City of Bradenton Beach saves its police department: "They’re worth their weight in gold"
Residents and business owners filled Bradenton Beach City Hall on Thursday morning, sending a message to city commissioners about their police department that was heard loud and clear.
Residents and business owners filled Bradenton Beach City Hall on Thursday morning, sending a message to city commissioners about their police department that was heard loud and clear.
Florida man arrested for tossing away newborn kittens accused of threatening family member: ‘Dead man walking’
Less than a week after a Florida man was accused of throwing five newborn kittens in the trash, he ended up back in jail after deputies said he threatened to kill a family member.
Less than a week after a Florida man was accused of throwing five newborn kittens in the trash, he ended up back in jail after deputies said he threatened to kill a family member.
Florida man accused of strangling puppy suffering from cocaine-induced seizure
A Florida man was arrested, and a puppy is in protective custody at the Humane Society after deputies said the dog was exposed to cocaine and being strangled.
A Florida man was arrested, and a puppy is in protective custody at the Humane Society after deputies said the dog was exposed to cocaine and being strangled.
Driver ejected, killed after vehicle goes airborne near US-17
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of the driver in Eagle Lake.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of the driver in Eagle Lake.
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns to Tampa Bay to support families in need
Metropolitan Ministries is once again partnering with the National Association of Letter Carriers for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive this weekend.
Metropolitan Ministries is once again partnering with the National Association of Letter Carriers for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive this weekend.
6-year-old dies days after Oldsmar crash: PCSO
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the 6-year-old child involved in the crash died from her injuries Wednesday.
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the 6-year-old child involved in the crash died from her injuries Wednesday.
Veteran teacher answers a new call to serve in the classroom
Christopher Putnam teaches AP U.S. History and Global Perspectives at Bell Creek Academy, but his path to the classroom began with military service.
Christopher Putnam teaches AP U.S. History and Global Perspectives at Bell Creek Academy, but his path to the classroom began with military service.
Florida’s famous Pomeranian Koda the Fluff surprises 3 families in need with 3-day VIP getaway
Koda the Fluff, Florida’s famous Pomeranian, is turning her social media stardom into a lifeline for children in need. Through her non-profit, Smiles Fur Miles, owner Jena McKinstry has organized the Dreamhouse Adventure for families nominated by their communities.
Koda the Fluff, Florida’s famous Pomeranian, is turning her social media stardom into a lifeline for children in need. Through her non-profit, Smiles Fur Miles, owner Jena McKinstry has organized the Dreamhouse Adventure for families nominated by their communities.
Crystal River man killed after being hit by semi-truck in Sumter County crash: FHP
A crash at a Sumter County intersection Wednesday morning left one man dead after troopers say his vehicle entered the path and was hit by an oncoming semi-truck.
A crash at a Sumter County intersection Wednesday morning left one man dead after troopers say his vehicle entered the path and was hit by an oncoming semi-truck.
Bay Area drivers dealing with lovebug swarms as peak season returns: How to protect your car & keep them away
If your windshield has started looking like a bug battlefield, you’re not alone. Lovebug season is back across the Bay Area, with swarms covering cars during daily commutes.
If your windshield has started looking like a bug battlefield, you’re not alone. Lovebug season is back across the Bay Area, with swarms covering cars during daily commutes.
Bay Area veterans connect and heal through fly-fishing program
Project Healing Waters is a veteran-focused nonprofit that uses the art of fly-fishing to help veterans dealing with PTSD, injuries and other challenges reconnect with themselves and others.
Project Healing Waters is a veteran-focused nonprofit that uses the art of fly-fishing to help veterans dealing with PTSD, injuries and other challenges reconnect with themselves and others.
Summer travel costs surge due to rising domestic flight prices, expert says
Despite higher costs fueled by rising fuel prices and strong demand, travelers are still prioritizing vacations and experiences, with experts saying “FOMO" is helping keep travel demand high.
Despite higher costs fueled by rising fuel prices and strong demand, travelers are still prioritizing vacations and experiences, with experts saying “FOMO" is helping keep travel demand high.
Florida congressional map faces new legal challenges centered around the state's Fair Districts Amendment
The legal fight against Florida's new congressional map is ramping up, with a new effort filed Wednesday morning to immediately block the map from taking effect.
The legal fight against Florida's new congressional map is ramping up, with a new effort filed Wednesday morning to immediately block the map from taking effect.
Tierra Verde Marina redevelopment proposal approved after hundreds protest St. Pete meeting
A battle over the future of the Tierra Verde Marina reached a boiling point Wednesday as the St.
A battle over the future of the Tierra Verde Marina reached a boiling point Wednesday as the St.
Tampa legal analyst shares how the backyard guest house dispute led to contempt charges and jail for homeowner
There have been many questions and comments about the neighborhood dispute between Michael Martin and his neighbors, the Babbitts, over the two-story guest house, pool and pickleball court in his backyard.
There have been many questions and comments about the neighborhood dispute between Michael Martin and his neighbors, the Babbitts, over the two-story guest house, pool and pickleball court in his backyard.
Port Tampa Bay holds annual hurricane exercise, improves reliability ahead of storm season
Officials at Port Tampa Bay say they are entering hurricane season with stronger infrastructure and improved coordination, as they work to protect one of the state’s most critical fuel supply hubs at a time of heightened global attention on energy resources.
Officials at Port Tampa Bay say they are entering hurricane season with stronger infrastructure and improved coordination, as they work to protect one of the state’s most critical fuel supply hubs at a time of heightened global attention on energy resources.
Sarasota considers expanding paid parking to 7 days a week
Paid parking in Sarasota could soon be working overtime. City leaders are considering an expansion of paid parking hours to seven days a week, running from 8 a.m. to midnight. The proposal also includes a $5 increase for most parking fines.
Paid parking in Sarasota could soon be working overtime. City leaders are considering an expansion of paid parking hours to seven days a week, running from 8 a.m. to midnight. The proposal also includes a $5 increase for most parking fines.
Hillsborough County puppy dies during surgery after abuse caught on camera: 'It's hard on our community'
The Hillsborough County dog who was seen on camera being kicked and thrown by a woman died during surgery Tuesday. Now, investigators are considering additional charges against the abuser already facing multiple felonies.
The Hillsborough County dog who was seen on camera being kicked and thrown by a woman died during surgery Tuesday. Now, investigators are considering additional charges against the abuser already facing multiple felonies.
Florida redistricting costs climb as millions are spent to alert voters confused of changes
Elections Supervisors in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties are preparing to send information to voters clarifying the districts in which they will be voting.
Elections Supervisors in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties are preparing to send information to voters clarifying the districts in which they will be voting.
Hernando County dump truck fire spreads to nearby brush, causes major delays on southbound I-75: FHP
A dump truck fire is causing major traffic delays in Hernando County on Wednesday afternoon. Portions of lanes along southbound Interstate 75 are closed near mile marker 295, after flames spread from the vehicle into nearby brush, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A dump truck fire is causing major traffic delays in Hernando County on Wednesday afternoon. Portions of lanes along southbound Interstate 75 are closed near mile marker 295, after flames spread from the vehicle into nearby brush, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.