Brawl at Winter Haven youth baseball game ends with 3 arrests: police

A youth baseball umpire was hospitalized, and three others were arrested after a fight broke out at a game in Winter Haven on Saturday, according to police.

Tampa Bay communities gather for major MLK Day parades

Communities across the Tampa Bay area are coming together today to honor the life, work, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with two of the region’s largest MLK Day parades taking place in Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Input sought by Madeira Beach on possible uses of newly acquired waterfront property

The City of Madeira Beach has officially purchased a 4.6-acre waterfront property at the base of the 150th Avenue drawbridge, a highly visible gateway into the city. 

Family holds celebration of life to remember Lexi Ringo who was killed in DUI crash

The Ringo family held a celebration of life at the Waterset Community Center to honor their daughter Lexi, who was killed in a DUI crash on Dec. 26th while in the car with her mother.

Viral manta ray video sparks legislation to ban captures for entertainment in Florida

A video recorded last summer off Panama City shows anglers pulling a massive manta ray onto their boat and placing it into a kiddie pool. The manta ray, a threatened species, was later exported overseas for exhibition.

Florida RV SuperShow rolls into Tampa for 41st year

The Florida RV SuperShow is a five-day event showcasing and displaying different RVs, accessories and having special guests speak during different times of the week.

Tampa's Riveters restaurant is a tribute to WWII with fresh foods and craft beers

It’s a cross between a museum and a restaurant, and it bears the name of a World War II icon as a nod to the history of America’s Greatest Generation.

Bradenton hit-and-run crash leaves pedestrian dead, motorcyclist arrested

A motorcyclist was arrested after police say he left the scene of a deadly crash after hitting a pedestrian crossing a road in Bradenton Friday evening.

Hernando woman arrested in murder-for-hire plot: CCSO

An 81-year-old Hernando woman was arrested after investigators say she tried to hire someone to commit murder.

Florida man arrested after high-speed chase, 6 vehicle crash in Lakeland

Jerell Carr, a 35-year-old man from Tampa, was arrested in Lakeland after a dangerous high-speed chase that ended in a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Valrico residents relieved after man accused of tossing nails on Miller Road arrested

Hillsborough County deputies said they arrested the man they believe is responsible for placing nails on the roadway, and neighbors in Valrico said they are relieved. 

St. Pete social workers prepare for cold weekend, hand out supplies through CALL program

Cold snaps aren’t new for St. Pete’s CALL program, but workers recently figured out what makes the most impact to help residents get through the drop in temperatures.