St. Pete organization planning free grocery market in designated 'food desert'

This holiday season, many families are facing hunger and food insecurity. One St. Petersburg organization has plans to help feed more neighbors in the new year and create a new free neighborhood market in a designated food desert. 

Holiday safety tips: First responders warn of how fast festivities can go up in flames

The holiday lights and Christmas trees are up, but Hillsborough County first responders warn residents that one short fuse can turn a festive evening into a nightmare. 

2 firefighters hit by SUV at Safety Harbor fire station

Two Safety Harbor firefighters are recovering from injuries after being hit by an SUV at a fire station, officials confirmed on Friday.

Holiday art show highlights wide-ranging talent of Bay Area artists

For 38 years, Wondrous, Dunedin Fine Art Center’s annual holiday show and sale, has been featuring fine arts and crafts by local artists.

Flags flown half-staff in Florida to honor 3, including St. Pete sailor, killed in 2019 terrorist act

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday to honor the three American sailors, including one from St. Petersburg, who were killed during a terrorist act five years ago at the Naval Air Station Pensacola. 

Dog park shooting: Accused killer in court for 'stand your ground' hearing

The man accused of targeting and killing another man because he was gay, was back in a Tampa courtroom on Friday, with his lawyers presenting new evidence claiming the shooting was in self-defense.

MN girl hit by lightning during Florida vacation back home after a year

One mother’s trip to celebrate her daughter’s birthday turned tragic last year after the daughter was struck by lightning. FOX 9 follows her journey back home Minnesota.

Man killed, woman critically hurt in St. Pete motorcycle crash

A man died and a woman was critically injured in a motorcycle crash at a St. Petersburg intersection on Thursday night, police said.

Suspect who was holding knife to woman's neck shot, killed by deputy: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says a deputy was forced to open fire on an armed man holding a knife to a woman's neck inside an apartment on Thursday night, killing the suspect.

Missing Pasco teen found safe after statewide alert

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has canceled a Missing Child Alert for teen from Pasco County after she was found safe.

Candlelight vigil remembers lives lost to drunk driving in Temple Terrace

Dozens of candles lit up the night honoring lives lost to drunk drivers at a candlelight vigil on Thursday at Mission Hill Church in Temple Terrace.