Bay Area counties open cold weather shelters

As temperatures plummet to the lowest the Bay Area has seen in a month, several counties are opening cold weather shelters Saturday night for the homeless and those who live in homes without adequate heat.

Panhandlers, drivers in Pasco County subject to fines under new law

A new ordinance in Pasco County lays out new rules for pedestrians and drivers, in an effort to crack down on panhandling. County commissioners say people asking for donations are creating safety issues, so now both groups could face hefty fines if they don't abide. 

FWC asks for horseshoe crab sighting reports

The beginning of March marks a critical time for one of the Bay Area's most important marine species. It's horseshoe crab mating season and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking anyone who sees them to file a report online.

Pasco deputies arrest substitute teacher accused of molesting 2 girls at elementary school

Deputies said the suspect was working as a substitute teacher at James Marlowe Elementary during PE when he grabbed and molested both of the girls, ages 10 and 11. When one of the victims pulled away, he said, "Come back here, baby girl." Another girl said he had tried to give her a hug, but she was able to get away before he could touch her.