The new Gateway South Shelter in Manatee County, designed for women facing addiction and homelessness, has opened, providing accommodations and support services.

Manatee County Sheriff's Office seeks public help to find missing endangered adult Alma Lee Fisher, last seen on Dec 22, 2025, with memory loss issues.

Hernando County Detention Center is implementing cost-saving improvements, including an onsite warehouse and new buildings, without extra taxpayer funds.

R W Resca Jr. was sentenced to life for 2nd Degree Murder and firearm possession in Hernando County. The case involved domestic violence and a body discovered in November 2023. The victim's identity is withheld under Marcy's Law.

A bicyclist died in a traffic crash on Toucan Trail and Seaview Drive in Spring Hill, with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office responding and the Florida Highway Patrol investigating.

Polk County seeks a volunteer for its Lakes Access Advisory Committee to improve public lake access, with a deadline for applications on January 9, 2026.

Polk County Government offices will be closed on Dec. 25-26 for Christmas. Normal hours resume Dec. 29. Residents must complete transactions by Dec. 24 or wait.

Authorities are seeking a suspect who took a wallet and phone left at Target in Bayshore Gardens. Manatee County Sheriff posted a call for information after the December 19 incident.

Pasco Sheriff's Office seeks help to find Nathaniel Eldridge, missing since Dec 7 near US Hwy. 41, Brooksville. He's 5'10", 180 lbs, with brown hair, hazel eyes. No clothing description available. Public asked to call with info.

The Pinellas County Commission is disbursing initial checks from the People First Hurricane Recovery Programs to aid locals affected by recent hurricanes.

The National Weather Service predicts a week of consistent sunny weather and clear nights in Tampa, with temperatures around 80 degrees, ideal for outdoor activities.

The Hernando County Board of Commissioners reported a data breach involving potential exposure of personal information and is offering credit monitoring services to affected residents.

A bus ran a red light in St. Petersburg, killing a woman and injuring two men, with the bus driver ejected onto the road. The crash is under investigation.