Lightning strike sparks Crystal River house fire: CCFR

Lightning caused a house fire on W. Jehle Court in Crystal River on Saturday afternoon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.

Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by Jeep in Largo, police say

A person was hospitalized after being hit by a black Jeep at the intersection of East Bay and 69th Street in Largo, according to police.

Body of Giovanni Pelletier, teen missing in Florida, found after more than a week: Officials

After more than a week-long search, the body of Giovanni Pelletier, the 18-year-old who went missing in Florida on Aug. 1, has been found, according to family members and officials.

Man charged with second-degree murder after woman shot during Citrus County hostage situation: CCSO

The man that deputies say shot and killed a woman during a hostage situation at a Citrus County home on Friday has been charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.

Robust tropical wave (now Invest 97L) emerges off the coast of Africa

A strong tropical wave (now Invest 97L) moving off Africa will likely become the first hurricane (Erin) in the Atlantic this season.

Manatee County crash kills 2 teens, hospitalizes 2 others: FHP investigating

Two teens are dead and two more were taken to the hospital after the driver of a Dodge Charger crashed and collided with several trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Death investigation underway after body found in Lutz wooded area: HCSO

A death investigation is under way after human remains were found in a wooded area in Lutz, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Schools, public health experts encourage vaccines as student immunizations rates decrease

With kids returning to school across the Tampa Bay area next week, it also means the classroom germs will be back. Public health experts are encouraging parents to get their children vaccinated.

103-year-old Bay Area Buffalo Soldier honored with self portrait

On Friday, the Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay unveiled a portrait of Roy Caldwood, a Buffalo Soldier who served in World War II. 

St. Pete's MLK parade keeps city funding despite concerns over Florida DOGE audit

The nation’s longest-running Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade will keep its city funding for 2025, but concerns about state scrutiny loomed large during Thursday’s St. Petersburg City Council meeting.

New rules for drivers in school zones around Tampa Bay

As the new school year begins on Monday, there are some new rules that will impact some drivers in Tampa.

Missing teen vanishes after texting ‘help me’ to mother

The search continues for 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, who texted ‘help me' to his mother and vanished while traveling with his cousin and friends to visit relatives across the state.