Bay Area first responders graduate from mental health program aimed at helping their own: 'It's a new tool'

A first-of-its-kind mental health and resiliency program at St. Petersburg College graduated its latest class this week in Clearwater, bringing together officers, deputies and emergency personnel from agencies across the region.

Lakeland Navy veteran honors fallen cousin on all-female 'Flight of Honor' to Washington, D.C.

The 88-year-old retired Navy control tower operator joined dozens of female veterans aboard an Allegiant Air Flight of Honor departing from Lakeland Linder International Airport, part of the largest all-female veteran Flight of Honor out of Florida.

DUI driver accused of fleeing scene after Pasco County crash leaves man dead, woman paralyzed: FHP

A suspected drunk driver is facing several felony charges after troopers say he fled the scene of a four-vehicle crash on U.S. 19 in Pasco County that left a man dead, a woman paralyzed, and another woman injured with two broken legs.

$9.6 million Bartow pedestrian bridge connects Fort Fraser Trail

A new pedestrian bridge under construction over State Road 60 in Bartow is drawing praise from local business owners and city leaders for its potential to improve safety and connectivity.

Demolition begins on historic Wallace Stovall Tampa Tribune building

A piece of Tampa history is coming down as demolition crews recently began tearing apart the Wallace Stovall building in downtown Tampa, better known to generations of residents as the old Tampa Tribune building.

Winter Haven man killed in multi-vehicle crash: FHP

A Winter Haven man died Monday morning after troopers say a Ford pickup truck slammed into a line of traffic on SR-570, triggering a fatal three-car crash. 

Gulfport man arrested in connection with April homicide

A man wanted for a deadly April shooting was arrested Monday morning in Gulfport, according to the Gulfport Police Department.

Hillsborough County Canine Training Complex: New $6 million facility opens

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has opened a new $6 million Canine Training Complex designed to train and board regional police dogs.

USF murders suspect being arraigned Monday

Hashim Abugarbieh, the man accused of killing two USF doctoral students, is being arraigned on Monday.