Clearwater construction fraud: Contractor accused of taking $832K from church
Clearwater police arrested contractor William Botelho, the owner of Custom Building Solutions, on Wednesday and charged him with grand theft over $100,000.
Clearwater police arrested contractor William Botelho, the owner of Custom Building Solutions, on Wednesday and charged him with grand theft over $100,000.
USF students invent smart water bottle sleeve to take guesswork out of hydration
USF students developed a smart silicone sleeve that turns a standard water bottle into a personalized hydration tracker.
USF students developed a smart silicone sleeve that turns a standard water bottle into a personalized hydration tracker.
Florida Department of Education warns of data breach affecting nearly 5 million people
The Florida Department of Education is warning millions of families to keep a close eye on their personal information after hackers gained unauthorized access to the state's student financial aid website.
The Florida Department of Education is warning millions of families to keep a close eye on their personal information after hackers gained unauthorized access to the state's student financial aid website.
Rays stadium vote: Tampa City Council passes $21M community benefits package
Tampa leaders approved a mandatory $21 million community benefits package Thursday in a tight 4-3 vote, clearing a major hurdle to build a new Rays stadium in the city.
Tampa leaders approved a mandatory $21 million community benefits package Thursday in a tight 4-3 vote, clearing a major hurdle to build a new Rays stadium in the city.
How Sarasota police solve crimes in minutes with real-time center
The Sarasota Police Department opened the doors to its Real Time Operations Center as leadership implored state lawmakers to preserve license plate readers credited with solving more than 50% of the city’s crimes.
The Sarasota Police Department opened the doors to its Real Time Operations Center as leadership implored state lawmakers to preserve license plate readers credited with solving more than 50% of the city’s crimes.
Florida man shoots and kills roommates over arguments about ice-cream, police say
A Florida man is accused of shooting and killing both of his roommates after an alleged argument over ice cream, according to the Ocala Police Department.
A Florida man is accused of shooting and killing both of his roommates after an alleged argument over ice cream, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Father of 2 drowns after being caught in current trying to rescue seagull caught in fishing line
A young father of two lost his life on Sunday after being caught in a current while trying to help a seagull tangled in his fishing line near his Florida home.
A young father of two lost his life on Sunday after being caught in a current while trying to help a seagull tangled in his fishing line near his Florida home.
Florida homeowner holds suspected burglar wearing ski mask at gunpoint: WCSO
A Florida homeowner held a burglary suspect at gunpoint after finding him rummaging through vehicles early Tuesday morning in Inlet Beach, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida homeowner held a burglary suspect at gunpoint after finding him rummaging through vehicles early Tuesday morning in Inlet Beach, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office.
Riverview man accused of attempted murder after strangling and stabbing woman: HCSO
Deputies arrested a Riverview man after he allegedly strangled and stabbed a woman multiple times during an argument in Tampa on Wednesday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies arrested a Riverview man after he allegedly strangled and stabbed a woman multiple times during an argument in Tampa on Wednesday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Man breaks into St. Pete Popeyes, films himself pretending to take order at drive-thru: Document
A man faces a burglary charge after entering a closed St. Petersburg Popeyes through the drive-thru window, according to an arrest affidavit.
A man faces a burglary charge after entering a closed St. Petersburg Popeyes through the drive-thru window, according to an arrest affidavit.
Golf cart crash sends 2 St. Pete officers to hospital: SPPD
Two St. Petersburg police officers riding in a golf cart sustained non-life-threatening injuries following a crash Thursday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Two St. Petersburg police officers riding in a golf cart sustained non-life-threatening injuries following a crash Thursday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Tampa weather: Here's when rain is expected to return to Bay Area
Rain chances will increase across Central Florida during the second half of the weekend as an active weather pattern moves into the region following isolated showers Thursday.
Rain chances will increase across Central Florida during the second half of the weekend as an active weather pattern moves into the region following isolated showers Thursday.
Parents urged to check sex offender registry before taking kids trick-or-treating
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and safety officials are urging Tampa Bay families to take some extra precautions before children head out trick-or-treating.
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and safety officials are urging Tampa Bay families to take some extra precautions before children head out trick-or-treating.
Florida gambling bust nets 10 arrests, seizure of $1.6M in assets, over 200 illegal slot machines: LCSO
Lee County detectives and state gaming officials dismantled a massive illegal gambling network this week after executing coordinated search warrants across Florida and Pennsylvania that netted nearly $1.6 million in assets and led to 10 arrests.
Lee County detectives and state gaming officials dismantled a massive illegal gambling network this week after executing coordinated search warrants across Florida and Pennsylvania that netted nearly $1.6 million in assets and led to 10 arrests.
Woman wearing burka escorted out of Florida county meeting after playing call to prayer recording
A woman wearing a burka was escorted out of a Florida county commissioners meeting on Tuesday after playing a recording of the Islamic call to prayer during the public comment period where residents spoke against the potential expansion of a local mosque amid concerns from some over its wording on zoning and agenda materials.
A woman wearing a burka was escorted out of a Florida county commissioners meeting on Tuesday after playing a recording of the Islamic call to prayer during the public comment period where residents spoke against the potential expansion of a local mosque amid concerns from some over its wording on zoning and agenda materials.
Florida man accused of critically injuring baby that was ‘annoying’ him: Police
A Florida man faces multiple charges after police said he severely abused an infant and pushed the child's mother when she confronted him.
A Florida man faces multiple charges after police said he severely abused an infant and pushed the child's mother when she confronted him.
Rays fan viral prayer: Man visits St. Petersburg church before Game 5
A visiting baseball fan turned to divine intervention to help fuel a Tampa Bay Rays World Series win, drawing more than 100,000 viewers online before heading into Tropicana Field for Game 5.
A visiting baseball fan turned to divine intervention to help fuel a Tampa Bay Rays World Series win, drawing more than 100,000 viewers online before heading into Tropicana Field for Game 5.
Polk County K9 Ace’s handler gets replacement after line-of-duty shooting: Meet K9 Vader
The Polk County Sheriff's Office added 15-month-old German Shepherd K9 Vader to its active roster alongside Handler Natalie Oestreich, following the forced retirement of her former K9, Ace.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office added 15-month-old German Shepherd K9 Vader to its active roster alongside Handler Natalie Oestreich, following the forced retirement of her former K9, Ace.
Tampa woman accused of hitting patrol car during stolen vehicle pursuit: HCSO
A Tampa woman was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say she fled from law enforcement in a stolen vehicle, nearly hit a deputy and rammed into a patrol car during a pursuit.
A Tampa woman was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say she fled from law enforcement in a stolen vehicle, nearly hit a deputy and rammed into a patrol car during a pursuit.
DeSantis awards $100 million for Florida springs restoration
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than $100 million in state grants Wednesday during a press conference in Crystal River to boost water quality and expand water supply projects across Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than $100 million in state grants Wednesday during a press conference in Crystal River to boost water quality and expand water supply projects across Florida.