Tampa mobilizes a major clean-up effort following the Gasparilla Parade, with city departments and volunteers including Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful working to remove trash and recycle beads to protect the environment.

Authorities in Lakeland seek public help to find 6-year-old Empress Moore, who went missing late Sunday on Pear Street. She has autism and was last seen wearing a blue jacket and pink boots.

A suspect in Tampa was shot dead by police after hitting multiple pedestrians with his car, causing injuries and one death, and leading the police on a chase.

A wanted man from Georgia was fatally shot by deputies in DeSoto County after he fired at them during a vehicle stop, injuring one deputy who is now recovering.

A 61-year-old cyclist was killed in Tampa after colliding with a Toyota RAV4. The incident occurred on US-41 and is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.

A head-on collision on State Road 60 in Winter Haven resulted in one death and serious injuries to another, with road closure and ongoing investigation.

Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival sees increased security after an attack in New Orleans, with revelers urged to follow event rules amidst safety concerns.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is seeking public aid to solve the unsolved homicides of Marcus Easterling and Devonta Washington in South Brooksville.

A Brooksville man was arrested after a six-month narcotics probe by Hernando County Sheriff's Office; drugs were found in his home near a worship center.

A man from Pasco County was sentenced to over 11 years for CSAM crimes, after distributing such materials and engaging in a conversation with an undercover FBI agent.

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay issued a cold weather advisory for southwest and west central Florida due to very cold wind chills expected.

Florida realtor Michael Bundy was arrested for allegedly misappropriating over $300,000 from clients; police believe the total could exceed $1.5 million.

Liam Coen, initially set to be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator, has unexpectedly taken the head coaching position with the Jacksonville Jaguars, leaving the Bucs searching for a replacement.