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Man arrested in connection with 2 armed bank robberies in Clearwater, state attorney says

Man arrested in connection with 2 armed bank robberies in Clearwater, state attorney says

Man arrested in connection with 2 armed bank robberies in Clearwater, state attorney says

A man accused of robbing two Clearwater banks at gunpoint was arrested and now faces federal charges, according to the state attorney’s office.

December 20, 2025 3:54pm EST

3 people accused of poaching and killing alligators across Florida: FWC

3 people accused of poaching and killing alligators across Florida: FWC

3 people accused of poaching and killing alligators across Florida: FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission arrested three people accused of poaching and killing alligators across multiple Florida counties.

December 20, 2025 2:50pm EST

Hawaiian Asian fusion restaurant brings island flavors with a twist

Hawaiian Asian fusion restaurant brings island flavors with a twist

Hawaiian Asian fusion restaurant brings island flavors with a twist

Whether you're into eating healthy or eating island foods, Domoishi in South Tampa has something to tempt your taste buds.

December 20, 2025 1:44pm EST

Body discovered in submerged truck in St. Petersburg

Body discovered in submerged truck in St. Petersburg

Body discovered in submerged truck in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg police say a body was found in a vehicle submerged in several feet of water near 62nd Avenue North and Bayou Grande Boulevard Saturday morning.

December 20, 2025 12:20pm EST

Tampa shooting leaves teen dead, another hospitalized, police say

Tampa shooting leaves teen dead, another hospitalized, police say

Tampa shooting leaves teen dead, another hospitalized, police say

Police say a male teenager is dead and another was hospitalized after a shooting Friday night in Tampa.

December 20, 2025 10:40am EST

Hillsborough

Hawaiian Asian fusion restaurant brings island flavors with a twist

Hawaiian Asian fusion restaurant brings island flavors with a twist

Hawaiian Asian fusion restaurant brings island flavors with a twist

Tampa shooting leaves teen dead, another hospitalized, police say

Tampa shooting leaves teen dead, another hospitalized, police say

Tampa shooting leaves teen dead, another hospitalized, police say

150 bikes delivered to Tampa children during annual holiday event with Mayor Jane Castor

150 bikes delivered to Tampa children during annual holiday event with Mayor Jane Castor

150 bikes delivered to Tampa children during annual holiday event with Mayor Jane Castor

FAA warns holiday travelers about lithium batteries, banned gifted at Tampa International Airport

FAA warns holiday travelers about lithium batteries, banned gifted at Tampa International Airport

FAA warns holiday travelers about lithium batteries, banned gifted at Tampa International Airport

Pinellas

Man arrested in connection with 2 armed bank robberies in Clearwater, state attorney says

Man arrested in connection with 2 armed bank robberies in Clearwater, state attorney says

Man arrested in connection with 2 armed bank robberies in Clearwater, state attorney says

Body discovered in submerged truck in St. Petersburg

Body discovered in submerged truck in St. Petersburg

Body discovered in submerged truck in St. Petersburg

Pinellas faith groups remember those who died while homeless in 2025 with memorial service: 'Dignity in death'

Pinellas faith groups remember those who died while homeless in 2025 with memorial service: 'Dignity in death'

Pinellas faith groups remember those who died while homeless in 2025 with memorial service: 'Dignity in death'

St. Pete man faces 21 counts of child pornography, deputies say

St. Pete man faces 21 counts of child pornography, deputies say

St. Pete man faces 21 counts of child pornography, deputies say

Sarasota

3 people accused of poaching and killing alligators across Florida: FWC

3 people accused of poaching and killing alligators across Florida: FWC

3 people accused of poaching and killing alligators across Florida: FWC

Sarasota police warn residents about banking scheme that involves rideshare drivers

Sarasota police warn residents about banking scheme that involves rideshare drivers

Sarasota police warn residents about banking scheme that involves rideshare drivers

$13.5M approved for St. Armands Circle Resiliency Project aimed at targeting stormwater infrastructure

$13.5M approved for St. Armands Circle Resiliency Project aimed at targeting stormwater infrastructure

$13.5M approved for St. Armands Circle Resiliency Project aimed at targeting stormwater infrastructure

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office's new helicopter allows for hoist rescue responses, more

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office's new helicopter allows for hoist rescue responses, more

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office's new helicopter allows for hoist rescue responses, more

Manatee

Clinical social worker behind Manatee County toy drive helping make Christmas brighter for foster youth

Clinical social worker behind Manatee County toy drive helping make Christmas brighter for foster youth

Clinical social worker behind Manatee County toy drive helping make Christmas brighter for foster youth

Citrus County woman accused of shooting and killing 2 ex-husbands: ‘This is bizarre’

Citrus County woman accused of shooting and killing 2 ex-husbands: ‘This is bizarre’

Citrus County woman accused of shooting and killing 2 ex-husbands: ‘This is bizarre’

Bradenton contractor accused of scamming hurricane survivors; at least 14 victims lost more than $220K

Bradenton contractor accused of scamming hurricane survivors; at least 14 victims lost more than $220K

Bradenton contractor accused of scamming hurricane survivors; at least 14 victims lost more than $220K

Search underway for suspect who shot, killed Manatee County resident at front door: Deputies

Search underway for suspect who shot, killed Manatee County resident at front door: Deputies

Search underway for suspect who shot, killed Manatee County resident at front door: Deputies

Polk

Man arrested after shooting during 'puffing party' at Polk City home: PCSO

Man arrested after shooting during 'puffing party' at Polk City home: PCSO

Man arrested after shooting during 'puffing party' at Polk City home: PCSO

Search underway for suspect in Winter Haven shooting that left 1 injured

Search underway for suspect in Winter Haven shooting that left 1 injured

Search underway for suspect in Winter Haven shooting that left 1 injured

Florida man beat, stabbed retired nurse to death with wine bottle & knife after being kicked out: PCSO

Florida man beat, stabbed retired nurse to death with wine bottle & knife after being kicked out: PCSO

Florida man beat, stabbed retired nurse to death with wine bottle & knife after being kicked out: PCSO

Armed road rage incident lands Lakeland optician behind bars

Armed road rage incident lands Lakeland optician behind bars

Armed road rage incident lands Lakeland optician behind bars

Pasco

Tunnel to Towers expands their 'Let Us Do Good Village' with new amenity center

Tunnel to Towers expands their 'Let Us Do Good Village' with new amenity center

Tunnel to Towers expands their 'Let Us Do Good Village' with new amenity center

Tampa native works to buy mobility van to continue helping sick kids with therapy dogs

Tampa native works to buy mobility van to continue helping sick kids with therapy dogs

Tampa native works to buy mobility van to continue helping sick kids with therapy dogs

Land O’ Lakes family transforms home into immersive North Pole experience for third year

Land O’ Lakes family transforms home into immersive North Pole experience for third year

Land O’ Lakes family transforms home into immersive North Pole experience for third year

Pasco Schools launches incentives to solve bus driver shortage as students arrive late for class

Pasco Schools launches incentives to solve bus driver shortage as students arrive late for class

Pasco Schools launches incentives to solve bus driver shortage as students arrive late for class

Hernando

Spring Hill assisted living resident seriously injured in fire: Firefighters

Spring Hill assisted living resident seriously injured in fire: Firefighters

Spring Hill assisted living resident seriously injured in fire: Firefighters

4 hospitalized in Brooksville rollover crash on U.S. 41

4 hospitalized in Brooksville rollover crash on U.S. 41

4 hospitalized in Brooksville rollover crash on U.S. 41

Local fire officials warn of potential holiday fire dangers

Local fire officials warn of potential holiday fire dangers

Local fire officials warn of potential holiday fire dangers

Accused kitten killer stomped on feline’s head during domestic dispute: HCSO

Accused kitten killer stomped on feline’s head during domestic dispute: HCSO

Accused kitten killer stomped on feline’s head during domestic dispute: HCSO

Citrus

Garbage truck slams into mobile home after being rear-ended by pumping truck: FHP

Garbage truck slams into mobile home after being rear-ended by pumping truck: FHP

Garbage truck slams into mobile home after being rear-ended by pumping truck: FHP

Armed person barricaded inside Inverness home: Citrus County SWAT on scene

Armed person barricaded inside Inverness home: Citrus County SWAT on scene

Armed person barricaded inside Inverness home: Citrus County SWAT on scene

Orphaned manatee calf rescued from House Spring in Crystal River: FWC

Orphaned manatee calf rescued from House Spring in Crystal River: FWC

Orphaned manatee calf rescued from House Spring in Crystal River: FWC

Driver ejected, dies after truck overturns and strikes pole in Inverness crash: FHP

Driver ejected, dies after truck overturns and strikes pole in Inverness crash: FHP

Driver ejected, dies after truck overturns and strikes pole in Inverness crash: FHP

More Florida News

Florida woman in Santa hat caught on camera stealing toys from donation box: MCSO

Florida woman in Santa hat caught on camera stealing toys from donation box: MCSO

Florida woman in Santa hat caught on camera stealing toys from donation box: MCSO

Florida man convicted of killing 2 during home invasion executed, marking 19th for state in 2025

Florida man convicted of killing 2 during home invasion executed, marking 19th for state in 2025

Florida man convicted of killing 2 during home invasion executed, marking 19th for state in 2025

Ex-US soldier gets consecutive life sentences for killing couple to fund Venezuela mercenary fighting plans

Ex-US soldier gets consecutive life sentences for killing couple to fund Venezuela mercenary fighting plans

Ex-US soldier gets consecutive life sentences for killing couple to fund Venezuela mercenary fighting plans

Property tax study warns of uneven impact to rural areas if they're eliminated in Florida

Property tax study warns of uneven impact to rural areas if they're eliminated in Florida

Property tax study warns of uneven impact to rural areas if they're eliminated in Florida