Tampa Fire Rescue was called to the 4000 block of W. Comanche Ave. just before 1 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find half of the home involved with smoke and flames. Crews got the fire under control within 15 minutes. No one was hurt in the fire, but five occupants and a dog were displaced.

Chilly weather is indeed comin’ to town — just a little early for Christmas. Muggy, warm air has plagued the area over the past few days, leading to foggy mornings and unseasonably warm afternoons. But a series of cold fronts late this week will cause temperatures to plummet Saturday,

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day weather are expected to cause travel disruptions across the U.S. This live blog is now closed.

Many holiday reunions took place at the airport on Christmas Eve, despite American Airlines having a ground stop early in the day.