Church leader accused in nationwide forced labor and sex abuse scheme denied bond
David Taylor, the leader of the Kingdom of God Global Church, will remain in jail after a Michigan judge denied him bond.
Florida man called ‘Worm’ wanted in Pasco double shooting
Deputies in Pasco County are searching for a man they say is connected to a double shooting in Lacoochee.
DeSantis signs death warrant for Florida murderer convicted in 1988 killing, rape of convenience-store manager
In what could be Florida’s 17th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of raping and murdering a Putnam County convenience-store manager in 1988.
St. Pete will soon accept proposals for developing Gas Plant District after Rays deal falls through
The city of St. Petersburg will soon be fielding offers for 86 acres of prime downtown real estate, and some developers have already begun courting officials with their visions for the site.
St. Pete Beach ‘private property’ sign sparks debate about how much of a beach is public in Florida
The Undertow Bar posted a signpost with seven signs on it laying stake on a significant portion of St. Pete Beach as private property extending out from where the bar is located.
Environmental groups call for change at Pinellas County's decades-old waste-to-energy plant
Environmental groups from across the U.S. are urging Pinellas County to reconsider its long-running waste-to-energy program. The facility, located next to the county’s landfill in Pinellas Park, has been in operation for more than 40 years and processes the majority of the county’s trash.
Wimauma family sells belongings following Medicaid denials in cancer battle
A Wimauma father battling advanced lung cancer was repeatedly denied Medicaid coverage for the type of chemotherapy his doctor says he needs.
Motorcyclist clocked going 60 MPH over speed limit in Brooksville: HCSO
A motorcyclist was tracked going 60 MPH over the speed limit in Brooksville, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.
Bus lane on Pasadena Avenue in South Pasadena reopens to all traffic
On Tuesday, workers took down and hauled away signs signaling bus-only lanes along Pasadena Ave. in South Pasadena.
Florida DOGE audit top of mind for Manatee County commissioners at latest meeting
Slammed for overspending, Manatee County got an earful last week as Florida's chief financial officer took the local government to task.
Tampa police host regional K9 water training at Adventure Island
The Tampa Police Department gathered K9 teams from across the Bay Area for a special day of water training at Adventure Island on Tuesday.
Hundreds of students learn about different jobs at BAM! Fest Career Day
Around 900 students from Pinellas and Hillsborough County descended upon the Mahaffey Theatre for BAM! (Books, Art and Music) Festival Career Day.
SunRunner celebrates its third anniversary of making Pinellas County roadways safer
SunRunner celebrates its third year on Pinellas roads with a reduction in crashes and improved travel times.
Gasworx development to have three buildings named in honor of Ybor City history
Ybor City is known for its history, and now that history will be in boldface type.
VIDEO: Convicted felon arrested after throwing loaded gun during chase with deputies
A convicted Tampa felon is back in jail after he threw a loaded gun while deputies chased and arrested him.
I-4 chain-reaction crash kills 1, seriously injures 3: FHP
One man is dead, and three others suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on I-4 Monday afternoon.
Suspect swipes fire engine from St. Joseph’s Hospital and slams into SUV: Police
A man is accused of being involved in a hit-and-run crash with a fire truck he stole from St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa.
Burmese python removal plan ahead of schedule in the Florida Everglades
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says that Florida is ahead of schedule in its push to remove the invasive Burmese python snake from the Everglades.
Suspect arrested after deadly hit-and-run in Tampa
The suspect in a deadly Tampa hit-and-run on Monday night has been arrested, according to police.
Federal warning: SNAP benefits could be delayed if Congress fails to act
The Department of Agriculture sent letters to all states earlier this month warning that funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could soon dry up if Congress fails to pass a budget or approve temporary emergency funding.