Former police officer arrested for traveling to meet child for sex: PPPD
A 73-year-old man who spent 10 years as a Pinellas Park police officer faces serious charges after investigators say he tried to meet an 11-year-old girl for sex.
A 73-year-old man who spent 10 years as a Pinellas Park police officer faces serious charges after investigators say he tried to meet an 11-year-old girl for sex.
Monster Energy Powerboat Grand Prix roars back to St. Pete after hurricane hiatus
For the first time since 2023, powerboat racing is back in downtown St. Petersburg.
For the first time since 2023, powerboat racing is back in downtown St. Petersburg.
Suspect shot while assaulting woman outside home: HCSO
A suspect is hospitalized after Hillsborough County deputies say another man opened fire as the suspect attacked a woman outside a home early Friday.
A suspect is hospitalized after Hillsborough County deputies say another man opened fire as the suspect attacked a woman outside a home early Friday.
Bay Area mom works to raise awareness for suicide prevention as more lawsuits filed over social media's role
Technology can be addictive and suggestive, but in the hands of a vulnerable teenager some parents say it’s deadly.
Technology can be addictive and suggestive, but in the hands of a vulnerable teenager some parents say it’s deadly.
Lake Wales officer and K9 dragged by driver during traffic stop, bodycam released
An officer with the Lake Wales Police Department and his K9 partner are recovering at home after being dragged and hit during a traffic stop on Sunday.
An officer with the Lake Wales Police Department and his K9 partner are recovering at home after being dragged and hit during a traffic stop on Sunday.
Polk County elementary teacher accused of hitting student
A Polk County elementary school teacher was arrested for hitting a student, according to officials with the school district.
A Polk County elementary school teacher was arrested for hitting a student, according to officials with the school district.
Tampa Bay area public schools see sharp enrollment decline
School hallways in the Tampa Bay area are emptier than expected this fall.
School hallways in the Tampa Bay area are emptier than expected this fall.
U.S. AG Pam Bondi back in Tampa to highlight trafficking arrests
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi stood alongside U.S. attorneys from Florida, Texas and Vermont to highlight indictments that were unsealed in just the last week across the country.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi stood alongside U.S. attorneys from Florida, Texas and Vermont to highlight indictments that were unsealed in just the last week across the country.
'Stand Your Ground' hearing continues for Tampa attorney accused of opening fire on Hillsborough deputies
The third day of a Stand Your Ground hearing wrapped up on Thursday in the case of Harold Lewis, the Tampa attorney accused of opening fire on Hillsborough County deputies during a welfare check at his home in April 2021.
The third day of a Stand Your Ground hearing wrapped up on Thursday in the case of Harold Lewis, the Tampa attorney accused of opening fire on Hillsborough County deputies during a welfare check at his home in April 2021.
Sarasota man accused of exposing himself to family on Lido Beach
A Sarasota man is accused of exposing himself to a family on Lido Beach.
A Sarasota man is accused of exposing himself to a family on Lido Beach.
Grady Judd: ‘Operation Bad Odds’ illegal gambling investigation leads to 28 arrests
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says more than two dozen people, including several store owners, are facing charges after an undercover illegal gambling investigation dubbed "Operation Bad Odds."
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says more than two dozen people, including several store owners, are facing charges after an undercover illegal gambling investigation dubbed "Operation Bad Odds."
Another severely neglected dog is being treated at Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Another case of animal neglect and cruelty has surfaced in the Tampa Bay Area.
Another case of animal neglect and cruelty has surfaced in the Tampa Bay Area.
Longtime art outreach program trying to overcome funding cuts through 'Pay-to-Paint' fundraisers
On a Sunday afternoon at Allendale United Methodist Church, little kids are all smiles as they spread paint all over an old school bus. Every stroke of paint helps NOMADstudio's art outreach programs.
On a Sunday afternoon at Allendale United Methodist Church, little kids are all smiles as they spread paint all over an old school bus. Every stroke of paint helps NOMADstudio's art outreach programs.
Illegal immigrant accused of paying 14-year-old girl for sex multiple times, forcing himself on her
An illegal immigrant was arrested after deputies said he forced himself on a 14-year-old girl and even paid her for sex multiple times.
An illegal immigrant was arrested after deputies said he forced himself on a 14-year-old girl and even paid her for sex multiple times.
Florida vaccine mandates: Casey DeSantis, Lt. Gov. speak on MAHA in Orlando
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Harjinder Singh: Florida to subpoena company that hired semi driver accused in deadly Florida Turnpike crash
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Thursday that civil and criminal subpoenas were being issued to the owners of a freight transportation company who allegedly hired Harjinder Singh, the person accused of making an illegal U-turn, causing a deadly wreck on the Florida Turnpike.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Thursday that civil and criminal subpoenas were being issued to the owners of a freight transportation company who allegedly hired Harjinder Singh, the person accused of making an illegal U-turn, causing a deadly wreck on the Florida Turnpike.
‘Operation Van Diesel’ targets Florida fuel theft ring, nets nearly a dozen arrests
Law enforcement officials say 10 people, including seven who are in the U.S. illegally, have been arrested, and an 11th suspect is wanted in a statewide diesel fuel theft ring totaling roughly $650,000.
Law enforcement officials say 10 people, including seven who are in the U.S. illegally, have been arrested, and an 11th suspect is wanted in a statewide diesel fuel theft ring totaling roughly $650,000.
Dog abandoned on side of Hillsborough County road with legs tied together, officials seeking answers
Officials in Hillsborough County are pressing for answers after they say someone left a dog on the side of the road with its legs tied together.
Officials in Hillsborough County are pressing for answers after they say someone left a dog on the side of the road with its legs tied together.
St. Pete leaders to vote on utility rate increase to pay for infrastructure projects
Leaders in St. Petersburg plan to take their final vote Thursday on whether to raise utility rates to help fund major infrastructure improvements.
Leaders in St. Petersburg plan to take their final vote Thursday on whether to raise utility rates to help fund major infrastructure improvements.
Hillsborough County affordable housing funding at stake as faith leaders, advocates push to protect $2M
Hillsborough County commissioners are set to take a tentative vote Thursday evening on a $12 billion budget for the next fiscal year. A key point of contention: whether to keep $2 million set aside for affordable housing.
Hillsborough County commissioners are set to take a tentative vote Thursday evening on a $12 billion budget for the next fiscal year. A key point of contention: whether to keep $2 million set aside for affordable housing.