Bay Area firefighters continue to respond to brush fire calls as parts of region remain under burn ban
The wildfire threat is growing by the day across the Tampa Bay area. It's already keeping firefighters busy in several counties as they work to protect homes and residents from wildfires — and there's been quite a few already.
The wildfire threat is growing by the day across the Tampa Bay area. It's already keeping firefighters busy in several counties as they work to protect homes and residents from wildfires — and there's been quite a few already.
60-acre North Port brush fire sparks concerns of potentially ‘severe’ wildfire season, burn ban still in place
North Port fire crews continued to work Tuesday afternoon, putting out hot spots and smoke that remained from a nearly 60-acre brush fire that burned right next to I-75.
North Port fire crews continued to work Tuesday afternoon, putting out hot spots and smoke that remained from a nearly 60-acre brush fire that burned right next to I-75.
North Port lifeguard accused of having sex with 13-year-old facing sex battery charges: Deputies
A North Port lifeguard was arrested after he was caught having sex with a 13-year-old girl in a parked car early Monday morning.
A North Port lifeguard was arrested after he was caught having sex with a 13-year-old girl in a parked car early Monday morning.
Man driving 95 mph with headlights off gets prison for deadly DUI crash in North Port, state attorney says
A man convicted in a 2021 DUI crash that left a motorcyclist dead in North Port will spend nearly a decade in prison, according to the state attorney’s office.
A man convicted in a 2021 DUI crash that left a motorcyclist dead in North Port will spend nearly a decade in prison, according to the state attorney’s office.
Florida man accused of killing adoptive parents faces life in prison as trial comes to an end
A North Port man who was adopted from Ukraine as a teenager will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty Friday of murdering his adoptive parents in 2023.
A North Port man who was adopted from Ukraine as a teenager will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty Friday of murdering his adoptive parents in 2023.
Video: Florida child nearly hit by car while running in traffic rescued by North Port officer
A Florida child who got out of his home despite safeguards in place was rescued by a North Port police officer who saw the kid running in traffic in the dark.
A Florida child who got out of his home despite safeguards in place was rescued by a North Port police officer who saw the kid running in traffic in the dark.
Florida couple accused of dumping teen on side of I-75 with bag of guns and cash
A Florida man and woman are facing charges after allegedly leaving a teen along I-75 with a couple of guns and some cash in a bag after they frantically packed up and set off for Guam or Idaho.
A Florida man and woman are facing charges after allegedly leaving a teen along I-75 with a couple of guns and some cash in a bag after they frantically packed up and set off for Guam or Idaho.
3 women, juvenile caught stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from North Port shopping center
A call about shoplifting at a Dick's Sporting Goods store in North Port ended in a big bust. Four were put behind bars after a car full of stolen merchandise was found.
A call about shoplifting at a Dick's Sporting Goods store in North Port ended in a big bust. Four were put behind bars after a car full of stolen merchandise was found.
4th suspect arrested in home invasion where men pretended to be Amazon delivery drivers: NPPD
The fourth suspect in a home invasion in which a group allegedly posed as Amazon delivery drivers and held a woman and child hostage is now in custody, according to the North Port Police Department.
The fourth suspect in a home invasion in which a group allegedly posed as Amazon delivery drivers and held a woman and child hostage is now in custody, according to the North Port Police Department.
North Port police help elderly victims of mailbox hit-and-runs
The North Port Police Department is looking for the person who hit and destroyed two mailboxes overnight.
The North Port Police Department is looking for the person who hit and destroyed two mailboxes overnight.
Home invasion suspects tricked woman into answering door by pretending to be Amazon delivery drivers: Police
Three men are accused of forcing their way inside a North Port home, ransacking the place and holding a woman and child hostage before taking off.
Three men are accused of forcing their way inside a North Port home, ransacking the place and holding a woman and child hostage before taking off.
Myakkahatchee Creek clearing could bring some relief from potential flooding in North Port
From blocked to open, the city of North Port hopes recent work to the Myakkahatchee Creek will lessen the chances of flooding.
From blocked to open, the city of North Port hopes recent work to the Myakkahatchee Creek will lessen the chances of flooding.
North Port Special Election could bring new police department after over overcrowding
Residents in North Port are voting in a special election on Tuesday that could help ease the strain on city services.
Residents in North Port are voting in a special election on Tuesday that could help ease the strain on city services.
Man accused of taking photos up shopper's dress at Hobby Lobby: NPPD
A man faces felony charges after North Port police say he used his phone to take photos up a shopper's dress at Hobby Lobby, and investigators are working to find out whether there are more victims.
A man faces felony charges after North Port police say he used his phone to take photos up a shopper's dress at Hobby Lobby, and investigators are working to find out whether there are more victims.
Suspect in custody following carjacking, sexual assault: North Port Police Department
Law enforcement officers in Florida are investigating a carjacking that took place in North Port and a subsequent sexual assault that happened in Charlotte County.
Law enforcement officers in Florida are investigating a carjacking that took place in North Port and a subsequent sexual assault that happened in Charlotte County.
Missing Child Alert: 16-year-old last seen in North Port found safe
A statewide Missing Child Alert issued Thursday for a 16-year-old last seen in North Port has been canceled, investigators said. The teen was found safe.
A statewide Missing Child Alert issued Thursday for a 16-year-old last seen in North Port has been canceled, investigators said. The teen was found safe.
Gabby Petito case: Brian Laundrie's sister estranged from family amid explosive new docuseries
Brian Laundrie's sister says she hasn't spoken to her parents in two years amid fallout from a new docuseries that reveals text messages between her and her mom that shows them joking about how police let Gabby Petito's killer slip out under their nose before ultimately killing himself in a park nearby.
Brian Laundrie's sister says she hasn't spoken to her parents in two years amid fallout from a new docuseries that reveals text messages between her and her mom that shows them joking about how police let Gabby Petito's killer slip out under their nose before ultimately killing himself in a park nearby.
North Port Fire-Rescue battles multiple brush fires as burn ban remains in effect
Three brush fires and a house fire kept crews with North Port Fire Rescue busy on Friday.
Three brush fires and a house fire kept crews with North Port Fire Rescue busy on Friday.
Sarasota man accused of exposing himself gets into chase with officer, ending in crash
A Sarasota man accused of exposing himself in public was arrested Tuesday after getting into a chase with a North Port police officer, which ended in a crash.
A Sarasota man accused of exposing himself in public was arrested Tuesday after getting into a chase with a North Port police officer, which ended in a crash.
1 dead, 1 arrested in North Port shooting: Police
One man is dead, and another has been arrested after an argument turned to gunfire on Thursday night.
One man is dead, and another has been arrested after an argument turned to gunfire on Thursday night.