Clearwater pond crash: Officers smash window to rescue driver
A woman was taken to the hospital after her car crashed into a pond in Clearwater Thursday evening.
A woman was taken to the hospital after her car crashed into a pond in Clearwater Thursday evening.
Driver behind bars after deadly Hillsborough County hit-and-run crash: Deputies
A driver turned herself in days after a hit-and-run crash that left an 82-year-old man dead in Hillsborough County.
A driver turned herself in days after a hit-and-run crash that left an 82-year-old man dead in Hillsborough County.
Vindman presses Moody to support release of Hope Florida grand jury report
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alex Vindman is urging Republican Sen.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alex Vindman is urging Republican Sen.
Hillsborough's Back 2 School Bash to give away thousands of free backpacks, supplies
Volunteers are assembly-lining thousands of free back-to-school backpacks at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds to help local families prepare for the upcoming school year.
Volunteers are assembly-lining thousands of free back-to-school backpacks at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds to help local families prepare for the upcoming school year.
St. Pete doctors see uptick in children ingesting hazardous household items: 'One pill can kill'
Doctors with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital have seen an uptick in cases of kids accidentally swallowing and ingesting hazardous items around the house.
Doctors with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital have seen an uptick in cases of kids accidentally swallowing and ingesting hazardous items around the house.
Why Hernando County might close its largest library
Hernando County commissioners face a consequential budget decision Thursday: whether to reopen the West Hernando Branch Library or allow a temporary closure caused by air-conditioning problems to become permanent.
Hernando County commissioners face a consequential budget decision Thursday: whether to reopen the West Hernando Branch Library or allow a temporary closure caused by air-conditioning problems to become permanent.
State grant funds $330K for emergency support vehicle for Pinellas County first responders
Emergency crews across Pinellas County have a new tool to battle extreme heat and exhaustion while working high-stakes emergency calls.
Emergency crews across Pinellas County have a new tool to battle extreme heat and exhaustion while working high-stakes emergency calls.
What is sea pork? Strange blob washes ashore on Florida's Space Coast
A strange, blob-like organism that recently washed ashore on Florida's Space Coast has drawn attention from beachgoers.
A strange, blob-like organism that recently washed ashore on Florida's Space Coast has drawn attention from beachgoers.
Tampa City Council seeks faster emergency response times in New Tampa
Tampa City Council members explored more ways to reduce emergency response times in New Tampa.
Tampa City Council members explored more ways to reduce emergency response times in New Tampa.
Polk sheriff ties James Duckett to 1987 cold case murder: ‘Pure evil in the flesh’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Thursday that executed Florida prisoner James Duckett is responsible for the 1987 abduction, rape and murder of 14-year-old Jeanifer Weldon.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Thursday that executed Florida prisoner James Duckett is responsible for the 1987 abduction, rape and murder of 14-year-old Jeanifer Weldon.
Canadian woman arrested, accused of having 12 fraudulent IDs during Tampa traffic stop: HCSO
A Canadian woman was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say they found 12 fraudulent ID cards with her photo but different names and dates of birth during a traffic stop.
A Canadian woman was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say they found 12 fraudulent ID cards with her photo but different names and dates of birth during a traffic stop.
Suspected burglar accused of reaching for crowbar during fight with Hillsborough deputies: HCSO
A suspected burglar was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say a suspicious person call at a Publix parking lot led to a man fighting with law enforcement and the discovery of a crowbar and other tools.
A suspected burglar was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say a suspicious person call at a Publix parking lot led to a man fighting with law enforcement and the discovery of a crowbar and other tools.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Florida cases up to 264; county-by-county breakdown
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating several outbreaks of Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection that can lead to frequent and watery diarrhea.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating several outbreaks of Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection that can lead to frequent and watery diarrhea.
Hillsborough School Board moves to reverse controversial leggings dress code after parent backlash
Just weeks after approving a revised student code of conduct, the Hillsborough County School Board is preparing to reverse one of its most controversial changes.
Just weeks after approving a revised student code of conduct, the Hillsborough County School Board is preparing to reverse one of its most controversial changes.
Florida man arrested after deputies find dead, neglected dogs during welfare check: HCSO
A Florida man was arrested on multiple charges after deputies found a dead dog on his front porch and several other dogs that appeared to be neglected, according to the Holmes County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida man was arrested on multiple charges after deputies found a dead dog on his front porch and several other dogs that appeared to be neglected, according to the Holmes County Sheriff's Office.
Man accused of federal child sex crimes may have exploited kids in Tampa, Lakeland
A Nashville man faces federal child exploitation charges as investigators search for potential victims in Tampa, Lakeland and other cities nationwide.
A Nashville man faces federal child exploitation charges as investigators search for potential victims in Tampa, Lakeland and other cities nationwide.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $707 million. When is the next drawing?
After no one matched all six numbers during Wednesday night's drawing, the Powerball jackpot is now an estimated $707 million with a cash option valued at $309.7 million.
After no one matched all six numbers during Wednesday night's drawing, the Powerball jackpot is now an estimated $707 million with a cash option valued at $309.7 million.
Lakeland cockfighting arrest: Traffic stop leads to charges against Plant City man
A routine traffic stop in Lakeland on Monday led to the arrest of a 38-year-old man after officers said they discovered marijuana and gear used for organized cockfighting inside his vehicle.
A routine traffic stop in Lakeland on Monday led to the arrest of a 38-year-old man after officers said they discovered marijuana and gear used for organized cockfighting inside his vehicle.
Florida man accused of killing mom and burning body because she ‘wanted to be cremated’
A Florida man allegedly shot and killed his mother after years of built-up anger, then set her body on fire because she had said she wanted to be cremated, according to an arrest report.
A Florida man allegedly shot and killed his mother after years of built-up anger, then set her body on fire because she had said she wanted to be cremated, according to an arrest report.
Mahjong Tampa Bay: Centuries-old tile game gains popularity across local spots
A centuries-old Chinese tile game is drawing crowd after crowd across the Tampa Bay area as local enthusiasts gather to build community and master strategy.
A centuries-old Chinese tile game is drawing crowd after crowd across the Tampa Bay area as local enthusiasts gather to build community and master strategy.