Pinellas County sex offender faked death to evade police for 16 years, arrested in Indiana: US Marshals
A Pinellas County sex offender who previously staged his own death and evaded law enforcement for 16 years, was arrested in Indiana, the U.S. Marshal’s Office said.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Antonio Brown released from Miami jail to await attempted murder trial
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown walked out of a Miami jail on Thursday, released on $25,000 bail after pleading not guilty to a second-degree attempted murder charge.
ICE officials tout hundreds of arrests in immigration operation in Florida
More than 230 people accused of being in the U.S. illegally were arrested as part of a large-scale operation across Florida.
St. Petersburg resident faces $4,000 water bill nightmare
St. Petersburg resident Erika Shrauger was hit with a staggering $4,000 water bill in September, despite being out of town for work for two months.
Businesses feeling pinch as Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina makeover gets underway
Work is moving full speed ahead at the Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina, a hub for charter boats, tour companies and fishermen.
Family of four displaced after Tampa home fire, dog dies: First responders
A family of four is displaced Wednesday evening after their home caught fire in the 5800 block of West Euclid Avenue in Tampa, first responders said.
St. Pete apartment residents can now stay after fire code violations forced them to vacate
A startling sign hangs on the doors of 30 units at The Morgan Apartments in South St. Pete. It’s a warning from the fire marshal that the units aren’t safe to live in.
New video released one year after Bradenton mother of four was shot, killed in driveway
One year after a deadly shooting took the life of a beloved mother of four, Bradenton police released new surveillance video hoping someone would come forward to help them make arrests.
Plans for USF's giant 'Fletcher District' move forward
This week the Florida Board of Governors approved a major expansion at USF, called ‘The Fletcher District’.
Suspected car prowler arrested in St. Pete, linked to multiple burglaries, police say
A man accused of prowling in driveways early Sunday morning was arrested and linked to several theft and burglary cases, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Pinellas County lawmaker pushes to repeal policy allowing charter schools to share space on public campuses
A Pinellas County lawmaker is moving to roll back Florida’s new "Schools of Hope" expansion, calling it a chaotic and unfair policy that forces public schools to share space with state-approved charter school operators, while taxpayers foot the bill.
Deadline extended for Historic Gas Plant District proposals
Developers and investors now have more time to create their proposals for the Historic Gas Plant District in St. Petersburg. Mayor Ken Welch wrote in a memo that he extended the deadline for the submissions.
Florida man indicted for sexual battery on children could face death penalty: ‘True evil’
On Wednesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the state will seek the death penalty against a man who is accused of sexually battering children.
Hernando dive team finds debris, trash during training at sinkhole
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office trains their dive team to be ready for any circumstances that could come up in emergencies.
Routine maintenance can extend the life of your water heater
This week, Tampa Bay area plumbers fielded calls of leaking water heaters after the drop in temperatures likely stressed the tanks.
Police K-9s from across the country showcase their skills at U.S. Police K9 Association Field Trials
Law enforcement officers and their K9 partners from across the country are showing off their skills in Manatee County.
Florida man jumps from moving vehicle after child called 911 to report her parents fighting inside car: WCSO
A Florida woman grabbed the wheel of a moving vehicle and brought it to a stop after deputies say her husband jumped from the vehicle as they tried to pull it over following a frantic call from their child who called 911 saying her parents were arguing.
Plane catches fire at airport in Highlands County
An airplane ignited into flames at the Avon Park Executive Airport Tuesday night.
New charges filed against man accused in deadly Ybor City crash that killed 4
The Florida Highway Patrol has filed six additional charges against Silas Sampson, the man accused of ramming his vehicle into a Ybor City crowd, killing four people over the weekend.
Bicyclist hit and killed by semi-truck while crossing US 41: FHP
A 49-year-old bicyclist is dead after troopers say he was hit by a semi-truck while trying to cross U.S. Highway 41 in Hillsborough County Tuesday evening.