Beach Art Center reopening Friday, one year after suffering hurricane damage

After a year of repairs from storm surge damage, the Beach Art Center in Indian Rocks Beach will have its grand reopening on Friday night. 

Polk County teacher accused of lying about being ‘shoulder checked’ by fellow educator at school

A Polk County teacher from Lake Shipp Elementary School was arrested on Wednesday after deputies say she falsely reported being ‘shoulder-checked’ by another teacher at school for the second time in five years.

Dogs killed in St. Pete house fire: SPFR

St. Petersburg Fire Rescue responded to a house fire Thursday around 1:15 a.m. at the 7500 block of 9th Avenue North.

Missing Bradenton teen found after statewide alert

A Bradenton teenager who was at the heart of a Florida Missing Child Alert earlier this week has been safely located. No other details were provided. 

Tampa City Council considers pipes plan to pave way for South Howard flood relief

Tampa City Council members are expected to review a $4.1 million agreement with Kimmins Contracting Corporation for work tied to the South Howard Flood Relief Project. 

NBA legend Chauncey Billups, Heat's Terry Rozier arrested as part of FBI gambling probe

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA guard and coach Damon Jones were among 34 arrested as part of a widespread FBI investigation on Thursday, Fox News Digital confirmed.

Two injured in Clearwater stabbing: Police

Clearwater police are investigating an early Thursday morning stabbing that sent two men to the hospital.  

Manatee County Animal Welfare moves operations to expanded Bradenton campus

After 80 years in its Palmetto facility, Manatee County Animal Welfare is getting ready to relocate its dogs into a new, modern shelter on the Bishop Campus in Bradenton.

Judge finds HCSO in contempt for public record delay in Sabrina Aisenberg case

A Tampa attorney wants to take a look at the documents in the disappearance of Sabrina Aisenberg. A judge found the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in contempt for a slow handover of the files.

Auburndale city manager charged with battery of bar employee

After a 10-month investigation, the state attorney general's office charged the current Auburndale city manager with battery.

St. Pete sees recent spike in e-bike crashes

Law enforcement says they’ve seen a spike in e-bike crashes across the area lately.

New affordable housing breaks ground in East Tampa

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and other dignitaries did a ceremonial groundbreaking on Wednesday for Residences East End at 5709 N 47th St. in Tampa.

Teen driver strikes Dunedin High School classmate riding bike: PCSO

A Dunedin High School student is fighting for his life after deputies say he was riding his bike when he was struck by a car driven by another student.

Teen dies, 2 people injured in Tampa shooting: HCSO

Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a death in Tampa that killed a 17-year-old.