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.

Lucas Alexander Temple faces charges for unregistered firearms and child sex abuse material; agents found guns, Nazi literature, and evidence of plotting violence.

Honduran national Cristian Daniel Diaz-Garcia convicted of identity theft and fraud for using false documents to obtain employment, faces up to 24 years in prison.

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office celebrated its 32nd annual Ride And Run With The Stars event, raising $80,000 for the Christmas Sharing Project, providing toys and clothes to over 200 families.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office clarified that license plate frames are legal, but obscuring the plate is not, with harsher penalties for violations after October 1, 2025.

Pinellas County law enforcement conducted a DUI Wolf Pack operation to curb impaired driving, resulting in 36 criminal charges including 16 DUIs, and 233 traffic citations.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is searching for missing nonagenarians John and Eudoxie Perry, last seen leaving their home in a 2010 Nissan Maxima without their cell phone.

Tampa's city offices will close Dec 24-25, with changed trash schedules and Christmas tree disposal starting Jan 2; trees must be cut into 4-ft pieces, decor-free.

The City of Tampa is seeking a Project Architect, advertising the role on social media, detailing responsibilities including planning, contract negotiations, and design work.

Manatee County announces holiday schedule changes including office closures on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day, altered waste collection, park operation, recreational facility hours, and modified public transportation services.

Manatee County seeks volunteers for its Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee to help oversee local environmental policy, land purchases, and conservation efforts.

The City of Tampa's Construction Activity Compliance Team has been actively inspecting and addressing illegal construction, conducting over 3,200 complaint inspections to enforce proper permitting and ensure safety.

The Hillsborough County team, including the Marine Safety Manager, conducted marine operations to maintain ecosystem integrity and safety. They highlighted this via social media and suggested boat ramp passes as holiday gifts.