Mystery surrounds empty life rafts found floating off Florida coast

Two empty life rafts found off the Florida coast are causing U.S. Coast Guard officials to seek more information about where the flotation devices came from. 

Florida woman stole, pawned jewelry from elderly woman's home: WHPD

A Florida woman faces serious charges after investigators say she stole jewelry from an elderly woman's home, then pawned it.

Pinellas Suncoast fire chief faces allegations of misconduct

A third-party investigation was launched after two formal complaints were filed against the Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District Chief. 

Tampa Bay area third in the nation for new business applications this year

The Tampa Bay area has become a hot spot for new businesses, with tens of thousands of residents applying to start their own companies this year. 

Rays stadium deal: MLB commissioner gets involved in stadium talks, meets with Pinellas County officials

The commissioner of Major League Baseball is getting involved in the Rays' stadium talks and leaning on public officials. He had a meeting Monday afternoon with the Pinellas County Commission Chair, Kathleen Peters, and the County Administrator, Barry Burton. 

Missing Tampa teen safely located

A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for a missing 15-year-old boy who was last seen in Tampa. 

Florida woman wins $2 million after buying lucky lottery ticket at Orlando Publix: officials

An Orlando woman became an instant millionaire after purchasing a winning lottery ticket worth $2 million from a Publix store, according to a Florida Lottery news release.

1Voice Foundation hosts holiday event for children cancer patients and their families

The 1Voice Foundation, a local non-profit, hosted its annual “Holiday Ho Ho Ho Down" event on Sunday for children cancer patients and their families in the Tampa Bay area.

‘Dangerous’ teen murder suspect who escaped from detention center found with his parents: TPD

A 15-year-old murder suspect is back behind bars after authorities say he escaped from a juvenile detention center on Sunday morning. Now, authorities are trying to figure out how he walked away.

Westchase man accused of killing mother inside home

A man was arrested after his mother was found dead inside a Westchase home Monday morning. 

Brooksville motorcyclist killed after crashing into SUV on U.S. 301 in Dade City: FHP

A 73-year-old Brooksville man is dead after crashing his motorcycle into the back of an SUV on U.S. 301 in Dade City Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

College football bowl games set to bring tourism boost to Tampa

It's bowl season for college football, and this year's slate will once again bring four teams – along with tens of thousands of fans – to Tampa.