Loyce E. Harpe Park in Mulberry reopens on weekends after Hurricane Milton's damage with limited access to amenities like dog and skate parks, trails, and fishing areas, while weekdays remain closed for safety during ongoing cleanup operations.

A Tampa family's house collapsed during post-storm repair work, displacing them before Christmas. Despite the loss, they remain hopeful about rebuilding their lives.

A 78-year-old man, Jonathan McPhee, was arrested for attempting to kill his wife and himself on Christmas in Largo. Both were critically wounded and hospitalized.

St. Petersburg celebrated the graduation of 12 cadets from the Mayor's Future Ready Academy, a program aimed at equipping youth with employment skills.

A 12-year-old boy, Jeremiah D. Nelson, was fatally shot in an apparent accident at the James Park Apartments in St. Petersburg, sparking discussions on gun safety.

A pedestrian, William Crede, was struck and killed by a car while crossing a Lakeland road on Christmas Eve; the driver, Shakur Dexter, remained at the scene.

The National Weather Service in Tampa forecasts varied weather, including slight rain chances and temperatures peaking at 78°F today, with mostly sunny conditions and highs in the low 80s expected into the weekend.

A man died after his car hit trees in Pasco County on Christmas morning, WFLA reports. He failed to negotiate a turn and crashed around 6:33 a.m. Authorities are investigating.

A fire engulfed a Clearwater home early Tuesday morning, resulting in the hospitalization of two individuals and the death of a dog. Fire crews prevented the fire from spreading to nearby houses. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office reports a non-fatal shooting over an alleged vehicle theft in Crystal Springs, Pasco County, with no ongoing community risk.

The National Weather Service forecasts overcast and mild weather for Christmas in Tampa, with a slight chance of showers throughout the week and highs around the mid-70s.

Hillsborough County extends the state of local emergency due to Hurricane Helene's impact, allowing continued disaster management efforts and federal funding for recovery.

Hillsborough County extends its state of local emergency due to Hurricane Milton's impact through December 29, as announced by County Administrator Bonnie Wise.