A man was fatally shot outside the Tally Ho Bar in Tampa on New Year’s Day. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating; the shooter is at large, and the community is shaken.

During a New Year's Eve event in Tampa, a security guard was shot while working. The Tampa Police Department is investigating the incident, with further details to come.

Hillsborough County extends its state of local emergency to January 5, 2025, in response to Hurricane Milton, allowing for swift action and federal aid.

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

A man shot at a bus after a dispute at a Florida assisted living facility and was arrested by Hernando County deputies. The firearm was later found hidden in a bathroom.

Two men were arrested after a non-fatal shooting at a Zephyrhills drive-thru, with charges including carrying a concealed firearm and tampering with evidence.

A Lakeland father faces DUI manslaughter and negligent child abuse charges after a crash killed his daughter and severely burned his son. His blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit.

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a father and his three children from a disabled personal watercraft near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa Bay. No injuries were reported.

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.

Jervin Romero allegedly shot his ex's new boyfriend in Haines City; he also accidentally shot off his own finger. Romero faces charges of attempted murder and armed burglary.

Emily Nikole Shirey, a missing endangered adult from Hernando County, has been found safe by law enforcement, with thanks extended to the community for their helpful tips.