Volunteers hand out human trafficking hotline soap, missing children posters at Clearwater hotels, diners
Florida ranks third in the nation for human trafficking cases, prompting nonprofits Selah Freedom and The SOAP Project to launch an awareness outreach effort in Clearwater.
Florida ranks third in the nation for human trafficking cases, prompting nonprofits Selah Freedom and The SOAP Project to launch an awareness outreach effort in Clearwater.
Florida lawyer, influencer daughter arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot
A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery.
A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery.
Polk County Sheriff's Office highlights ongoing upgrades at animal shelter
For more than a year now, animal welfare advocates have been raising concerns about conditions at the Polk County Animal Control shelter. Now, the Polk County Sheriff's Office, which runs the shelter, is updating the community on the ongoing improvements made to the facility.
For more than a year now, animal welfare advocates have been raising concerns about conditions at the Polk County Animal Control shelter. Now, the Polk County Sheriff's Office, which runs the shelter, is updating the community on the ongoing improvements made to the facility.
Fire officials warn that transition from drought to rainy season does not mean brushfire season is over
State fire officials are warning that lightning strikes could increase the number of fires, even as the rainy season begins.
State fire officials are warning that lightning strikes could increase the number of fires, even as the rainy season begins.
2026 Florida Python Challenge registration begins
Registration is now open for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.
Bradenton police locate suspect after teen found dead outside home following 911 call
Bradenton police located a person suspected of being involved in a homicide investigation after a teenager was found dead outside a Florida home Monday night.
Bradenton police located a person suspected of being involved in a homicide investigation after a teenager was found dead outside a Florida home Monday night.
9/11 steel beam returns to Sarasota school where President Bush learned United States was under attack
We’re coming up on 25 years since 9/11 happened, and Tuesday evening, a piece of history from that day will be coming to Sarasota.
We’re coming up on 25 years since 9/11 happened, and Tuesday evening, a piece of history from that day will be coming to Sarasota.
2 airlifted to hospital after car crashes into utility pole on US-19 in Pinellas County, FHP says
Two people were airlifted to the hospital after a car crash in Pinellas County on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people were airlifted to the hospital after a car crash in Pinellas County on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Indian Rocks Beach implements paid parking for visitors as part of six-month pilot program
Beachgoers visiting Indian Rocks Beach will now have to pay to park at public beach access points.
Beachgoers visiting Indian Rocks Beach will now have to pay to park at public beach access points.
Bay Area first responders graduate from mental health program aimed at helping their own: 'It's a new tool'
A first-of-its-kind mental health and resiliency program at St. Petersburg College graduated its latest class this week in Clearwater, bringing together officers, deputies and emergency personnel from agencies across the region.
A first-of-its-kind mental health and resiliency program at St. Petersburg College graduated its latest class this week in Clearwater, bringing together officers, deputies and emergency personnel from agencies across the region.
Lakeland Navy veteran honors fallen cousin on all-female 'Flight of Honor' to Washington, D.C.
The 88-year-old retired Navy control tower operator joined dozens of female veterans aboard an Allegiant Air Flight of Honor departing from Lakeland Linder International Airport, part of the largest all-female veteran Flight of Honor out of Florida.
The 88-year-old retired Navy control tower operator joined dozens of female veterans aboard an Allegiant Air Flight of Honor departing from Lakeland Linder International Airport, part of the largest all-female veteran Flight of Honor out of Florida.
Tampa Electric warns of scammers using AI, fake websites to target utility customers
Tampa Electric is warning customers about a growing wave of utility scams using artificial intelligence, fake websites and aggressive payment demands.
Tampa Electric is warning customers about a growing wave of utility scams using artificial intelligence, fake websites and aggressive payment demands.
Hillsborough County plans major traffic relief projects for growing Lithia, Riverview communities
Traffic headaches are becoming part of the daily routine for many drivers in southern Hillsborough County, especially along Lithia Pinecrest Road in the growing FishHawk area.
Traffic headaches are becoming part of the daily routine for many drivers in southern Hillsborough County, especially along Lithia Pinecrest Road in the growing FishHawk area.
DUI driver accused of fleeing scene after Pasco County crash leaves man dead, woman paralyzed: FHP
A suspected drunk driver is facing several felony charges after troopers say he fled the scene of a four-vehicle crash on U.S. 19 in Pasco County that left a man dead, a woman paralyzed, and another woman injured with two broken legs.
A suspected drunk driver is facing several felony charges after troopers say he fled the scene of a four-vehicle crash on U.S. 19 in Pasco County that left a man dead, a woman paralyzed, and another woman injured with two broken legs.
All-female Flight of Honor gives Florida veterans long-overdue recognition in Washington, D.C.
An all-female Flight of Honor brought 120 women veterans from across Florida to Washington, D.C. in March, marking the largest trip of its kind from the state.
An all-female Flight of Honor brought 120 women veterans from across Florida to Washington, D.C. in March, marking the largest trip of its kind from the state.
Tampa's Armature Works developers win initial approval for Blind Pass Marina revitalization in St. Pete Beach
The developers behind Tampa’s popular Armature Works are hoping to redevelop Blind Pass Marina in St. Pete Beach.
The developers behind Tampa’s popular Armature Works are hoping to redevelop Blind Pass Marina in St. Pete Beach.
Florida drunk driver nearly 3 times legal limit arrested after deadly wrong-way I-75 crash: FHP
A single decision on Interstate 75 destroyed the lives of multiple families and left a 21-year-old driver dead in Charlotte County over the weekend.
A single decision on Interstate 75 destroyed the lives of multiple families and left a 21-year-old driver dead in Charlotte County over the weekend.
$9.6 million Bartow pedestrian bridge connects Fort Fraser Trail
A new pedestrian bridge under construction over State Road 60 in Bartow is drawing praise from local business owners and city leaders for its potential to improve safety and connectivity.
A new pedestrian bridge under construction over State Road 60 in Bartow is drawing praise from local business owners and city leaders for its potential to improve safety and connectivity.
Demolition begins on historic Wallace Stovall Tampa Tribune building
A piece of Tampa history is coming down as demolition crews recently began tearing apart the Wallace Stovall building in downtown Tampa, better known to generations of residents as the old Tampa Tribune building.
A piece of Tampa history is coming down as demolition crews recently began tearing apart the Wallace Stovall building in downtown Tampa, better known to generations of residents as the old Tampa Tribune building.
Tampa's Special Operations Forces Week helps military members transition, navigate daily life
Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week in the Bay Area is underway in downtown Tampa, with the Tampa Convention Center and the JW Marriott hosting dozens of plenary sessions.
Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week in the Bay Area is underway in downtown Tampa, with the Tampa Convention Center and the JW Marriott hosting dozens of plenary sessions.