A 12-year-old boy, Jeremiah D. Nelson, was fatally shot in an apparent accident at the James Park Apartments in St. Petersburg, sparking discussions on gun safety.

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.

A man died after his car hit trees in Pasco County on Christmas morning, WFLA reports. He failed to negotiate a turn and crashed around 6:33 a.m. Authorities are investigating.

A fire engulfed a Clearwater home early Tuesday morning, resulting in the hospitalization of two individuals and the death of a dog. Fire crews prevented the fire from spreading to nearby houses. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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.

Hillsborough County extends its state of local emergency due to Hurricane Milton's impact through December 29, as announced by County Administrator Bonnie Wise.

The Bradenton police warn of a rise in thefts of Kias and Hyundais, with 12 stolen and 14 attempts since August, leading to four teen arrests. Vehicle owners are urged to secure their cars.

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 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.

A motorcyclist dressed as Santa Claus evaded Florida Highway Patrol by speeding at 120 mph, prompting a chase involving dangerous weaving through traffic. The pursuit ended with the suspect escaping, and FHP is seeking tips from the public.

A man was hospitalized in critical condition after a car crash in Tampa, with police investigating the cause. The intersection was closed but has since reopened.