Clearwater announces road closures for the Tampa Bay Turkey Trot, advising locals of disruptions on Nov. 28 from 6 to 10 a.m. across several roads due to the race events.

Artist Dreamweaver is painting a mural of sea turtles on the Dockmaster's Office at Clearwater's Coachman Park, enhancing its appeal and creating an interactive art space.

Clearwater Beach's Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival for 2025 announces "DinoShores: A Prehistoric Adventure in Sand!" as the theme, with sand sculptures, AR experiences, entertainment, and discounted tickets for select groups.

A woman died and her daughter was injured after their SUV hit a semi-truck in Bartow; the child is expected to recover. The crash is under investigation.

A Hillsborough County man filed a class action lawsuit against Netflix over streaming issues during the Tyson-Paul fight, alleging breach of contract and deceptive practices.

Tampa police arrested a man for a fatal hit and run after community tips and evidence led to his vehicle and subsequent charge of leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death.

Tampa Police investigate two unrelated deaths after bodies are found off Courtney Campbell Causeway; no trauma apparent, awaiting Medical Examiner's report. High rip current advisory issued.

Tampa Police investigate a fatal hit-and-run where a pedestrian was killed by a dark pickup truck on Orient Road. They seek public help to find the driver.

St. Pete Beach residents are protesting significant delays in the post-hurricane permit issuance process, with over 1,000 permit requests in backlog causing economic and emotional stress.

The National Weather Service warns of potential coastal flooding and high rip current risk in multiple Florida counties, with safety advisories in place.

The U.S. Attorney announced an indictment against 19 individuals from Florida for bank fraud, linked to the "Trap Boys" gang and a scheme defrauding banks and over 200 victims.

Tampa man indicted on federal firearm charges could face 15 years to life under the Armed Career Criminal Act for possessing a Glock and ammunition as a convicted felon.

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Busch Boulevard in Tampa and transported to the hospital with stable injuries, causing road closures and traffic delays.