The Tampa Police reported that missing 15-year-old Adelana Olafemi was found safe and will be reunited with his family. He went missing on Christmas night.

The Tampa Police Department is probing an in-custody death that occurred on December 26 after a man's condition worsened following his detainment under the Baker Act.

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.

Two women were rescued after a 50-foot fall at a Florida golf course on Christmas, with adverse weather conditions necessitating a ground-based, low-angle rescue operation aided by golf carts.

A 78-year-old man, Jonathan McPhee, was arrested for attempting to kill his wife and himself on Christmas in Largo. Both were critically wounded and hospitalized.

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.