Three Pinellas County law enforcement agencies announce coming procedural changes
In the two weeks since George Floyd’s death, there has been a growing movement calling for real, positive changes at local police departments to address racism and brutality.
Tampa Police Department to adopt '8 can't wait' initiative after week of clashes with protesters
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says she is listening to victims of racial injustice and she stands with them.
Elected black officials of Hillsborough County call for review of Tampa PD use of force
The Tampa Police Department pushed back Thursday on accusations that officers used rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse peaceful protesters as a letter from Hillsborough County's black elected officials called for answers from TPD on its use of force practices, especially during local protests in response to George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
Armed man arrested during St. Pete protests after throwing 'projectile' at chief, police say
After a day of trying to convince demonstrators that unity was the key to moving forward, St. Petersburg police brought out the riot gear and lined up to block protesters outside their headquarters.
Demonstrations strike solemn tone in Tampa Wednesday night
Protesters were back on the streets in Tampa after Tuesday night turned unruly, leading to multiple arrests.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying another batch of Starlink satellites
A Falcon 9 rocket is set to take off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday night, carrying Starlink satellites into space.
St. Pete officers to start wearing 'always-on' body cameras
St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway demonstrated Tuesday the new body-worn cameras he and four other officers will be testing over the next several weeks.
Zuckerberg still under fire over refusal to take action on inflammatory Trump posts
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn’t budging over his refusal to take action on inflammatory posts by President Donald Trump that spread misinformation about voting by mail and, many said, encouraged violence against protesters.
Protesters block roads in St. Petersburg as leaders meet to address public concerns
Protests resumed Tuesday in St. Petersburg after officers were forced to arrest people who they say were trying to incite violence the night before.
Protesters brave downpours, remain peaceful in St. Petersburg Monday
Protests outside the St. Petersburg Police Department remained peaceful Monday.
14 arrests after protesters turn on St. Pete officers
Police say 14 people were arrested after protesters turned on law enforcement outside St. Petersburg police headquarters late Sunday night.
SpaceX sends Dragon, astronauts on history-making flight
After nine years, Americans are back in the business of launching astronauts into space.
Dragon-riding astronauts join exclusive inner circle at NASA
It’s only the fifth time that NASA has put people aboard a brand new spacecraft line for liftoff. And it’s the first time the spacecraft belongs to a for-profit company in charge of the launch.
How to watch the SpaceX Demo-2 Dragon launch
Two astronauts are once again getting ready for the first crewed launch from Kennedy Space Center in nine years. Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are set to ride a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket into orbit in a test flight of the company’s Dragon capsule.
'We better not ever see that here:' Bay Area law enforcement react to actions of Minnesota officers
Police chiefs and sheriffs from Tampa to St. Petersburg are standing in solidarity after the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, saying the officers involved must be held accountable.
Tampa PD chief says he will be 'shocked' if Minneapolis officers not charged
The video of George Floyd on the ground, with an officer's knee on the back of his neck for over seven minutes, and him screaming for his mother Is enough to make a nearly 30-year officer cringe.
USF announces its own plans for fall semester as state leaders meet to discuss guidelines for universities
As the State University System's Board of Governors prepares to meet Thursday afternoon to discuss safe reopening guidelines for Florida universities, the University of South Florida confirms it will hold in-person classes beginning in August.
Historic SpaceX launch scrubbed due to weather
It’s been nearly nine years since astronauts blasted into space from American soil. Thanks to Mother Nature, it will be at least three more days.
NASA, SpaceX hope to end 9-year spaceflight gap with historic mission; launch rescheduled for Saturday
Bad weather in the Atlantic has postponed the highly anticipated SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral.
Health officials urge continued social distancing to avoid 'second wave' of COVID-19
As the daily number of new cases of COVID-19 begins to level-off, the state of Florida has relaxed restrictions put in place to reduce the virus' spread. Some wonder if reopening many parts of daily life will send the number climbing.