Madeira Beach city manager agrees to step down amid mounting pressure
Madeira Beach City Manager Robin Gomez has agreed to step down after a flood of criticism from residents, business owners, and commissioners.
Madeira Beach City Manager Robin Gomez has agreed to step down after a flood of criticism from residents, business owners, and commissioners.
Toxic algae threat returns to Florida waters — but scientists are fighting back
Toxic blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, is back in Florida waters, and scientists say the danger extends beyond what you can see.
Toxic blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, is back in Florida waters, and scientists say the danger extends beyond what you can see.
'Alligator Alcatraz' lawsuit: Federal judge halts new detainees, construction at Everglades detention center
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction barring new detainees from being brought to the Everglades detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction barring new detainees from being brought to the Everglades detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
Survivor of abuse at Dozier School for Boys earns high school diploma
At 75 years old, Eddie Horne walked across the graduation stage at St. Petersburg High School, decades after his education was derailed by abuse and trauma at the Dozier School for Boys in the Panhandle.
At 75 years old, Eddie Horne walked across the graduation stage at St. Petersburg High School, decades after his education was derailed by abuse and trauma at the Dozier School for Boys in the Panhandle.
St. pete police warning drivers cruising through flooded streets can be ticketed
St. Pete police are warning drivers that plowing through flooded streets could cost you.
St. Pete police are warning drivers that plowing through flooded streets could cost you.
Deadly disease threatening Florida palm trees
Florida's iconic palms, including the state tree, the sabal palm, are facing a growing threat from a disease known as lethal bronzing.
Florida's iconic palms, including the state tree, the sabal palm, are facing a growing threat from a disease known as lethal bronzing.
Florida’s small and rural communities to receive more than $38 million in grants, DeSantis says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced more than $38 million in awards to 19 small and rural communities in the Sunshine State through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced more than $38 million in awards to 19 small and rural communities in the Sunshine State through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Property management company of St. Pete complex pays past-due water bills after tenants left frustrated
Tenants at The Morgan apartment complex in south St. Petersburg woke up with running water on Thursday morning, but they were uncertain if the relief was temporary.
Tenants at The Morgan apartment complex in south St. Petersburg woke up with running water on Thursday morning, but they were uncertain if the relief was temporary.
Hurricane Erin brings high surf, flooding along Atlantic coast, NHC monitoring 3 tropical waves
As Hurricane Erin moves east of the U.S., bringing impacts along the Atlantic coast, the National Hurricane Center continues to watch three areas in the tropics for possible development.
As Hurricane Erin moves east of the U.S., bringing impacts along the Atlantic coast, the National Hurricane Center continues to watch three areas in the tropics for possible development.
Large scrapyard fire burns in Hillsborough County, two firefighters hospitalized
Firefighters in Hillsborough County are battling a three-alarm scrapyard fire that sent two firefighters to the hospital on Thursday.
Firefighters in Hillsborough County are battling a three-alarm scrapyard fire that sent two firefighters to the hospital on Thursday.
Woman accused of providing dental work without valid license, multiple victims report complications
A woman accused of providing dental work in Pinellas Park without a valid license is behind bars, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.
A woman accused of providing dental work in Pinellas Park without a valid license is behind bars, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.
Bay Area artist meshes painting, computer programming to create wearable art
Pattern making through programming is how artist Jhordyn T. Innocent describes one of his creative processes.
Pattern making through programming is how artist Jhordyn T. Innocent describes one of his creative processes.
Florida Lt. Gov. extradites undocumented immigrant accused in crash that killed 3
On Thursday, Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins took custody of Harjinder Singh, the driver accused of making an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike near Fort Pierce, triggering a collision that killed three South Florida residents.
On Thursday, Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins took custody of Harjinder Singh, the driver accused of making an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike near Fort Pierce, triggering a collision that killed three South Florida residents.
Ballard's Farm Supply’s 92-year-old female owner claims she was beaten by women who stole her 3 dogs
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 92-year-old woman said she was beaten by women who stole her dogs.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 92-year-old woman said she was beaten by women who stole her dogs.
Avon Park corrections officer accused of striking woman during domestic dispute
A corrections officer in Avon Park found himself on the other side of the law Thursday after deputies say he struck a woman twice on the face while they were arguing at home.
A corrections officer in Avon Park found himself on the other side of the law Thursday after deputies say he struck a woman twice on the face while they were arguing at home.
Owner of dog that died after picking up firework arrested for animal cruelty: SPPD
Several weeks after a dog died while picking up a firework, St. Petersburg police have arrested the dog's owner on animal cruelty charges.
Several weeks after a dog died while picking up a firework, St. Petersburg police have arrested the dog's owner on animal cruelty charges.
Pulse Memorial crosswalk painted over by state overnight, Orlando mayor says
The rainbow crosswalk outside the former Pulse nightclub — painted in 2017 to honor the 49 victims of the mass shooting and symbolize LGBTQ pride — was covered with black paint overnight, igniting outrage from city leaders, survivors and community members.
The rainbow crosswalk outside the former Pulse nightclub — painted in 2017 to honor the 49 victims of the mass shooting and symbolize LGBTQ pride — was covered with black paint overnight, igniting outrage from city leaders, survivors and community members.
Amber Alert canceled after 2 missing children found safe
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has canceled an Amber Alert after two missing children last seen in Riviera Beach were found safe.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has canceled an Amber Alert after two missing children last seen in Riviera Beach were found safe.
Florida opens new central operations facility for emergency response in Polk County
Florida's Central Operations & Coordination Office is now open in Polk County, with state officials saying the large new facility will bolster response to future storms.
Florida's Central Operations & Coordination Office is now open in Polk County, with state officials saying the large new facility will bolster response to future storms.
Judge sets trial date for former Florida deputy who skipped DUI manslaughter trial
A Tampa judge has set a Dec. 1 trial date for the former Polk County deputy who no-showed his trial for DUI manslaughter earlier this year.
A Tampa judge has set a Dec. 1 trial date for the former Polk County deputy who no-showed his trial for DUI manslaughter earlier this year.