Food giveaway seen as a helping hand for those missing SNAP benefits
Hundreds of families waited hours outside the Lee Davis Community Center in Tampa, some arriving before sunrise Friday, all waiting for the same thing: help to put food on the table.
Hundreds of families waited hours outside the Lee Davis Community Center in Tampa, some arriving before sunrise Friday, all waiting for the same thing: help to put food on the table.
Deadly Ybor crash: Suspect accused of killing 4 to remain behind bars until trial
Silas Kenneth Sampson, 22, will remain in jail while he awaits trial for the deadly crash that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others outside Bradley’s on 7th Avenue in Ybor City.
Silas Kenneth Sampson, 22, will remain in jail while he awaits trial for the deadly crash that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others outside Bradley’s on 7th Avenue in Ybor City.
Bonnet Springs Park postpones annual Christmas light event because of traffic woes
Bonnet Springs Park is postponing its very popular holiday Christmas light event.
Bonnet Springs Park is postponing its very popular holiday Christmas light event.
USF softball to hold memorial game for former teammate who died of brain cancer
The USF softball season may be months away, but the Bulls are preparing for a big game on Friday.
The USF softball season may be months away, but the Bulls are preparing for a big game on Friday.
SeaWorld Orlando no longer allowing seated walkers in its theme park: 'Disappointing'
Update (Nov. 25): The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division said it has opened an investigation after receiving numerous complaints about the recent policy change at SeaWorld Orlando.
Update (Nov. 25): The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division said it has opened an investigation after receiving numerous complaints about the recent policy change at SeaWorld Orlando.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This week, Tampa Bay area plumbers fielded calls of leaking water heaters after the drop in temperatures likely stressed the tanks.