Man accused of shooting victim in leg in Sarasota Lowe’s parking lot arrested
A shooting suspect has been arrested after a man was hospitalized when gunshots rang out in the parking lot of a Sarasota Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Tuesday.
A shooting suspect has been arrested after a man was hospitalized when gunshots rang out in the parking lot of a Sarasota Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Tuesday.
Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for attempted assassination of Trump
Ryan Routh was sentenced on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he played golf at his Florida country club in 2024.
Ryan Routh was sentenced on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he played golf at his Florida country club in 2024.
Jewelry store burglars steal $45K of gems and a gun after breaking into St. Pete store with sledgehammer: SPPD
A suspected jewelry store burglar has been arrested and another is on the run after a heist at Old Northeast Jewelers.
A suspected jewelry store burglar has been arrested and another is on the run after a heist at Old Northeast Jewelers.
Florida education leaders caution students, parents about ICE walkout protests
It’s trending across the country: students protesting during school hours, and they’re starting to hit closer to home.
It’s trending across the country: students protesting during school hours, and they’re starting to hit closer to home.
Gubernatorial Florida GOP candidate launches Tinder account to campaign to young female voters
A Republican candidate for governor in Florida announced on Monday that he launched a Tinder account so that he can campaign to young female voters in the Sunshine State.
A Republican candidate for governor in Florida announced on Monday that he launched a Tinder account so that he can campaign to young female voters in the Sunshine State.
St. Pete man crossing 22nd Avenue dies after being hit by vehicle: Police
A pedestrian who was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning while crossing a road in St. Petersburg has passed away, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
A pedestrian who was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning while crossing a road in St. Petersburg has passed away, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
Tampa Bay Rays' massive development plans revealed by Hillsborough commissioners
The high-stakes effort to secure a new home for the Tampa Bay Rays moves to the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday.
The high-stakes effort to secure a new home for the Tampa Bay Rays moves to the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday.
Pinellas Park teacher, coach accused of lewd or lascivious conduct with students
A teacher at Pinellas Park Plato Academy is behind bars accused of building inappropriate relationships with female students.
A teacher at Pinellas Park Plato Academy is behind bars accused of building inappropriate relationships with female students.
St. Petersburg dedicates new firefighter’s memorial along downtown waterfront
City leaders, firefighters and community members gathered Wednesday morning at Demens Landing Park.
City leaders, firefighters and community members gathered Wednesday morning at Demens Landing Park.
Florida lawmakers consider arming staff on college campuses under school safety bill
A wide-ranging school safety bill moving through the Florida House could bring armed faculty or staff members to public college and university campuses for the first time.
A wide-ranging school safety bill moving through the Florida House could bring armed faculty or staff members to public college and university campuses for the first time.
The race to reshape St. Pete: Nine visions compete for Historic Gas Plant District
The city of St. Petersburg received nine distinct proposals aimed at transforming the 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District.
The city of St. Petersburg received nine distinct proposals aimed at transforming the 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District.
Energy company expands footprint, including adding jobs at Gibsonton plant
Siemens Energy is making its footprint larger in the Bay Area by investing $1 billion dollars into the workforce in the United States, with a lot of the work happening at its plant in Gibsonton.
Siemens Energy is making its footprint larger in the Bay Area by investing $1 billion dollars into the workforce in the United States, with a lot of the work happening at its plant in Gibsonton.
New $15M bridge to link Tampa and Clearwater Beach: What pedestrians can expect
A major pedestrian route designed to help connect Clearwater Beach to Tampa is nearing completion, with the $15.3 million Courtney Campbell Causeway pedestrian overpass on track to open by the end of the year.
A major pedestrian route designed to help connect Clearwater Beach to Tampa is nearing completion, with the $15.3 million Courtney Campbell Causeway pedestrian overpass on track to open by the end of the year.
Florida girls kidnapped by man they met on Roblox: MCSO
Two missing Florida girls are back home and a 19-year-old man from Nebraska is behind bars after deputies say he kidnapped them after they met on the gaming app Roblox.
Two missing Florida girls are back home and a 19-year-old man from Nebraska is behind bars after deputies say he kidnapped them after they met on the gaming app Roblox.
Florida freeze hits Parkesdale Farms: Why your grocery bill and Valentine’s Day could be impacted
Lt. Governor Jay Collins toured Parkesdale Farms in Hillsborough County on Tuesday afternoon, where Matt Parke, the farm's manager, estimates a crop loss of 20% that will raise prices at the grocery store.
Lt. Governor Jay Collins toured Parkesdale Farms in Hillsborough County on Tuesday afternoon, where Matt Parke, the farm's manager, estimates a crop loss of 20% that will raise prices at the grocery store.
Hillsborough High School teacher fired after being accused of soliciting a minor for sexual activity
A now-former Hillsborough County teacher is accused of soliciting a minor for sexual activity.
A now-former Hillsborough County teacher is accused of soliciting a minor for sexual activity.
More than 500 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued in Florida as temperatures dropped across state
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it and its partners have rescued more than 500 cold-stunned sea turtles just over the past few days across the state.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it and its partners have rescued more than 500 cold-stunned sea turtles just over the past few days across the state.
Trial begins for ex-deputy accused of fleeing to Colombia after deadly DUI crash on Courtney Campbell Causeway
Opening statements began in the trial for a former deputy charged with DUI manslaughter.
Opening statements began in the trial for a former deputy charged with DUI manslaughter.
Florida rip current safety: Why first responders say you should 'go with the flow'
Florida weather can change in a minute and from Feb. 2-6, local and state leaders are promoting Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week to inform the public about severe weather and encourage proper preparation.
Florida weather can change in a minute and from Feb. 2-6, local and state leaders are promoting Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week to inform the public about severe weather and encourage proper preparation.
Hillsborough County taps telehealth to tackle non-emergency 911 calls
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is partnering with telemedicine platform MD Ally to change how the department handles the thousands of non-emergency calls dispatchers receive every year.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is partnering with telemedicine platform MD Ally to change how the department handles the thousands of non-emergency calls dispatchers receive every year.



















