Pinellas County sees promising tourism data following Hurricanes Helene, Milton

After Pinellas County's coastline was rocked by Hurricane Helene, tourism data shows a strong rebound. Visit St. Pete-Clearwater said the tourism numbers from October 2024 to September 2025 exceeded expectations.

TECO, Duke Energy warn of utility scams on awareness day

TECO, Duke Energy, and the Better Business Bureau Serving West Florida (BBB) have designated Wednesday, Nov. 19 as Utility Scam Awareness Day in an effort to educate residents about these kinds of schemes.

Man arrested after chase in stolen F-150, detectives find meth in backpack: HCSO

A man accused of stealing a truck in Plant City is facing several charges after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives and an aviation unit tracked him down during a pursuit Tuesday afternoon.

FHP releases photos of driver, SUV suspected in deadly Wesley Chapel hit-and-run

The Florida Highway Patrol released multiple photos of a driver and vehicle they believe were involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a 39-year-old man dead in Wesley Chapel Sunday night.

St. Pete business offering place for artists, small-batch producers

In the heart of downtown St. Pete, The Merchant stands as a celebration of all things local — a shop that’s part boutique, part art gallery, and all about community.

DeSantis signs death warrant in 1987 Florida murders

In what could be Florida’s record 19th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for an inmate convicted in the 1987 murders of two people in a home in Okaloosa County.

Anna Kepner's stepbrother, 16, a 'suspect' in Florida teen's death aboard cruise ship: Court filing

The 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, the Florida teenager who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship, is being investigated as a possible suspect in the teen's death, according to a new court filing in an unrelated family case.

Tampa ranked worst city in U.S. for holiday traffic: Report

A new report from Consumer Affairs has ranked Tampa as the worst city to drive in during the holidays. 

Spring Hill teen riding dirt bike with no lights killed in crash with truck: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol says a 19-year-old man riding a mini dirt bike with no lights on is dead after a crash with a truck in Spring Hill Tuesday evening.

Florida lawmakers renew debate over lowering firearm age to 18

Florida lawmakers are once again debating whether 18-year-olds should be allowed to buy rifles and other long guns in the state.