Suspect arrested, accused of selling fentanyl pills to woman, leaving her to die: MCSO

Suspect arrested, accused of selling fentanyl pills to woman, leaving her to die: MCSO

A 31-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with murder over a year and a half after he allegedly sold fentanyl pills to a woman who overdosed and died.

A 31-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with murder over a year and a half after he allegedly sold fentanyl pills to a woman who overdosed and died.

Florida regulators approve new rates for Citizens with changes taking effect June 1

Florida regulators approve new rates for Citizens with changes taking effect June 1

Florida regulators have approved new rates for the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp., with premiums for the most-common type of homeowners policy increasing by a statewide average of 6.6 percent.

Florida regulators have approved new rates for the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp., with premiums for the most-common type of homeowners policy increasing by a statewide average of 6.6 percent.

What's in a name: Gandy Bridge

What's in a name: Gandy Bridge

Without a bridge in sight at the turn of the 20th Century, a trip from Tampa to St. Petersburg was a 50-mile, all-day trip -- but that changed in the 1920s, thanks to the vision of George Gandy.

Without a bridge in sight at the turn of the 20th Century, a trip from Tampa to St. Petersburg was a 50-mile, all-day trip -- but that changed in the 1920s, thanks to the vision of George Gandy.

'Black Swan' Ashley Benefield denied bond, will remain in prison

'Black Swan' Ashley Benefield denied bond, will remain in prison

A Manatee County judge denied bond for Ashley Benefield as the former professional ballerina appeals her manslaughter conviction in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband.

A Manatee County judge denied bond for Ashley Benefield as the former professional ballerina appeals her manslaughter conviction in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband.

Super Bowl watch party in Tampa brings excitement for hundreds of fans

Super Bowl watch party in Tampa brings excitement for hundreds of fans

The Sparkman Wharf Verizon Super Bowl FanFest in Tampa brought in an array of fans on Sunday night. Event organizers estimate 900 people attended.

The Sparkman Wharf Verizon Super Bowl FanFest in Tampa brought in an array of fans on Sunday night. Event organizers estimate 900 people attended.

Inaugural flag football season for girls begins at Sunlake High School

Inaugural flag football season for girls begins at Sunlake High School

Sunlake High School’s girls flag football team will play its very first game in a pre-season matchup on Monday, ahead of the team’s inaugural season this month.

Sunlake High School’s girls flag football team will play its very first game in a pre-season matchup on Monday, ahead of the team’s inaugural season this month.

K-9 officers from across the southeast U.S. to showcase their skills in Lakeland Wednesday

K-9 officers from across the southeast U.S. to showcase their skills in Lakeland Wednesday

The public can see a special demonstration from K-9 teams and will be able to meet Lakeland Police Department handlers and their K-9 partners. It will be held at Kathleen High School on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

The public can see a special demonstration from K-9 teams and will be able to meet Lakeland Police Department handlers and their K-9 partners. It will be held at Kathleen High School on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

1 person dies after house fire in Lutz, HCFR investigating the cause

1 person dies after house fire in Lutz, HCFR investigating the cause

One person is dead after a fire broke out at a home in Lutz on Saturday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

One person is dead after a fire broke out at a home in Lutz on Saturday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Shooting kills man, injures woman after fight breaks out at St. Pete club: SPPD

Shooting kills man, injures woman after fight breaks out at St. Pete club: SPPD

A fight broke out, and a shooting ensued at a club in St. Pete, leaving one man dead, and a woman injured early Sunday morning, according to the St. Pete Police Department.

A fight broke out, and a shooting ensued at a club in St. Pete, leaving one man dead, and a woman injured early Sunday morning, according to the St. Pete Police Department.

Memorial vandalized with pink spray paint at MacDill Air Force Base: SOCOM

Memorial vandalized with pink spray paint at MacDill Air Force Base: SOCOM

A memorial for fallen special operations service members at the MacDill Air Force Base was vandalized with pink spray paint sometime on Tuesday evening, according Col. Allie Weiskopf, a SOCOM spokesperson.

A memorial for fallen special operations service members at the MacDill Air Force Base was vandalized with pink spray paint sometime on Tuesday evening, according Col. Allie Weiskopf, a SOCOM spokesperson.

Addressing rising opioid deaths among seniors citizens in the Tampa Bay area

Addressing rising opioid deaths among seniors citizens in the Tampa Bay area

New data from the Florida Department of Health and FDLE shows seniors in the Tampa Bay region are dying at higher rates from opioid overdoses than young people, according to nonprofit Live Tampa Bay.

New data from the Florida Department of Health and FDLE shows seniors in the Tampa Bay region are dying at higher rates from opioid overdoses than young people, according to nonprofit Live Tampa Bay.

Ambulance patient dies after crash involving tractor-trailer in Plant City: FHP

Ambulance patient dies after crash involving tractor-trailer in Plant City: FHP

A patient being transported in an ambulance was killed after a crash involving a tractor trailer on SR-39 in Plant City Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A patient being transported in an ambulance was killed after a crash involving a tractor trailer on SR-39 in Plant City Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

2 teens die after US-27 car crash in Sebring, FHP says

2 teens die after US-27 car crash in Sebring, FHP says

Two teens were killed in a car crash on US-27 in Sebring on Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Two teens were killed in a car crash on US-27 in Sebring on Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida became the first state to allow C-Sections outside of hospitals – What health experts say

Florida became the first state to allow C-Sections outside of hospitals – What health experts say

About 1.3 million women will have a C-section this year in the U.S., making it the most common surgical procedure in the country, and amounting to more than 30% of all births. But, it is still major surgery and not without big risks. 

About 1.3 million women will have a C-section this year in the U.S., making it the most common surgical procedure in the country, and amounting to more than 30% of all births. But, it is still major surgery and not without big risks. 

250 St. Pete seniors remain displaced two months after apartment building evacuated

250 St. Pete seniors remain displaced two months after apartment building evacuated

More than 200 seniors still have not returned to the Lutheran Apartments after being evacuated from the building a week before Christmas. Initially, they were told they would only be displaced for two weeks, but now, it's looking like it will be nine weeks. 

More than 200 seniors still have not returned to the Lutheran Apartments after being evacuated from the building a week before Christmas. Initially, they were told they would only be displaced for two weeks, but now, it's looking like it will be nine weeks.