'211 Day' shines light on crisis help available across Tampa Bay
February 11 marks “211 Day," a national effort held each year to spotlight a three-digit number that connects people to help in their community.
February 11 marks “211 Day," a national effort held each year to spotlight a three-digit number that connects people to help in their community.
USF researchers harness sunlight in promising breakthrough to fight red tide
A team of University of South Florida researchers believes an everyday element, sunlight, could play a key role in reducing harmful red tide blooms impacting the Bay Area.
A team of University of South Florida researchers believes an everyday element, sunlight, could play a key role in reducing harmful red tide blooms impacting the Bay Area.
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office honors fallen K-9 partners at memorial service
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office honored some of its most loyal deputies on Tuesday. K-9s who served on the front lines and then went home as family.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office honored some of its most loyal deputies on Tuesday. K-9s who served on the front lines and then went home as family.
Starkey area fire delays start times of 2 Pasco County schools
Two Pasco County schools will delay the first bell on Wednesday due to a fire in the Starkey area.
Two Pasco County schools will delay the first bell on Wednesday due to a fire in the Starkey area.
'Sex buying isn’t a game': Billboards target human trafficking demand during Daytona 500
The roar of engines at Daytona International Speedway won’t be the only thing grabbing attention this race weekend.
The roar of engines at Daytona International Speedway won’t be the only thing grabbing attention this race weekend.
Multiple shooting victims found dead at Sarasota home: Officials
Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies have been in and out of the home for well over nine hours following a deadly shooting inside the Amberlea gated community on Tuesday.
Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies have been in and out of the home for well over nine hours following a deadly shooting inside the Amberlea gated community on Tuesday.
Leo Govoni fraud: 2 years after $100M trust collapse, families of disabled victims still suffer
Two years after the Center for Special Needs Trust Administration filed for bankruptcy, families who depended on the nonprofit say the damage caused by its collapse is still shaping their daily lives.
Two years after the Center for Special Needs Trust Administration filed for bankruptcy, families who depended on the nonprofit say the damage caused by its collapse is still shaping their daily lives.
Bartow fire that burned nearly 200 acres, closed portion of Highway 640 is under investigation
Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a fire to burn nearly 200 acres in Bartow, destroyed a gooseneck trailer and closed a portion of Highway 640 on Tuesday evening.
Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a fire to burn nearly 200 acres in Bartow, destroyed a gooseneck trailer and closed a portion of Highway 640 on Tuesday evening.
Man convicted of killing a traveling salesman becomes first person executed in Florida this year
A man convicted of killing a traveling salesman he and his brother had met at a bar has become the first person executed in Florida this year.
A man convicted of killing a traveling salesman he and his brother had met at a bar has become the first person executed in Florida this year.
Tampa’s tree canopy matches 20-year low after 2024 hurricanes: Here's how it impacts your energy bill
A post-storm tree canopy analysis conducted by the city of Tampa, the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has quantified the environmental toll of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the city’s tree canopy.
A post-storm tree canopy analysis conducted by the city of Tampa, the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has quantified the environmental toll of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the city’s tree canopy.
Social media threats spike across Bay Area: Here's how to protect yourself online
FBI agents in the Tampa Bay area say they've seen a spike in threats, specifically social media threats.
FBI agents in the Tampa Bay area say they've seen a spike in threats, specifically social media threats.
John’s Pass 'beach' to be removed as $1.5M dredging project begins to improve safety
A familiar but controversial stretch of sand at John’s Pass is about to disappear as crews start a major dredging project aimed at improving safety and restoring water flow through the busy channel.
A familiar but controversial stretch of sand at John’s Pass is about to disappear as crews start a major dredging project aimed at improving safety and restoring water flow through the busy channel.
Residents concerned about flooding pushback against building new Polk County government center in Kathleen
The construction of a new government center in Polk County is facing some pushback from residents who're concerned that the Kathleen area, where the facility would be located, isn't well-equipped.
The construction of a new government center in Polk County is facing some pushback from residents who're concerned that the Kathleen area, where the facility would be located, isn't well-equipped.
Pinellas County uses AI facial recognition to reunite lost pets with families via Petco Love Lost
Nationally, one in five animals that enter an animal shelter ends up back home, according to Jennifer Renner, the director of Pinellas County Animal Services.
Nationally, one in five animals that enter an animal shelter ends up back home, according to Jennifer Renner, the director of Pinellas County Animal Services.
Florida man who owed back child support accused of aiming gun at driver during road rage incident: WCSO
A Florida man who had a warrant for failing to pay child support is facing charges after deputies say he was involved in a road rage incident over the weekend despite not having a driver’s license.
A Florida man who had a warrant for failing to pay child support is facing charges after deputies say he was involved in a road rage incident over the weekend despite not having a driver’s license.
More than 1,000 students learn lessons through laughs at 'How to Survive Middle School' show
More than 1,100 Pinellas County 5th-8th graders entered the Mahaffey Theater to laugh and learn about the show "How to Survive Middle School."
More than 1,100 Pinellas County 5th-8th graders entered the Mahaffey Theater to laugh and learn about the show "How to Survive Middle School."
Driver arrested after trying to make illegal U-turn that caused serious I-75 crash in Hillsborough County
A Citrus Springs man was arrested after trying to make an illegal U-turn that caused a serious crash on I-75 near the Hillsborough - Manatee County line Monday afternoon.
A Citrus Springs man was arrested after trying to make an illegal U-turn that caused a serious crash on I-75 near the Hillsborough - Manatee County line Monday afternoon.
Indian Rocks Beach heads into second city council meeting over paid beach parking spots
The second Indian Rocks Beach city council meeting on Tuesday night over paid beach parking is highly anticipated, and if it gets approved, they will move forward with a significant change.
The second Indian Rocks Beach city council meeting on Tuesday night over paid beach parking is highly anticipated, and if it gets approved, they will move forward with a significant change.
Agape Flights recovers bodies of pilots killed in Haiti plane crash
Officials with Agape Flights have confirmed that recovery teams have located the bodies of two pilots killed when a cargo plane crashed in the mountains of Haiti.
Officials with Agape Flights have confirmed that recovery teams have located the bodies of two pilots killed when a cargo plane crashed in the mountains of Haiti.
Florida AI legislation update: House feud threatens DeSantis’ AI guardrails and data center limits
Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for an "AI Bill of Rights" and strict guardrails on data centers to protect consumers from rising utility costs and privacy risks.
Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for an "AI Bill of Rights" and strict guardrails on data centers to protect consumers from rising utility costs and privacy risks.