$70K grant helps expand access to AEDs in the City of Tampa

Every second counts when someone suffers a heart attack or stroke and help can now be found across the City of Tampa through a simple device. 

Spring Hill shootout between neighbors sends suspect to hospital, charges filed: HCSO

A shootout between two Spring Hill neighbors ended with injuries and multiple felony charges for a 26-year-old man, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Tampa pastor free on bail after claiming to pull gun in self-defense at city council candidate forum

A Tampa pastor and former Tampa City Council candidate bonded out of jail after being arrested on Tuesday after police said he pulled a gun on one of the remaining candidates during a forum last week.

Drug, gun arrest after man found asleep in car at St. Pete apartment: police

A 23-year-old man is facing a variety of charges after he was found passed out in a Rolls-Royce with drugs and guns at a St. Petersburg apartment parking lot, according to police.

Florida teen, 17, charged in alleged hoax abduction, shooting: Officials

A 17-year-old boy accused of staging a shooting and alleging his own abduction has been arrested and charged, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.

Flinging fast food creates legal drama for St. Pete man

Perhaps Jordan Cotto had a real beef with the victim, but his choice to launch his lunch created some legal trouble for him.

Florida mother accused of forcing 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video could face death penalty

A Pinellas County woman has been arrested on child pornography and capital sexual battery charges after investigators say she forced her 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video.

Florida child dies after ongoing physical abuse and prolonged neglect: SCSO

A Florida mother and her boyfriend are behind bars after deputies say a child who showed signs of ongoing physical abuse and prolonged neglect died on Monday.

St. Pete leaders want management review of billing department amid high water bill issues

After months of complaints about irregularly high water bills, a St. Petersburg City Council committee has selected the billing and collections department for a formal management evaluation.

IDF soldier shares experience of Oct. 7 Hamas attacks at Clearwater gathering: ‘One battle in a huge war’

An Israeli soldier was in Pinellas County to talk to people at the Chabad of Clearwater about his experience in the Israeli Defense Force on October 7, 2023 – the day of the Hamas attacks.

FDOT eyes major upgrades to Courtney Campbell Causeway as environmental concerns grow

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is in the early stages of a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study for the 9.5-mile Courtney Campbell Causeway, which connects Tampa and Clearwater.

Boil water notice in effect for 750 homes in Holiday: FGUA

A Precautionary Boil Water Notice Advisory is in effect for hundreds of residents in Holiday, according to the Florida Governmental Utility Authority.

Teens critically injured in Hudson hit-and-run crash, troopers searching for driver

Two teens are in critical condition at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital after they were hit by a truck while on their bike. Family said troopers are now looking for a white F-150 that hit the boys as they rode to get snacks Sunday evening.