The greatest pumpkin: Award-winning, 1,400-pound gourd brought from Ohio to Dunedin

If you thought the pumpkins in your Halloween display were impressive, we have bad news. You cannot compete with the award-winning giant pumpkin in a Dunedin family’s front yard.

Driver of stolen car arrested after leading police on midday chase through Largo

Dash camera video from Florida Highway Patrol shows troopers performing two PIT maneuvers to stop an allegedly stolen vehicle with three teens and two young adults inside.

Boy found sleeping outside Largo shopping plaza; couple accused of child abuse

A boy found sleeping outside of an shopping plaza in Largo in the middle of the night told police he was afraid to go home because he didn't want to get hit anymore.

Southbound U.S. 19 reopens after motorcycle crash

A portion of U.S. Highway 19 was shut down during rush hour traffic following a motorcycle accident. 

St. Petersburg police search for suspect in 23-year-old man's murder

Police are searching for a killer who they say gunned down a 23-year-old man late Tuesday night. His own father discovered his body in a vacant parking lot.

Pinellas County bans horseback riding near Skyway bridge

A popular activity in Pinellas County is being shut down. The Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday night to ban horseback riding near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Officials say the hobby is damaging seagrass and causing water quality issues.

Largo teen granted wish to spend day with Dr. Jen Arnold

At 16 years old, Julie has spent a lifetime struggling with lung and breathing issues. This week, she lived out her dream when she connected with the person that has inspired her to keep fighting.

Crews battle fire at condo building in Oldsmar

Firefighters from multiple agencies are at the scene of a fire in a condominimum complex in Oldsmar.

Homes damaged in Seminole after tornado hits

The National Weather Service confirmed that storm damage in Seminole is consistent with an EF-0 tornado, which has maximum winds of 70 miles per hour. 

Former USF football player's struggle with addiction inspires others

Former University of South Florida football player Alton Voss said he got caught up with but was able to turn his life around. He knows many others are not so fortunate.

E-scooters will come with stricter rules in St. Petersburg

The city is taking a careful and thorough approach to how electric scooters will be rolled out, which could happen by early spring.

Cross-Bay Ferry expanding service on Lightning game days

The ferry, which shuttles passengers between Tampa and St. Petersburg, will now dock in Tampa at the Convention Center. It will continue to dock at the Vinoy Yacht Basin in St. Pete.