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.

Rasha Kadron Honors was arrested in St. Petersburg after leading a high-speed chase at speeds over 100 mph and facing charges including DUI and fleeing law enforcement.

A bystander saved three people from a house fire in Spring Hill by using a garden hose to contain the blaze before firefighters arrived. The fire is believed to be electrical in origin.

A homeowner in Bradenton fired at two intruders, killing one. The incident was captured on video surveillance, and the second suspect was apprehended by police with no threat to the community.

The Tampa Police reported that missing 15-year-old Adelana Olafemi was found safe and will be reunited with his family. He went missing on Christmas night.

The Tampa Police Department is probing an in-custody death that occurred on December 26 after a man's condition worsened following his detainment under the Baker Act.

Fog and 100% humidity started the day in Tampa with visibility at four miles, but the NWS predicts a partly sunny day with a high near 81°F and a 20% chance of evening showers.

An impaired truck driver crashed into a business in Winter Haven. No injuries were reported. The driver was taken to jail after failing sobriety tests. Local authorities reminded citizens of a free tow service to prevent such incidents.

Two suspects were arrested for a fatal shooting in Homosassa last week; the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.

Two women were rescued after a 50-foot fall at a Florida golf course on Christmas, with adverse weather conditions necessitating a ground-based, low-angle rescue operation aided by golf carts.

Polk County Parks and Recreation Department sets new camping rules for 2025, including a 14-day stay limit, a 28-day gap before return, a 100-day annual cap, adult-only reservations, and a ban on certain vehicles.