Chasco K-8 was briefly on controlled campus status after a false weapon report. Police confirmed no weapon and normal operations resumed with increased law enforcement presence as a precaution.

Christa Mccullers, 39, is missing and considered endangered in Pasco County. Last seen on August 15, she may be in a silver Chevrolet Traverse, Florida plate 05EUTN. Public assistance is solicited.

A witness's report of a homicide led to the discovery of a body near Weedon Island Preserve; authorities are actively investigating the crime that spans Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. No arrests have been made yet.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting in Lutz after an argument between two men at a Helena Street residence escalated.

The Tampa Police successfully ended a standoff with an armed, suicidal man without incident after hours of negotiation. Traffic has since resumed normally.

Man arrested for shooting a car nine times in a Riverview hotel parking lot; Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office charges him with attempted murder and related offenses.

The Tampa area expects high temperatures, humidity, and thunderstorms, with heat indices to reach up to 106°F. Evening storms may subside, but the chance of rain remains through the weekend.

Pasco Sheriff's Office seeks public help to find Jennifer Kentfield, missing from Land O' Lakes since August 16, last seen wearing a teal t-shirt and blue shorts.

HCFR teams battled a severe house fire on Bessemer Road in intense heat, with challenges such as no nearby hydrants and a high heat index. No injuries occurred; the cause is under investigation.

Daniel Novi, a 56-year-old missing man from Manatee County, has been found safe. His return was announced on social media by the local sheriff's office.

An 8-month-old baby died in a DUI crash in Pasco County when a Chevy hit an Audi from behind. The Chevy's driver, who had a BAC of 0.089, is in custody.

The National Weather Service in Tampa forecasts showers and thunderstorms with highs in the mid-90s for the coming week, advising residents to stay cool and hydrated.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a reported homicide in Riverview, with a witness cooperating and a victim's identity pending. Sheriff Chronister seeks community tips.