Sarasota is repairing hurricane damage at Bayfront and Whitaker Gateway Parks, with improvements to seawalls, sidewalks, and more expected to show by 2026.

A man was arrested for shooting his pregnant girlfriend in Hillsborough County, endangering her, her unborn baby, and other children; both mother and baby survived, requiring surgeries.

An adult man was injured in a late-night shooting in Port Richey involving three assailants; the incident is under investigation with one suspect in custody.

Tampa experiences calm Thanksgiving weather with patchy fog, a light north wind, and a high of 74°F, followed by cool evenings. Sunny skies and mild temperatures are expected through the weekend.

A bus collision in Clearwater resulted in multiple injuries, traffic disruptions, and a toppled traffic signal. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Edgewater Drive in Dunedin is closing between Aberdeen and President Streets for a week from December 1 due to Alt US 19 repaving by FDOT, with local detours unannounced yet.

Pinellas County promotes a variety of December events, including holiday lights, history talks, STEM for kids, an archaeology lab, plant education, and Santa Saturday.

Manatee County Animal Welfare launches a Black Friday Adoption Event, providing an alternative to conventional shopping by offering pet adoptions to alleviate local shelter overcrowding.

Manatee County's RunManatee series concluded its first season successfully, thanking Run With Purpose Nutrition for their role in the event. The county encourages early prep for the 2026 season at mymanatee.org/runmanatee.

The historic Sanchez y Haya building in Tampa is undergoing a $18.5 million restoration led by the local CRA, with community support and federal funding.

Clearwater announces a series of holiday events, including a holiday ferris wheel, lighted boat parade, local markets, a tree lighting ceremony, and New Year's Eve fireworks.

Hernando County man, Miguel Gonzalez-Nunez, was arrested for illegal dumping after he reported being followed, which led authorities to a video of his act. He also faces an immigration detainer.

Charlotte County seeks volunteers for local government advisory committees on topics like fire safety and transportation. Positions on various boards are open, with application deadlines in 2025 and terms ending between 2026-2028.