St. Petersburg hoists flag to kick off America 250 celebrations
St. Petersburg leaders and community members gathered outside City Hall on Wednesday morning for a special flag raising ceremony to kick off Independence Day festivities early.
St. Petersburg leaders and community members gathered outside City Hall on Wednesday morning for a special flag raising ceremony to kick off Independence Day festivities early.
Missing Tampa mom, children safely located
A Tampa mother who was reported missing along with her three children on Tuesday has been safely located. Her children were located safely on Tuesday night.
A Tampa mother who was reported missing along with her three children on Tuesday has been safely located. Her children were located safely on Tuesday night.
Florida SWAT Association holds first active shooter conference at Florida Southern College
Law enforcement officers from across the state have gathered at Florida Southern College for realistic tactical training drills. The exercises mark the first-ever conference hosted by the Florida SWAT Association to prepare teams for high-stakes emergencies.
Law enforcement officers from across the state have gathered at Florida Southern College for realistic tactical training drills. The exercises mark the first-ever conference hosted by the Florida SWAT Association to prepare teams for high-stakes emergencies.
Pasco County fawn rescue: Two baby deer recovering after surviving 500-acre wildfire
Two baby deer rescued from a wildfire that scorched hundreds of acres in Pasco County are recovering well at Owl's Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife in Odessa.
Two baby deer rescued from a wildfire that scorched hundreds of acres in Pasco County are recovering well at Owl's Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife in Odessa.
Saint Stephens teachers reminisce on Bradenton soccer residency players
Several teachers at a school in Bradenton are reminiscing on the years they spent teaching some of the biggest names in U.S. men's soccer before they became stars.
Several teachers at a school in Bradenton are reminiscing on the years they spent teaching some of the biggest names in U.S. men's soccer before they became stars.
Pinellas County schools launch all-girls automotive maintenance training program
To meet growing workforce demands in the area, Pinellas County Schools is pushing students to examine non-traditional roles in common job fields.
To meet growing workforce demands in the area, Pinellas County Schools is pushing students to examine non-traditional roles in common job fields.
Bradenton holiday safety: Officials urge caution ahead of Fourth of July weekend
Manatee County Beach Patrol officials are preparing for an influx of visitors at Coquina Beach ahead of a busy holiday weekend.
Manatee County Beach Patrol officials are preparing for an influx of visitors at Coquina Beach ahead of a busy holiday weekend.
DeSantis uses new Florida law to flag 90 foreign terrorist organizations
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the state intends to use a new law to officially designate and combat domestic and foreign terrorist groups operating within its borders.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the state intends to use a new law to officially designate and combat domestic and foreign terrorist groups operating within its borders.
Lakeland man accused of crashing into ambulance and bolting found sleeping on couch: PCSO
A Lakeland man is facing charges after deputies say he was involved in a hit-and-run crash with an ambulance.
A Lakeland man is facing charges after deputies say he was involved in a hit-and-run crash with an ambulance.
Former Hardee County deputy accused of making fraudulent credit card purchases at Florida casino: HCSO
A former Hardee County Sheriff's Office corporal was arrested after investigators say he used another person's credit card to make hundreds of dollars in fraudulent purchases at the Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino.
A former Hardee County Sheriff's Office corporal was arrested after investigators say he used another person's credit card to make hundreds of dollars in fraudulent purchases at the Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino.
Venice man dead after early morning apartment complex shooting: Police
A man is dead after an early Wednesday morning shooting at an apartment complex in Venice, according to the Venice Police Department.
A man is dead after an early Wednesday morning shooting at an apartment complex in Venice, according to the Venice Police Department.
Florida scallop season 2026: Here’s what to know
Scalloping enthusiasts are hitting state waters as harvesting windows open for the popular marine activity across several coastal regions.
Scalloping enthusiasts are hitting state waters as harvesting windows open for the popular marine activity across several coastal regions.
Cross Creek park preserves historic Florida home of Pulitzer Prize winner Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
A historic state park in Florida preserves the legendary orange grove and home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.
A historic state park in Florida preserves the legendary orange grove and home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.
Woman arrested in connection with Easter death of 85-year-old man at Auburndale mobile home park
Auburndale police arrested a woman after an 85-year-old man was killed at a local mobile home park.
Auburndale police arrested a woman after an 85-year-old man was killed at a local mobile home park.
St. Pete police identify suspect after 86-year-old man, family dog killed
St. Petersburg police have released new details in a homicide investigation after an 86-year-old man was found dead Tuesday in the 5800 block of 11th Street South.
St. Petersburg police have released new details in a homicide investigation after an 86-year-old man was found dead Tuesday in the 5800 block of 11th Street South.
'Liberty by the Bay': Tampa to mark America's 250th anniversary with expanded Fourth of July celebration
The City of Tampa is expecting thousands of people throughout downtown on Saturday for an expanded Fourth of July celebration.
The City of Tampa is expecting thousands of people throughout downtown on Saturday for an expanded Fourth of July celebration.
Fourth of July fireworks could trigger influx of lost pets at Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center
Hillsborough County shelter officials are bracing for a severe strain on resources as fireworks threaten to scare local pets into running away this weekend.
Hillsborough County shelter officials are bracing for a severe strain on resources as fireworks threaten to scare local pets into running away this weekend.
Pinellas County football coach arrested after 3-month relationship with 14-year-old girl: Deputies
A Pinellas County football coach was arrested on Tuesday for having an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old girl, according to deputies.
A Pinellas County football coach was arrested on Tuesday for having an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old girl, according to deputies.
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins sues Republican opponent James Fishback over election residency requirements
Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback fought back Tuesday against an eligibility lawsuit filed by primary opponent Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, who claims Fishback fails to meet state residency guidelines.
Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback fought back Tuesday against an eligibility lawsuit filed by primary opponent Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, who claims Fishback fails to meet state residency guidelines.
Homicide investigation underway in St. Pete, no suspect in custody: Police
St. Petersburg police officers are investigating a homicide after a victim was found dead on 11th Street South on Tuesday. Investigators say they suspect foul play but have not yet made any arrests.
St. Petersburg police officers are investigating a homicide after a victim was found dead on 11th Street South on Tuesday. Investigators say they suspect foul play but have not yet made any arrests.