Humane Society of Highlands County still recovering from Irma
Two months after Hurricane Irma spun through the center of Florida, its effects are still being felt at the Humane Society of Highlands County, from downed trees to an increase in rescue animals.
Two months after Hurricane Irma spun through the center of Florida, its effects are still being felt at the Humane Society of Highlands County, from downed trees to an increase in rescue animals.
13-year-old killed in hit-and-run accident
A family is grieving the loss of their 13-year-old son who was hit and killed by a pickup truck early Sunday morning.
A family is grieving the loss of their 13-year-old son who was hit and killed by a pickup truck early Sunday morning.
Rat poison-laced 'spice' leads to one death, one illness in Hillsborough Co.
The Hillsborough Department of Health says they have found two cases of users of synthetic marijuana falling sick to doses that are laced with rat poison.
The Hillsborough Department of Health says they have found two cases of users of synthetic marijuana falling sick to doses that are laced with rat poison.
Grandparents stepping up for children of opiate addicts
Child welfare systems across the country are straining to place children of opioid-addicted parents in safe homes.
Child welfare systems across the country are straining to place children of opioid-addicted parents in safe homes.
Craftsman gives discarded trees new life in St. Pete Warehouse District
In a 1,100-square-foot space at the ArtsXchange Warehouse District, Thomas Geer is surrounded by wood: Wooden utensils, wooden tables, and big pieces of tree trunks.
In a 1,100-square-foot space at the ArtsXchange Warehouse District, Thomas Geer is surrounded by wood: Wooden utensils, wooden tables, and big pieces of tree trunks.
The girl with the cape: Young cyclist inspires others
In our darkest of times, there is an inherent potential for greatness. We need a superhero. I have found one in the most unlikely of places: Alafia River State Park in Lithia.
In our darkest of times, there is an inherent potential for greatness. We need a superhero. I have found one in the most unlikely of places: Alafia River State Park in Lithia.
'Bolts Blue' bubbling up around Tampa
Fountains around downtown Tampa are looking extra blue this weekend as the city shows its support for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Fountains around downtown Tampa are looking extra blue this weekend as the city shows its support for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
McDonald's rolls out burgers with fresh beef
McDonald's says that, starting Wednesday, it will be selling fresh beef quarter-pound burgers at hundreds of restaurants in the New York City region. It had previously been using frozen meat for all of its burgers.
McDonald's says that, starting Wednesday, it will be selling fresh beef quarter-pound burgers at hundreds of restaurants in the New York City region. It had previously been using frozen meat for all of its burgers.
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.
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:
Jim McGrath, spokesman for former President George H.W. Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush released the following statement on Sunday:
Boy with cerebral palsy surprises parents by reciting Pledge of Allegiance
A father in St. Pete turned on his camera right away when his 5-year-old son, Jake began to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
A father in St. Pete turned on his camera right away when his 5-year-old son, Jake began to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.