Polk man arrested, accused of attacking pregnant woman: PCSO
A man was arrested after Polk County deputies said he grabbed a pregnant woman by the neck and pushed her to the floor Sunday night near Lakeland.
A man was arrested after Polk County deputies said he grabbed a pregnant woman by the neck and pushed her to the floor Sunday night near Lakeland.
Van fire causes major delays on Sunshine Skyway Bridge: FHP
A Verizon work van caught fire Monday morning on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, prompting the closure of multiple northbound lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Verizon work van caught fire Monday morning on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, prompting the closure of multiple northbound lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man dead after being struck by lightning while jet skiing near Fort De Soto: PCSO
A man died after he was struck by lightning while jet skiing near Fort De Soto on Saturday evening, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
A man died after he was struck by lightning while jet skiing near Fort De Soto on Saturday evening, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa Bay Rays eye September groundbreaking for 2.3 billion ballpark
Last week, Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County approved a combined $876 million in public funds for the project. The team’s ownership group has pledged to cover the remaining $1.37 billion, along with any construction cost overruns.
Last week, Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County approved a combined $876 million in public funds for the project. The team’s ownership group has pledged to cover the remaining $1.37 billion, along with any construction cost overruns.
Man arrested after cutting down oak tree at Venice crash memorial: VPD
A man was arrested after police said he intentionally cut down a mature oak tree at a Venice park that had become a memorial following a deadly crash.
A man was arrested after police said he intentionally cut down a mature oak tree at a Venice park that had become a memorial following a deadly crash.
Man with 18 theft convictions arrested again at Tampa discount store
A man with 18 prior theft convictions is behind bars again following a shoplifting call at dd’s DISCOUNTS on East Fletcher Avenue on Saturday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A man with 18 prior theft convictions is behind bars again following a shoplifting call at dd’s DISCOUNTS on East Fletcher Avenue on Saturday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
St. Pete man accused of exposing himself for OnlyFans content at Sawgrass Lake Park: PCSO
A St. Petersburg man was arrested after a person told deputies he saw the man exposing himself at Sawgrass Lake Park, according to a Pinellas County Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit.
A St. Petersburg man was arrested after a person told deputies he saw the man exposing himself at Sawgrass Lake Park, according to a Pinellas County Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit.
Clear the Shelters: Humane Society waives adoption fees in Tampa Bay
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay waived adoption fees at its Hillsborough and Pinellas locations for the Clear the Shelters event, but organizers are reminding families that long-term pet care requires a major financial and time commitment.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay waived adoption fees at its Hillsborough and Pinellas locations for the Clear the Shelters event, but organizers are reminding families that long-term pet care requires a major financial and time commitment.
Tampa motel fight: Suspect faces murder charge after shooting leaves man dead, police say
A man was arrested and faces a second-degree murder charge after a shooting left a man dead Saturday night at a motel in the Seminole Heights neighborhood, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A man was arrested and faces a second-degree murder charge after a shooting left a man dead Saturday night at a motel in the Seminole Heights neighborhood, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Grey Bull Rescue ready to help rescue Americans in Nepal
Grey Bull Rescue has teams ready to act in the Nepal area should a call come in for help.
Grey Bull Rescue has teams ready to act in the Nepal area should a call come in for help.
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Polk County crash: 78-year-old man hit, killed on Dundee Road
A 78-year-old man was killed Friday night after being hit by a car while trying to cross Dundee Road near Overlook Drive with a flashlight, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 78-year-old man was killed Friday night after being hit by a car while trying to cross Dundee Road near Overlook Drive with a flashlight, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Plane makes emergency landing on US 98 in Sebring
A Cessna 172 carrying three people made a safe emergency landing Saturday morning on US 98 in Sebring after experiencing engine failure, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.
A Cessna 172 carrying three people made a safe emergency landing Saturday morning on US 98 in Sebring after experiencing engine failure, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.
Florida to execute three people in September
Florida set a modern record for executions in 2025, when Gov. Ron DeSantis issued death warrants that ultimately led to 19 executions — the most in a single year in the state’s modern death penalty era. The previous record was eight executions, set in 2018.
Florida set a modern record for executions in 2025, when Gov. Ron DeSantis issued death warrants that ultimately led to 19 executions — the most in a single year in the state’s modern death penalty era. The previous record was eight executions, set in 2018.
Celebrate Birthdays' Cupcake Crawl celebrates local boy beating cancer
Runners laced up at Al Lopez Park for the fourth annual Cupcake Crawl 5K and Cup-One-K Dash.
Runners laced up at Al Lopez Park for the fourth annual Cupcake Crawl 5K and Cup-One-K Dash.
2 dead in US-41 motorcycle crash in Hillsborough County
Two people died following a multi-vehicle crash involving two motorcycles and a truck on US-41 in Palm River-Clair Mel on Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people died following a multi-vehicle crash involving two motorcycles and a truck on US-41 in Palm River-Clair Mel on Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Canadian aluminum tariffs hit Tampa Bay area manufacturing sector
A 50% tariff increase on Canadian aluminum imports is hitting Tampa Bay manufacturing companies with surging costs and market uncertainty, industry leaders warned.
A 50% tariff increase on Canadian aluminum imports is hitting Tampa Bay manufacturing companies with surging costs and market uncertainty, industry leaders warned.
Fireworks display celebrates Rays stadium deal reached with Tampa, Hillsborough County
The City of Tampa and the Tampa Bay Rays celebrated the approval of the team's future home with a 10-minute fireworks display on Friday evening at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
The City of Tampa and the Tampa Bay Rays celebrated the approval of the team's future home with a 10-minute fireworks display on Friday evening at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
Fans, business owners react to Rays leaving St. Pete: 'A big change'
As the Tampa Bay Rays move closer to a $2.3 billion ballpark in Tampa, St. Pete businesses surrounding Tropicana Field are preparing for a new reality without the team.
As the Tampa Bay Rays move closer to a $2.3 billion ballpark in Tampa, St. Pete businesses surrounding Tropicana Field are preparing for a new reality without the team.
Cardiac arrest survivor reunites with St. Petersburg first responders
Michael Warner had done the St. Anthony’s Triathlon nearly 10 times before, but this year’s race in April was different.
Michael Warner had done the St. Anthony’s Triathlon nearly 10 times before, but this year’s race in April was different.