Four-legged fire victim joins Madeira Beach Fire Department

Clover's story starts out sad: A small puppy burned so badly she was permanently disfigured.  But now, she's getting better and helping others along the way after being sworn in to the Madeira Beach Fire Department.

Barbara Bush, 92, to focus on 'comfort care'

Jim McGrath, spokesman for former President George H.W. Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush released the following statement on Sunday:

Line of strong storms heading toward Bay Area

A cold front has made its way across the southeastern United States and the Gulf of Mexico and is now pushing into the Bay Area, bringing with it a line of strong storms. 

Kevin Hart to Philly Starbucks: "Make this right"

Philadelphia native and comedian Kevin Hart has responded to the controversial arrest of two black men at a Center City Starbucks that has gone viral.

Nationwide manhunt for Minnesota woman wanted in 2 murders

A Minnesota woman is now the subject of a nationwide manhunt after authorities say she murdered her husband last month and may have also murdered a woman in Florida earlier this week in order to assume her identity. 

Valrico duo's burrito recipe wins state cooking contest

It was a food fight, but instead of hurling hash, teens at Bloomingdale High School were competing to have their creations named the best recipe for next year's lunch menus. 

Verizon: Service restored after large outage

Verizon Wireless customer service representatives say service should be getting back to normal after the company suffered a "wireless network issue" in parts of the Bay Area last night. 

Court rules Redner can grow his own medical marijuana

A court has concluded that Joe Redner can grow his own marijuana under the guidelines set forth by his doctor to treat his cancer.

Girls jump from balcony to escape dance studio fire

 Authorities in New Jersey say several girls jumped from a balcony to escape a fire at a dance studio.

Some Winn-Dixie stores reborn with Hispanic focus

As nearly 100 Winn-Dixie stores close across the Southeast, the chain’s parent company, Southeastern Grocers, is trying its hand at something different: Appealing to Tampa’s Hispanic population.

Strong storms moving across Bay Area Saturday

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Pinellas County as a line of strong storms moves toward Florida's west coast off of the Gulf of Mexico Saturday evening.

Memorial park honors U.S. veterans of all conflicts

Phase one of Tampa’s Veterans Memorial Park is done. It's a place to take the family and spend the day walking along the shaded paths while remembering those who fought for our freedom. 

Forecasters expect 'above-average' hurricane season

Researchers at Colorado State University have issued their 35th annual forecast for hurricane season, and it may not be quite what coastal residents want to hear. The team is calling for a "slightly above average” Atlantic storm season in 2018.

Jameis Winston unveils 'dream room' at elementary school

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston went back to school Tuesday to unveil his first Jameis Winston Dream Room.

Rays' owner offers stadium funding ideas

Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg came out swinging on Opening Day, ready to talk about the reality of his 2018 Tampa Bay Rays.