Hillsborough County's waste collection schedule changes for Christmas include no services on the holiday and early closure on Dec 24th; county offices will also be closed.

A 23-year-old man from Webster died after his truck hit a tree in Hernando County. The incident occurred on US-301 early Saturday. Excessive speed is believed to be a factor.

The National Weather Service predicts mild and sunny weather in Tampa, Florida, through Christmas Day, with temperatures around 69-78 degrees and mostly clear skies, offering a serene setting for holiday preparations.

Keith Allen Courtney was sentenced to 13 months in prison for conspiring to receive Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits fraudulently, amounting to $71,208.

Steven Cozens, a 27-year-old from Bradenton, was sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder for the stabbing death of his girlfriend in a hotel in 2022.

Sand Key Park reopens Dec. 21 after hurricane restoration, offering amenities like trails, a dog area, and picnic spots, despite a parking fee increase to $6 on Jan. 1. Pinellas County also progresses with other park re-openings post-hurricanes.

Pinellas County Government offices will close at noon on Dec. 24 and all day on Dec. 25 to observe Christmas, affecting various administrative functions.

The weather forecast for Tampa, Florida, predicts fair weather with highs reaching the mid-70s by Monday and a warm, slightly rainy Christmas Day. Winds are mild, and temperatures will remain steady post-Christmas.

Two men were caught in Florida for tampering with gift cards as part of a nationwide scam, resulting in zero balances upon activation for unsuspecting buyers.

A Lakeland man, Awny Abdel Malek Basta, was charged with lewd and lascivious touch on a 16-year-old girl at a Chick-fil-A, confirmed by surveillance footage.

The New Tampa Performing Arts Center aims to open in early 2025, offering a diverse schedule of theater, dance, and music performances for various audiences.

Hillsborough County invites students to enter the Drop Savers Water Conservation Poster Contest to promote saving water through art, with winners receiving various prizes and the chance to compete at the state level.

Hillsborough County is activating its cold weather shelters to aid the homeless and those without heating as temperatures are expected to drop to 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.