Hillsborough County contracts Ellie Mental Health and Thin Line Counseling to offer mental health services to its fire rescue staff, aiming to provide immediate care for their psychological needs.

A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay, warning of visibility below a quarter mile in parts of Florida until 10 AM EST.

The Hillsborough County RACES team earned top honors in the ARRL Field Day for emergency radio proficiency, ranking third nationally and first in Florida.

Andrew Dykes, 66, from Ruskin, was arrested for the 1997 murders of Tanya Jackson and her daughter Tatiana, with DNA linking him to the victims found near Gilgo Beach.

Detectives investigate the non-suspicious death of Matthew Marchione in Pinellas County Jail after his arrest for Simple Battery; he died following self-inflicted injury.

Hallcrest Terrace in Charlotte County will be closed from Dec 8-19 for sewer repairs, affecting local traffic. Safety around the construction zone is emphasized, and Brian Brandfass can be contacted for details.

Corporal Jacob Gonzalez was named Officer of the Month by the Tampa Police Department for his commitment to traffic safety and community outreach, including educational efforts and the Child Passenger Safety Seat Program.

Charlotte County Utilities Department is experiencing phone issues, causing delays in responding to calls. Customers are advised to use email for quicker service.

Plant City's annual Christmas Parade is tonight, with road closures starting at 3 pm. The Plant City Police Department urges attendees to arrive early and has detailed the parade route for convenience.

Hillsborough County's Healthy Living Program, in collaboration with Feeding Tampa Bay, hosts food pantry events to help residents facing food insecurity during the holidays.

Tampa will honor the Levy brothers with a street naming near Raymond James Stadium, recognizing their roles in bringing professional sports to the city.

Dunedin is initiating its annual Operation Santa to spread holiday joy with Santa and elves visiting local areas, offering a live Santa Tracker and stressing safety and practicality in its route planning.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Foundation in Tampa is expanding its scholarship program for 2026 and preparing for the MLK Parade and Black-Tie Gala with various performances and a new theme, "Courage is Contagious".