Family of teen who battled gastrointestinal illness believe he caught it at South Tampa Japanese restaurant

A teenage boy is preparing for surgery after battling a gastrointestinal illness his family believes he caught after eating food from a South Tampa Japanese restaurant, where dozens of other customers also complained about similar symptoms.

2 deadly Pasco County house fires under investigation

Pasco County Fire Rescue is investigating a pair of house fires on Wednesday morning, each leaving one person dead.

Florida man arrested after hiding in child's bedroom closet: LCSO

A Florida man faces a list of charges after deputies say he took off from law enforcement, ran into a home and hid in a child's bedroom closet.

Family sues over Florida deputy’s killing of US Airman Roger Fortson: ‘This is an unlawful execution’

The family of a U.S. airman who was shot by a Florida sheriff’s deputy inside his own home sued the deputy, the sheriff and the owner of the airman’s apartment complex on Tuesday, saying they want to ensure people are held accountable for his 2024 death.

Tina Brown is Florida's only woman currently on death row

Tina Brown is currently the only woman on death row in Florida, according to the state's department of corrections.

Tampa transportation planners launch survey on possible Brightline station

Transportation leaders in Hillsborough County want to hear from the public as they study where a future Brightline train station could go in the greater downtown Tampa area.

Hospital staff helps mother give birth to twins in lobby: 'A really special moment'

Mairelys Martin gave birth to twins in the lobby of HCA Florida Brandon's Women's Center lobby in less than 12 minutes. The whole thing was caught on surveillance video.

Evacuations ordered at Clearwater high-rise after structural crack discovered

Dozens of residents were urgently evacuated from a 12-story condominium building on Tuesday after construction workers discovered a growing crack in a support column in the building’s parking garage.

Treasure Island fires city manager just weeks before hurricane season begins

With just three weeks until the start of hurricane season, Treasure Island city commissioners made a shocking and unexpected decision Monday night: They voted to fire City Manager Chuck Anderson.

See the new warplane shown off during Special Operations Forces Week

L3 Harris test pilot Clint Logwood lives in St. Petersburg. He's showing off his company's new warplane close to home, in Tampa, during SOF Week: The Sky Warden Skyraider 2. 

Pinellas County 911 center adds live stream video technology for emergency calls

The Pinellas County Regional 911 Communications Center recently introduced a video to 911 technology that they say transforms how they respond to emergencies.

Crews preparing Tampa Bypass Canal flood control structure for upcoming hurricane season

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is preparing one of its largest structures along the Tampa Bypass Canal system to manage heavy rains during the upcoming hurricane season.

Florida state senator appears to faint during news conference with DeSantis

Florida State Senator Lleana Garcia appeared to faint after saying she didn't feel well while speaking during a press conference hosted by Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday.

First-ever art exhibit brings on new opportunity for pair of local artists

It's a new opportunity for a pair of local artists who are displaying their work at the latest exhibition from the Clearwater Arts Alliance at the Clearwater Main Library.