Pinellas Park Kwik Stop owner, employee accused of selling THC products to minors near elementary school

The Pinellas Park Police Department says a narcotics investigation ended with the arrest of a convenience store owner and his employee who are accused of selling illegal THC products and other controlled substances near an elementary school.

Man injured in stabbing near Auburndale, deputies searching for suspects: PCSO

An investigation is underway after a man was injured Friday in an early morning stabbing near Auburndale, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Ye takes stage at Raymond James despite backlash, calls to cancel Tampa concerts

Despite a growing political campaign to stop the concerts, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, took the stage at Raymond James Stadium Friday night.

Blood shortage: OneBlood sees critical supply drop, forcing urgent call for donors

OneBlood officials announced a critical supply shortage of O-positive and O-negative blood, the two most frequently used blood types in emergency medical care. Regional representatives are urging citizens to donate immediately to replenish depleted reserves during the high-demand summer months.

Is the Tartan Army visiting Dunedin? Social media chatter sparks talk of Scottish visit

Social media chatter sparked excitement in Dunedin after posts from a local Scottish group and the governor suggested the Scotland national football team's supporters might visit the city.

Florida bans cancer-linked firefighting foams with new law takes effect next week

A new state law taking effect next Wednesday will ban fire departments across Florida from using traditional firefighting foam made with toxic "forever chemicals," or PFAS, due to their direct link to cancer.

Florida executes man who killed his wife in 1992

A 74-year-old man convicted of fatally stabbing his wife decades ago was executed Thursday evening at Florida State Prison.

Detroit Lions player denied bond in connection with armed robbery, kidnapping case in Tampa

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold appeared before a judge in Hillsborough County Thursday afternoon, after he was taken into custody in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa.

Hillsborough County schools: Summer upgrades bring $60 million in facility repairs

Hillsborough County Public Schools is launching nearly $60 million in campus upgrades this summer, focusing heavily on replacing aging air conditioning systems and reviving facilities across the district.

How a Tampa restaurant is helping Venezuela earthquake victims

The devastation of two earthquakes in Venezuela is impacting the Bay Area, where locals are sharing firsthand accounts and others are stepping up to provide relief.

Manatee County detectives dismantle $3.5M criminal network targeting elderly residents

Manatee County sheriff's detectives dismantled an organized elder fraud network that they say targeted older residents across Florida, leading to multiple arrests and a federal prison sentence.

Tampa man accused of having AI-generated child porn

Tampa police detectives arrested a 30-year-old man who now faces more than 100 felony charges linked to explicit child exploitation material.

Alligator Alcatraz to close after aiding 21,000 deportations, DeSantis says

One year after it opened, Alligator Alcatraz, the detention center used by Florida and the federal government to house undocumented immigrants, is shutting down.

Florida man accused of crashing into pipe at water plant, disrupting service to residents: ‘I messed up’

A Florida man accused of disrupting water service to hundreds of residents after crashing into a large pipe at a water plant and taking off was arrested after a family member took him to the hospital.