Todd and Julie Chrisley released from prison after Trump pardon

Todd and Julie Chrisley received full presidential pardons from Donald Trump, ending their prison sentences for tax and bank fraud convictions.

Bartow 'group home' where man was murdered was not licensed by state, being shut down

The 'group home' where an 81-year-old man was murdered a little more than a week ago is in the process of being shut down. The city discovered the renter, Eddrena Thornton, was operating the home on Blue Bird Avenue illegally and without a license by the state. 

Could Cross Bay Ferry return? PSTA moving ahead with $5M plan

Several weeks after the Cross Bay Ferry made its final trip between Tampa and St. Petersburg, transit leaders in Pinellas County voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with a plan to bring the popular commuter service back.

Hillsborough crews use small robots to help clean out stormwater system

Hillsborough County crews held a demonstration in Valrico on Tuesday, where they showed how a worker can operate a robot on wheels into a stormwater drain to find and remove clogs.

Multi-year infrastructure improvement project complete in 4 Tampa neighborhoods

The City of Tampa has been trying to improve infrastructure in the neighborhoods that need it the most. A multi-year project is now complete in four neighborhoods to upgrade miles of water and wastewater pipes. 

New TECO trailer will be used for community demonstrations on dangers of live power lines

Tampa Electric (TECO) crews said they’ve witnessed plenty of dangerous situations involving downed power lines, especially after last year’s busy hurricane season.

Auburndale’s director of public utilities arrested for animal abuse after Great Dane found emaciated

The public utilities director for the city of Auburndale is facing animal cruelty charges and his two dogs are receiving medical attention after deputies say he was starving a Great Dane and neglecting a terrier mix. 

Missing Pasco County teen found after statewide alert

A missing Pasco County teenager has been safely located following a statewide alert. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office said the 15-year-old girl was found at a home on Calirofnia Street in Broksville. No other details were provided. 

Driving on Clearwater Beach leads to DUI arrest

Early Tuesday morning, Clearwater Police observed something that was not supposed to be happening on Clearwater Beach. A Nissan sedan was driving along the sand in the area near 7 Rockaway Street. 

2 Florida State Parks ranked among nation’s best beaches, per study

Two Florida State Parks have been ranked among the nation's best beaches, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

'Tampa Bay Connections' aimed at combating loneliness

Three Tampa Bay area mayors are coming together in support of a new initiative aimed at reducing loneliness – something organizers call a "growing public health crisis."