Hillsborough County has extended its local emergency status to November 24 due to Hurricane Milton's ongoing impact, enabling continued recovery efforts and access to federal aid.

A Hillsborough County deputy fatally shot a driver who reportedly displayed a gun during a Tampa traffic stop. The FDLE is investigating the incident.

Tampa's forecast predicts a week of mostly sunny weather with temperatures rising to highs in the low 80s, clear nights, and gentle breezes, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms by Tuesday night.

Clearwater police seek a suspect in a shooting that left a man dead and a woman injured after a dispute involving the woman's son. The suspect is still at large, and authorities are calling for public assistance.

A home health nurse in Polk County was arrested for allegedly stealing over $140,000 from a blind 77-year-old man, using funds for personal expenses such as cruises and veneers.

Tampa is in recovery mode post-Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with over one million cubic yards of debris collected as residents and officials race against a FEMA deadline.

A former child welfare worker in Florida was arrested for the murder and abuse of her adopted daughter, who was found severely abused and malnourished.

The Tampa area anticipates sunny days and light winds, with a chance of showers and storms midweek, followed by cooler temperatures and clear skies towards the end of the week.

FEMA seeks multifamily rental properties in Pinellas County to house people displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, offering aid for necessary repairs through their MLR program.

A storm debris disposal site in Pinellas County will close on Nov. 17, nudging unincorporated residents to seek alternative options or wait for county collection.

The Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office announces a "Student Saturday" on November 16, where students can obtain driver licenses conveniently at the East Tampa office.

Plant City's Tax Collector's Office in Hillsborough County added a self-service registration renewal kiosk to simplify vehicle registration, with more kiosks across county offices and Publix locations.

The Hammonds brothers have been indicted for illegally trafficking monkeys, potentially facing 10 years in prison if convicted. An indictment is not a declaration of guilt; they remain innocent until proven guilty.