Megan Lynn Mileskiewicz was arrested in Spring Hill for stabbing her boyfriend's dog and resisting arrest. The dog survived with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on the verge of a playoff berth after defeating the Carolina Panthers, with Baker Mayfield's standout performance and a boosted running game propelling them towards an NFC South title.

An FDLE investigation is underway after a Tampa reserve officer shot a man during a traffic duty altercation. The man is hospitalized in critical condition. Both reserve officers are on leave.

Bay Area faces dense fog with visibility below one mile prompting a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 AM. Conditions are expected to clear later, with mild temperatures around 78 degrees. The NWS advises careful driving due to poor visibility.

Hillsborough deputy Mark Verkest was arrested for a domestic violence incident at a Mulberry home. Sheriff Chronister commented on the high standards expected of deputies. Verkest is now on unpaid leave.

An investigation is underway for an officer-involved shooting near Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa; no officers were injured, and there's no ongoing threat.

The NWS forecasts rain and possible thunderstorms in Tampa, with a 70% chance of precipitation on December 29th. Conditions are expected to improve with mostly sunny skies and highs near 77°F in the following days.

Florida residents may face higher electricity bills as Tampa Electric and Duke Energy seek to recover storm restoration costs with proposed monthly surcharges.

An off-duty ATF agent was shot at The Alley at Southshore, a Riverview bowling alley, and is hospitalized; a suspect is in custody with further details pending from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

In Haines City, a shooting left one woman dead and another injured; the vehicle they were in was targeted. Police are seeking information.

Tampa residents are set to enjoy fair weather as the year ends, with mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures, with only a scattered chance of showers and thunderstorms before the new year.

A man died in Pasco County when another driver ran a red light and struck his vehicle. The accident occurred at around 7:45 p.m. at County Line Road and U.S. 41.

The SBA offers low-interest disaster loans to those affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby in Hillsborough County, with a Jan. 7, 2025, deadline for applications.