Ruskin man accused of setting up video cameras in family's bathroom appears in court

It was the first day in court Monday for a man who faces 63 counts of digital voyeurism after law enforcement discovered that he had set up a video camera in a family's bathroom, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Record Thanksgiving travel expected 'across the board,' AAA projects

Thanksgiving travel could set records, both in Florida and nationwide, with AAA saying numbers will surpass pre-pandemic levels.

Hillsborough County extends State of Emergency through Nov. 25

Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has extended the Local State of Emergency until Nov. 25 in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Milton.

$65 million flood relief proposal takes center stage at Monday meeting in Tampa

Leaders with the City of Tampa are set to hold a public meeting on Monday to discuss a proposed flood relief project in the area of South Howard Avenue – one that's sparking lots of debate in the community.

Clearwater police investigating man's death as a homicide

Clearwater police have confirmed they're investigating a man's death as a homicide after his body was found early Sunday.

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles due to mounting losses and debt maturities, the airline announced Monday.

Missing Florida boy's body found following statewide alert

A 4-year-old boy was found dead hours after a Florida Missing Child Alert was issued, law enforcement officials confirmed.

Employee at Dunedin restaurant arrested for stealing $57k since 2021, PCSO says

An employee of Home Plate on the Trail Restaurant in Dunedin has been arrested after the owners were notified that the woman was canceling transactions and pocketing the cash, according to the the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Man accused of filming another man using the bathroom at Pinellas Park Circle K

A man was arrested at a Pinellas Park Circle K after police say he stuck his phone under a bathroom stall and recorded another man using the bathroom.

Sacred Heart Festival cut short after ‘juvenile disruptions,’ Pinellas Park police say

The Sacred Heart Festival is normally a family-friendly atmosphere, but police say kids who seemingly planned to disrupt the event on Saturday caused the festival to be cut short.

Head washed ashore on Florida beach belonged to missing man, 19: 'Insurmountable' pain

A family yearning for the return of their beloved 19-year-old brother were left devastated after a head that washed ashore in South Florida last week was identified as his.

Man found dead in Clearwater, police investigating

A man was found dead in the 21000 block of U.S. 19 N early Sunday morning, according to the Clearwater Police Department.

Former St. Petersburg City Council member accused of using hidden cameras to watch woman shower

Jeffrey Danner, a former St. Petersburg City Council member, was arrested for digital voyeurism on Friday after a woman noticed hidden cameras were pointed at her while she was showering at his home, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash on SR-674, FHP searching for driver

The Florida Highway Patrol says a 19-year-old bicyclist from Guatemala died after being hit by a driver in Ruskin on Saturday night.

Visitors can stay in a houseboat while vacationing in Clearwater

With the end of hurricane season in sight, the prospect of enjoying the Gulf waters becomes less of a gamble and more of a vacation experience.

Suspect shot, killed by deputy after grabbing gun during traffic stop in Tampa: FDLE

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says a deputy was forced to defend himself on Saturday night when a suspect grabbed a gun during a traffic stop in Tampa.