A woman was stabbed in Tampa and the suspect, Thomas Sapp, jumped off an overpass while evading arrest. Both are now in stable condition, and Sapp is charged with attempted murder.

Edward Hunt III was arrested by the Florida Highway Patrol for an outstanding Georgia murder warrant while walking beside Interstate 4 in Hillsborough County.

A school bus in Sarasota hit debris from Hurricane Milton, with no injuries reported. The accident occurred at 8:33 a.m. and resulted in damaged windows. Cleanup of storm aftermath is highlighted as crucial for safety.

Hillsborough County has launched an emergency permitting process for minor repairs post-Hurricane Milton, with online applications and in-person help at the Frederick B. Karl County Center.

A school crossing guard was struck by a car in Largo and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; the driver, who stayed on scene and showed no impairment signs, was cited.

Alireza Baradaran Rafii from Tampa faces an indictment for naturalization fraud and making false statements about his Iranian military service during his U.S. citizenship process.

A crash in St. Petersburg involving an SUV and a tow truck resulted in two adults dead and a child seriously injured. The incident occurred at 5th Avenue South and 22nd Street South around 5 p.m. Investigations are ongoing.

Florida man Giovanny Aldama Garcia faces felony charges for tying his dog to a pole and abandoning it during Hurricane Milton. The rescued dog, Trooper, is now safe.

West Campbell Road in North Lakeland is closed for two weeks due to the failure of a sanitary sewer lift station after Hurricane Milton, requiring emergency infrastructure repairs.

A pedestrian on an electric scooter was fatally struck by a PSTA bus in St. Pete, spurring safety concerns over the integration of such transport modes.

Withlacoochee River flooding closes part of US-301 in Hernando County, prompting evacuations and an emergency road creation. Emergency services warn of response delays.

Two Hillsborough County waste facilities now offer 24/7 storm debris disposal starting October 15, to help residents with cleanup efforts after recent storms.

Hillsborough County resumes normal operations for offices and facilities on Oct. 15, after Hurricane Milton, despite power outages. Essential services like libraries and community centers reopen with limited services.