A boy, 9, was hit by an SUV in St. Petersburg, which led to the closure of nearby Roy Hanna Drive South for investigation. His condition is not disclosed.

A Tampa house fire displaced residents and endangered two dogs, with fire services rescuing one and the other missing. No human injuries were reported.

The National Weather Service indicates a mix of sunny and partly cloudy weather for Tampa, FL, with temperatures ranging from the 40s to the mid-70s and a chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the week.

The St. Petersburg City Council inducted new Chair Copley Gerdes, Vice Chair Lisset Hanewicz, and welcomed new and reelected members at their official swearing-in ceremony.

Curtis Williams has been arrested for the New Year's Day shooting death of Joseph Reese outside Tampa's Tally Ho Bar, facing first-degree murder and firearm charges.

Asiya Roberts-Husband was confirmed as the victim of a fatal drive-by shooting on December 27 in Haines City, where she was targeted with an employer.

Tampa Fire Rescue has added three new emergency vehicles to its fleet, including two heavy rescue vehicles and a firefighter-paramedic unit, to improve response times.

Firefighters responded to a destructive two-alarm fire that damaged two homes in New Port Richey with no injuries reported; the cause is under investigation.

A multi-vehicle collision in Tampa resulted in one fatality and several injuries, with the Tampa Police investigating.

Tampa enjoys clear winter skies with mild temperatures, while the NWS predicts more sun ahead with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms come Monday. Conditions are forecasted to remain pleasant through the week.

The County Information Center is closing after assisting with over 35,000 calls and 11,000 chats post-hurricanes Helene and Milton, with future inquiries directed to Pinellas County's departments and online resources.

Hillsborough County's Head Start program is holding a career fair on Jan. 16 to hire educators, with some on-site job offers. Benefits include paid time off and retirement plans.

A Wahneta man was arrested for attempting an armed carjacking. The suspect, Erasuro Mascorro Jr., threatened a contractor with a gun but was apprehended by K9 after a chase.