Sunshine Skyway reopens after truck transporting carbon dioxide catches fire

The northbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway are back open after closing for more than an hour Friday evening while crews put out a vehicle fire.

Anna Paulina Luna's request for injunction against former political rival denied

The dramatic legal battle is set to come to an end Friday between Republican congressional candidate Anna Paulina Luna and former primary opponent William Braddock.

Pinellas deputies 'justified' in fatal Clearwater shooting

The state attorney announced the Pinellas County deputies involved in the Sept. 7 deadly shooting in Clearwater have been cleared, calling it a 'justifiable homicide.'

Justices reject appeal in high-profile Pinellas murder case

In a case that has drawn national attention because of the involvement of jailhouse informants and a purported confession by another man, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an appeal by a Death Row inmate convicted of murdering a 14-year-old girl in 1985 in Pinellas County.

Pinellas deputy struck by vehicle during traffic stop in Dunedin

While conducting a traffic stop on a Dunedin roadway, a Pinellas County deputy was hit by another vehicle, officials sad.

Palm Harbor firefighter in ICU following deadly U.S. 19 crash

After arriving on scene of a crash along U.S. Highway 19, a firefighter was struck by a vehicle early Wednesday morning. The driver involved later passed away, troopers say.

Largo couple, accused in Capitol Riot, released on bond

Marilyn Fassell took a selfie puffing a cigarette inside the U.S. Capitol building during the deadly riot on January 6, according to a criminal complaint recently filed.

FHP: 1 killed, 1 injured in motorcycle crash on I-275

A 49-year-old woman from Fort Myers was killed and a 44-year-old man from South Carolina suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash on Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

St. Pete homeowner OK after carjacker forces way inside residence, police say

St. Petersburg police arrested Jamie David Smith, 32, after they say he forced his way inside a home after carjacking a vehicle and crashing it Saturday morning. 

St. Petersburg residents take to the streets to promote end to gun violence

A double shooting in St. Petersburg brings the homicide count to 26 for the year. The city is on pace to mark the most murders in two decades.

Experience weird, wacky, wonderful Florida at Fairgrounds St. Pete

An immersive art installation in St. Petersburg invites everyone to escape reality and explore an interactive, story-driven experience of all things Florida.

Suspect in custody following St. Pete double murder, police say

St. Petersburg police say they have identified a suspect in Thursday night's shooting that left two people dead.

‘I’m brave’: Childhood cancer survivor unveils new reptile enclosures at Tarpon Springs animal sanctuary

When the Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Animal Sanctuary held an unveiling for its new reptile enclosure they couldn’t think of anyone better do to the unveiling than a 6-year-old childhood cancer survivor who loves reptiles.  

Lucid Vending machines offer locally made products

Vending machines popping up around Tampa Bay are offering new choices for customers and the companies that fill them.

Men posing as Duke Energy employees prompt St. Petersburg police investigation

St. Petersburg police are warning residents after a doorbell video captured what they say are men posing as Duke Energy employees knocking on doors and trying to get inside homes.