Pinellas County Deputy Surprised With ‘KidsFirst Award’ for community service
A Pinellas deputy who has spent 10 years building bridges between law enforcement and residents received a surprise honor Wednesday for his dedicated service to local youth and families.
A Pinellas deputy who has spent 10 years building bridges between law enforcement and residents received a surprise honor Wednesday for his dedicated service to local youth and families.
Manatee County bans Flock cameras at county-operated parks, facilities
Manatee County commissioners voted 5-0 to prevent Flock license plate reading cameras from going up at county parks, facilities and buildings.
Manatee County commissioners voted 5-0 to prevent Flock license plate reading cameras from going up at county parks, facilities and buildings.
Bradenton homicide: Woman found dead behind home identified
A woman found dead behind a Bradenton home Monday afternoon has now been identified.
A woman found dead behind a Bradenton home Monday afternoon has now been identified.
Florida bear hunting: Permit applications open Sept. 11
Hunters looking to participate in Florida's upcoming bear hunting season can submit permit applications starting Sept. 11, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Hunters looking to participate in Florida's upcoming bear hunting season can submit permit applications starting Sept. 11, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Florida's outdoor gear tax holiday begins Sept. 1: Here's what to know
Florida shoppers can stock up on tax-free gear for outdoor recreation during a four-month sales tax holiday starting next week, state officials said.
Florida shoppers can stock up on tax-free gear for outdoor recreation during a four-month sales tax holiday starting next week, state officials said.
Two teens arrested after I-275 hit-and-run spree in stolen vehicle out of Pasco County
A wild series of hit-and-run crashes across Interstate 275 ended with two teenagers in custody after being accused of stealing a vehicle and fleeing on foot Wednesday morning, according to police.
A wild series of hit-and-run crashes across Interstate 275 ended with two teenagers in custody after being accused of stealing a vehicle and fleeing on foot Wednesday morning, according to police.
Judge dismisses murder charge in fatal shooting of Tampa DJ under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law
A Hillsborough County judge granted a motion to dismiss a second-degree murder charge against Joel Moreno Cobo on Wednesday morning.
A Hillsborough County judge granted a motion to dismiss a second-degree murder charge against Joel Moreno Cobo on Wednesday morning.
Florida woman accused of paying for food delivery with fake $50 bills: SLCSO
A 19-year-old Florida woman was arrested after investigators said she used two counterfeit $50 bills to pay for a food delivery from an Italian restaurant, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office.
A 19-year-old Florida woman was arrested after investigators said she used two counterfeit $50 bills to pay for a food delivery from an Italian restaurant, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office.
Where’s Carlton Ireland? Zephyrhills police still seeking answers after he vanished in 2007
Investigators are renewing their appeal for information in the disappearance of a 54-year-old man missing since the spring of 2007.
Investigators are renewing their appeal for information in the disappearance of a 54-year-old man missing since the spring of 2007.
Pinellas transit vote: PSTA delays Route 90 decision, ends Snapper service in Safety Harbor
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors voted Wednesday to delay a decision on eliminating Route 90 until the end of the year, while approving the elimination of Snapper service in Safety Harbor.
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors voted Wednesday to delay a decision on eliminating Route 90 until the end of the year, while approving the elimination of Snapper service in Safety Harbor.
Invest 96L tracks west in Atlantic as forecast remains uncertain
A tropical disturbance being monitored in the Atlantic is expected to move westward over the next several days, with forecasters watching for signs of organization.
A tropical disturbance being monitored in the Atlantic is expected to move westward over the next several days, with forecasters watching for signs of organization.
Largo dog groomer responds after dog dies during grooming appointment
A Largo dog grooming business is responding after a 10-year-old Great Pyrenees died during a grooming appointment last year and the business was cited for neglect.
A Largo dog grooming business is responding after a 10-year-old Great Pyrenees died during a grooming appointment last year and the business was cited for neglect.
Dog stuck in Tampa storm drain rescued, recovering from health issues, Hillsborough officials say
A shih tzu was rescued from a storm drain Monday in Tampa after animal control officers and police found the dog stuck inside, according to Hillsborough County officials.
A shih tzu was rescued from a storm drain Monday in Tampa after animal control officers and police found the dog stuck inside, according to Hillsborough County officials.
Pinellas County considers price hike for parking at popular beach parks
Parking at some of Pinellas County's most popular beach parks could soon cost more as local leaders consider a new fee structure.
Parking at some of Pinellas County's most popular beach parks could soon cost more as local leaders consider a new fee structure.
Dolly Parton mural Tampa: Artist finishes tribute weeks before icon's death
Tributes to Dolly Parton are pouring in from around the country, including one painted on the side of a Tampa Heights business.
Tributes to Dolly Parton are pouring in from around the country, including one painted on the side of a Tampa Heights business.
Bok Tower Gardens competes in global giant waterlily weigh-off
A central Florida botanical garden shattered its own record after growing a massive Victoria waterlily leaf capable of supporting nearly 286 pounds.
A central Florida botanical garden shattered its own record after growing a massive Victoria waterlily leaf capable of supporting nearly 286 pounds.
Four St. Pete swimmers selected to represent Team USA at World Junior Championships
Four local swimmers from the same club and high school will represent the United States next week at the 2026 World Junior Open Water Swimming Championships in Santa Fe, Argentina.
Four local swimmers from the same club and high school will represent the United States next week at the 2026 World Junior Open Water Swimming Championships in Santa Fe, Argentina.
RFK Jr., Anna Paulina Luna host Clearwater roundtable on regenerative farming
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. joined U.S. Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, and state agricultural leaders for a roundtable discussion in Clearwater on Tuesday.
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. joined U.S. Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, and state agricultural leaders for a roundtable discussion in Clearwater on Tuesday.
Wesley Chapel apartment fire: Pasco firefighters investigate alarm failure during blaze
Residents of the Cobalt apartment complex in Wesley Chapel are demanding to know why fire alarms and sprinklers weren't activated during a blaze that started in an attic on Thursday afternoon.
Residents of the Cobalt apartment complex in Wesley Chapel are demanding to know why fire alarms and sprinklers weren't activated during a blaze that started in an attic on Thursday afternoon.
Jury unanimously recommends death penalty for Jennifer Odom’s convicted killer
The jury has unanimously recommended the death penalty for Jeffrey Crum in the decades-old kidnapping, sexual battery and murder of Jennifer Odom.
The jury has unanimously recommended the death penalty for Jeffrey Crum in the decades-old kidnapping, sexual battery and murder of Jennifer Odom.