A crash in St. Petersburg involving an SUV and a tow truck resulted in two adults dead and a child seriously injured. The incident occurred at 5th Avenue South and 22nd Street South around 5 p.m. Investigations are ongoing.

Florida man Giovanny Aldama Garcia faces felony charges for tying his dog to a pole and abandoning it during Hurricane Milton. The rescued dog, Trooper, is now safe.

The NWS forecasts a sunny day in Tampa with a high of 76 degrees, northeast winds, and gusts up to 21 mph, cooling to 54 degrees at night. Stable, warm weather is expected throughout the week.

The dog park at Simmers-Young Park in Winter Haven is closed due to hurricane debris; other park areas, like soccer fields and playgrounds, remain open.

West Campbell Road in North Lakeland is closed for two weeks due to the failure of a sanitary sewer lift station after Hurricane Milton, requiring emergency infrastructure repairs.

The Tampa Police Department and city officials thank officers from partner agencies across Florida for their assistance during Hurricane Milton recovery efforts.

A pedestrian on an electric scooter was fatally struck by a PSTA bus in St. Pete, spurring safety concerns over the integration of such transport modes.

Withlacoochee River flooding closes part of US-301 in Hernando County, prompting evacuations and an emergency road creation. Emergency services warn of response delays.

Two Hillsborough County waste facilities now offer 24/7 storm debris disposal starting October 15, to help residents with cleanup efforts after recent storms.

Hillsborough County resumes normal operations for offices and facilities on Oct. 15, after Hurricane Milton, despite power outages. Essential services like libraries and community centers reopen with limited services.

Tampa Police are investigating a death after a body was found in the Hillsborough River near Rowlett Park, with no signs of foul play initially reported.

Authorities found the body of Moira Bossard, an 80-year-old missing since last week, in her submerged car in Pasco County following her disappearance during Hurricane Milton.

The boil water notice has been lifted for St. Petersburg and surrounding areas post-Hurricane Milton, but remains in effect for Gulfport, as they continue to ensure water safety.