWS forecasts rain and possible thunderstorms in Tampa, with a 70% chance of precipitation on December 29th. Conditions are expected to improve with mostly sunny skies and highs near 77°F in the following days.

In Haines City, a shooting left one woman dead and another injured; the vehicle they were in was targeted. Police are seeking information.

A bystander saved three people from a house fire in Spring Hill by using a garden hose to contain the blaze before firefighters arrived. The fire is believed to be electrical in origin.

A homeowner in Bradenton fired at two intruders, killing one. The incident was captured on video surveillance, and the second suspect was apprehended by police with no threat to the community.

An impaired truck driver crashed into a business in Winter Haven. No injuries were reported. The driver was taken to jail after failing sobriety tests. Local authorities reminded citizens of a free tow service to prevent such incidents.

Two suspects were arrested for a fatal shooting in Homosassa last week; the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.