Angel Tree program receives 'overwhelming' support this year
The Salvation Army Angel Tree program makes sure Santa comes to every house.
Inmate dies in hospital after medical emergency at Falkenburg Road Jail: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate who passed away at the hospital Wednesday.
Retail stores kick off holidays with exclusive deals, AI assistance tools make online shopping easier
Friday is retail's biggest day of the year—to kick off the holiday shopping season.
3 hospitalized in bicycle–motorcycle crash, Clearwater police say
Clearwater police say three people were taken to the hospital, including one with possibly life-threatening injuries, after a motorcycle and bicycle crashed on Friday.
1 arrested, 2 on the run after armed trespassers spotted in Alafia State Park: HCSO
A man was arrested, and two suspects are still on the run after they were spotted carrying large guns inside Alafia State Park Thursday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Tampa woman arrested for DUI after rollover crash on I-275: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol says a Tampa woman was arrested for DUI after two vehicles were involved in a rollover crash on Interstate 275 Thursday night.
WestShore Plaza businesses reassure shoppers they’re still open amid redevelopment rumors
Rumors have circulated about the future of WestShore Plaza, one of Tampa’s oldest malls.
Boat fire destroys 1 fishing boat, damages 2 more at marina on Madeira Beach
A marina fire destroyed a fishing boat on Madeira Beach Thursday afternoon. The flames spread to two other boats in the marina.
O'Maddy's Bar & Grille in Gulfport hosts fundraiser to help beloved manager battling cancer
A popular bar in Gulfport is rallying behind one of its employees.
Man shot and killed after dispute in Tampa neighborhood, police say
One person was detained after a man was shot and killed Thursday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Father and son among 3 arrested in drug bust at Brooksville home
Three people are facing charges, including a father and son, after detectives and a SWAT team raided a Brooksville home on Wednesday, finding large amounts of drugs and a stolen gun, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office said.
Driver ejected, dies after truck overturns and strikes pole in Inverness crash: FHP
A 28-year-old man was ejected and killed in a rollover crash after his pickup truck struck a utility pole in Inverness early Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man dies after e-bike crash on on 49th Street in St. Pete, police say
A 55-year-old man died from injuries he suffered in an e-bike crash early Sunday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Feeding Tampa Bay serves up 1,500 Thanksgiving meals and shares turkey tips
More than 1,500 people across Tampa Bay will sit down for a warm Thanksgiving meal thanks to Feeding Tampa Bay. The chefs and volunteers have been hard at work since before sunrise.
Drone defense tech company brings team to Tampa
Special Operations show causes tech company to relocate to Tampa
Florida leads nation in child drownings: New legislation aims to prevent tragedies
Florida has earned a heartbreaking distinction as the state with the highest number of deadly child drownings in the nation. Last year alone, 110 children lost their lives to drowning in Florida, and this year is already on track to surpass that grim statistic.
How to navigate difficult relationships during the holidays
Thanksgiving is a good time to gather around the table with your family and enjoy the holiday. But experts know, sometimes that doesn't happen.
Stranded boaters relied on faith to get through 20 hours at sea
Two men are now back home after surviving 20 hours at sea, stranded on a boat. They were on a fishing trip with two other men when their boat filled with water and capsized.
‘Super speeders’ arrested in Brevard, Polk counties after topping 110 mph, deputies say
Two drivers are facing charges in separate incidents in Brevard and Polk counties after deputies say they were caught traveling well over 100 mph during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Golden Ridge Groves opens citrus U-pick showcasing local produce
A citrus grove in Polk County has been working with a major university to fight against citrus greening, a disease that has plagued growers all across the state, and now they're bringing that innovation straight to the consumer.


















