'Runaway' African tortoise named T Pain rescued by Clearwater police
An African tortoise that ran, or walked slowly, away from his Clearwater home earlier this month has been reunited with his owner.
An African tortoise that ran, or walked slowly, away from his Clearwater home earlier this month has been reunited with his owner.
Polk County gang members busted in large-scale check fraud conspiracy: ‘We flushed the Trap Boys’
Three gang members are headed back to prison and 19 others are facing federal charges in a large-scale conspiracy that victimized 200 people and businesses in Polk County.
Three gang members are headed back to prison and 19 others are facing federal charges in a large-scale conspiracy that victimized 200 people and businesses in Polk County.
Lake Bonny residents voicing new concerns after Milton as nonprofit offers help
The United Way of Central Florida will hold a community recovery outreach event at Lakeland's RP Funding Center this Saturday for those impacted by Hurricane Milton, including residents along Lake Bonny who are still dealing with the aftermath.
The United Way of Central Florida will hold a community recovery outreach event at Lakeland's RP Funding Center this Saturday for those impacted by Hurricane Milton, including residents along Lake Bonny who are still dealing with the aftermath.
More cancer screenings needed in Florida, report finds
The 2024 American Lung Association's "State of Lung Cancer" report, released on Nov. 19, highlights the need for more screenings in Florida.
The 2024 American Lung Association's "State of Lung Cancer" report, released on Nov. 19, highlights the need for more screenings in Florida.
Florida's affordable housing crisis: The fix and the flaws part 3 of 4
Taxpayers are subsidizing the construction of new apartments that could charge as much as (or possibly more than) what many already cost—while prices are already unaffordable for many teachers, firefighters, nurses, and others.
Taxpayers are subsidizing the construction of new apartments that could charge as much as (or possibly more than) what many already cost—while prices are already unaffordable for many teachers, firefighters, nurses, and others.
St. Pete Beach residents reaching boiling point over town's slow permit process after hurricanes
Dozens of St. Pete Beach residents marched toward city hall on Tuesday, the night before a planned committee meeting, demanding permits be signed faster, so people could begin rebuilding.
Dozens of St. Pete Beach residents marched toward city hall on Tuesday, the night before a planned committee meeting, demanding permits be signed faster, so people could begin rebuilding.
St. Pete restaurants on Central Avenue damaged by vandals
It’s a popular lunchtime spot in downtown St. Pete, but the general manager of Poppo’s Taquería on Central Avenue said someone didn’t seem to be a fan early on Nov. 10th.
It’s a popular lunchtime spot in downtown St. Pete, but the general manager of Poppo’s Taquería on Central Avenue said someone didn’t seem to be a fan early on Nov. 10th.
Veterans and students worked together to create new art structure at Harvest Hope Park in Tampa
A new art structure at Harvest Hope Park that honors veterans was a collaboration between two generations.
A new art structure at Harvest Hope Park that honors veterans was a collaboration between two generations.
Sarasota’s Celery Fields redevelopment sparks debate among community
It's one of the top spots for bird watching in the state. The Celery Fields in Sarasota County attracts more than 100,000 people a year. But, the Audubon Society is concerned plans for 170 homes could ruin the destination.
It's one of the top spots for bird watching in the state. The Celery Fields in Sarasota County attracts more than 100,000 people a year. But, the Audubon Society is concerned plans for 170 homes could ruin the destination.
Substitute teacher sent naked photo to Manatee County high school student: Deputies
Manatee County deputies are investigating after they say a substitute teacher was sending inappropriate messages and photos to a student.
Manatee County deputies are investigating after they say a substitute teacher was sending inappropriate messages and photos to a student.
Pedestrian hit and killed along Orient Road in Tampa, police searching for driver
Tampa Police say they are looking for the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run incident early Tuesday morning in the area of N Orient Road and E 8th Ave.
Tampa Police say they are looking for the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run incident early Tuesday morning in the area of N Orient Road and E 8th Ave.
Troopers searching for driver who ran away after crashing into building, injuring Tampa man: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a woman who ran away after she lost control of her SUV, crashed into a building, and injured a Tampa man early on Tuesday morning.
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a woman who ran away after she lost control of her SUV, crashed into a building, and injured a Tampa man early on Tuesday morning.
Moving Beyond the Storms with 'Beach Aid'
It’s been a few weeks since back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit Tampa Bay. With the rebuilding well underway, now is a good time to try and move beyond the storms.
It’s been a few weeks since back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit Tampa Bay. With the rebuilding well underway, now is a good time to try and move beyond the storms.
Tampa based remote-control airplane club going strong since 2009
Every Wednesday morning, the Tampa Indoor Flyers, a group of aerial enthusiasts, meet to practice fancy flights with remote-controlled airplanes.
Every Wednesday morning, the Tampa Indoor Flyers, a group of aerial enthusiasts, meet to practice fancy flights with remote-controlled airplanes.
St. Pete teen reported missing found safe
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old girl from St. Petersburg.
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old girl from St. Petersburg.
Tampa Bay Rays suspend new stadium plans, blame county for not securing bond money in October
The Tampa Bay Rays say plans to build its new ballpark have been halted because Pinellas County didn’t finalize bonds last month.
The Tampa Bay Rays say plans to build its new ballpark have been halted because Pinellas County didn’t finalize bonds last month.
Brush fire spreads to multiple structures off of U.S. 41 between Gibsonton and Apollo Beach: HCFR
Multiple “aluminum structures" went up in flames after a brush fire sparked off of U.S. 41 between Gibsonton and Apollo Beach, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Multiple “aluminum structures" went up in flames after a brush fire sparked off of U.S. 41 between Gibsonton and Apollo Beach, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Shelter-in-place lifted, 30th Street traffic impacted after gas line rupture in Tampa
Tampa Fire Rescue says crews have capped a ruptured gas line, but traffic along a stretch of 30th Street continues to be impacted on Tuesday afternoon.
Tampa Fire Rescue says crews have capped a ruptured gas line, but traffic along a stretch of 30th Street continues to be impacted on Tuesday afternoon.
Hernando deputy quits after being accused of stealing money from police organization
A former Hernando County deputy is on the other side of a criminal investigation.
A former Hernando County deputy is on the other side of a criminal investigation.
St. Pete Police release findings from Nov. 8 deputy-involved shooting investigation
St. Pete Police Chief Anthony Holloway announced the findings of the Pinellas County Use of Force Investigative Task Force during a press conference on Tuesday.
St. Pete Police Chief Anthony Holloway announced the findings of the Pinellas County Use of Force Investigative Task Force during a press conference on Tuesday.