Sara Roberts McCarley is elected as Lakeland's mayor, a position held by Bill Mutz since 2018. She aims to manage the city's growth and infrastructure challenges. Less than 17% of voters participated in the election.

A 6-year-old girl was killed and her family injured when a driver struck them while they crossed at a Tampa intersection despite having a walk signal.

Tampa's weather forecast includes mostly sunny days and mild temperatures, with highs in the 80s and some patchy fog.

Deputies in Hillsborough County stopped an unlawful street takeover involving over two dozen vehicles, using aerial surveillance to arrest Miguel Rocha on multiple charges related to street racing.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced the graduation of Detention Class 25-05, a group of new detention deputies, after their intensive training. They've taken an oath to serve the community.

A Spoto High School safety monitor, Tyree McKinley Fields, was arrested on charges involving child and animal abuse material after a cyber tip led authorities to him.

The Wimauma Public Library, a new branch of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System, offers English and Spanish books, multimedia resources, and modern interactive tools in a transformed 1,657-square-foot space.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is searching for missing 27-year-old Autumn Siple, last seen early on October 26 near US 19 in Holiday. She is described as 5'7", 135 lbs., with blonde hair and brown eyes. The public is urged to share any information.

Spring Hill Police Department reports that the earlier wreck on Mahlon Moore Rd between Weaver Farm Lane and Hunters Point Lane is cleared, reopening the road for commuters.

A Pasco County firefighter, Dy’Sean Broome, was arrested over a road rage incident where he allegedly displayed a gun and stalked a couple. This is not his first road rage incident; a similar event occurred in 2017.

ICMA conference attendees in Tampa participated in the Duffels of Dignity program, packing duffel bags with personal care items and notes of encouragement for foster care youths.

Harold Avenue Regional Park in Port Charlotte will undergo construction on dugouts and bleachers from Nov. 17 to Nov. 22, impacting fields 2, 3, and 4. Visitors should expect noise and avoid construction areas.

Charlotte County announces intermittent lane closures on Conway Blvd for underground fiber installation by Blue Streak LLC from Nov 4-10, urging driver caution.