Metro Ministries honors service members with inaugural Salute to Service event
Metropolitan Ministries honored service members at its inaugural Salute to Service event Saturday, partnering with USAA.
Metropolitan Ministries honored service members at its inaugural Salute to Service event Saturday, partnering with USAA.
Clearwater holds community meeting to discuss FEMA 50 percent rule
Whether to sell or rebuild is a question on the minds of many people in Clearwater after their homes were destroyed by hurricanes. If residents do choose to rebuild, they have to follow the 50 percent rule, which could mean having to raise their home several feet.
Whether to sell or rebuild is a question on the minds of many people in Clearwater after their homes were destroyed by hurricanes. If residents do choose to rebuild, they have to follow the 50 percent rule, which could mean having to raise their home several feet.
Lakeland man arrested after falling asleep on I-75, FHP says
A 46-year-old Lakeland man is behind bars after falling asleep while driving on I-75 early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 46-year-old Lakeland man is behind bars after falling asleep while driving on I-75 early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
WATCH: Man arrested after hitting patrol car in Zephyrhills and taking off, HCSO says
A 33-year-old man was arrested early on Saturday morning after he hit a patrol vehicle and took off, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A 33-year-old man was arrested early on Saturday morning after he hit a patrol vehicle and took off, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Deadly Winter Haven crash propels car 150 feet
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says they are investigating a fatal car crash that happened Friday night in Winter Haven on Dundee Road at the Overlook Drive intersection.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says they are investigating a fatal car crash that happened Friday night in Winter Haven on Dundee Road at the Overlook Drive intersection.
Hillsborough County school security officer arrested for DUI, deputies say
A school security officer with Hillsborough County Public Schools was arrested for driving under the influence early on Saturday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A school security officer with Hillsborough County Public Schools was arrested for driving under the influence early on Saturday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Clearwater police searching for suspect after argument led to deadly shooting
Clearwater homicide detectives say they are searching for a suspect after a shooting early Saturday morning left one man dead and injured his girlfriend.
Clearwater homicide detectives say they are searching for a suspect after a shooting early Saturday morning left one man dead and injured his girlfriend.
South Tampa vegan restaurant offers healthy Middle Eastern cuisine
Having a life-long passion for creating fresh food helped Mouna Alchabad transition from a successful catering business to a brick-and-mortar restaurant back in 2018.
Having a life-long passion for creating fresh food helped Mouna Alchabad transition from a successful catering business to a brick-and-mortar restaurant back in 2018.
Bradenton woman accused of claiming she had ‘botox’ while trying to file fraudulent hurricane assistance claim
A Bradenton woman was arrested Friday for filing a fraudulent hurricane disaster assistance claim, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
A Bradenton woman was arrested Friday for filing a fraudulent hurricane disaster assistance claim, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
St. Pete receives money to put towards road, pedestrian safety
The City of St. Petersburg announced it received $3.6 million from a federal grant being put towards road safety as it continues to boom.
The City of St. Petersburg announced it received $3.6 million from a federal grant being put towards road safety as it continues to boom.
Pest companies respond to increased calls for insect, rodent issues post-hurricanes
Tampa Bay area pest companies have been busy after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tampa Bay area pest companies have been busy after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Pinellas leaders call on Army Corps of Engineers to speed up beach renourishment after hurricanes
State and local officials are praising beach recovery efforts in Pinellas County after Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused serious damage, while calling on the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite beach renourishment projects.
State and local officials are praising beach recovery efforts in Pinellas County after Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused serious damage, while calling on the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite beach renourishment projects.
Former DCF employee accused of abusing, killing adopted daughter in Sebring: ‘Horrific crime’
A woman who once worked for the Florida Department of Children and Families and was guardian ad-litem is accused of murdering her adopted daughter in ‘one of the worst crime scenes’ the Highlands County Sheriff has ever seen.
A woman who once worked for the Florida Department of Children and Families and was guardian ad-litem is accused of murdering her adopted daughter in ‘one of the worst crime scenes’ the Highlands County Sheriff has ever seen.
Winter Haven police using virtual reality to improve target, de-escalation training
The Winter Haven Police Department is now utilizing a new virtual reality system to improve target training and de-escalation training.
The Winter Haven Police Department is now utilizing a new virtual reality system to improve target training and de-escalation training.
Tampa city leaders could sign off on flood relief project targeting South Howard community after Milton
Tampa city leaders could soon sign off on a flood relief project targeting the South Howard Avenue community, which was hit hard during Hurricane Milton.
Tampa city leaders could soon sign off on a flood relief project targeting the South Howard Avenue community, which was hit hard during Hurricane Milton.
Sarasota charter school that’s helped thousands needs the community’s help rebuilding after Hurricane Milton
A Sarasota school is turning to the community after Hurricane Milton so it can continue being a resource for the area.
A Sarasota school is turning to the community after Hurricane Milton so it can continue being a resource for the area.
CNA turned personal assistant steals $140K from Polk County blind man: PCSO
A Winter Haven woman was arrested after deputies said she stole more than $140,000 from a blind man who she worked for as a home health care nurse and personal assistant.
A Winter Haven woman was arrested after deputies said she stole more than $140,000 from a blind man who she worked for as a home health care nurse and personal assistant.
More than 30 Stewart Middle Magnet students inducted into the Aerospace Academy Honors Society
More than 30 students from Stewart Middle Magnet School were inducted into the Aerospace Academy Honors Society at the St. Pete History Center on Friday. The academy teaches students about the latest information in science, engineering and space technology.
More than 30 students from Stewart Middle Magnet School were inducted into the Aerospace Academy Honors Society at the St. Pete History Center on Friday. The academy teaches students about the latest information in science, engineering and space technology.
Medium level of red tide detected at Manatee County location after Hurricane Milton
There are new warnings about red tide in areas of Manatee County that were hardest hit by Hurricane Milton. Officials said people should take precautions around the Rod and Reel Pier, which is on the northernmost tip of the county.
There are new warnings about red tide in areas of Manatee County that were hardest hit by Hurricane Milton. Officials said people should take precautions around the Rod and Reel Pier, which is on the northernmost tip of the county.
Tampa cleaned up more than half of the city's hurricane curbside debris: 'Please stay patient with us'
Crews in Tampa have cleared enough storm debris to fill Tampa’s Rivergate Tower, often called the ‘Beer Can Building’, three times since Hurricane Helene.
Crews in Tampa have cleared enough storm debris to fill Tampa’s Rivergate Tower, often called the ‘Beer Can Building’, three times since Hurricane Helene.