Tampa police name man and woman found dead in connected Old Seminole Heights investigations
Tampa police have identified the man and woman found dead in two connected investigations in Old Seminole Heights on Memorial Day weekend.
Tampa police have identified the man and woman found dead in two connected investigations in Old Seminole Heights on Memorial Day weekend.
Woman leaps from balcony to escape kidnapping after horrific cross-country ordeal: officials
A Florida woman escaped a terrifying three-week kidnapping ordeal after allegedly being held captive and driven across the country by her ex-boyfriend, eventually leaping from a California balcony to save her life, authorities said Thursday.
A Florida woman escaped a terrifying three-week kidnapping ordeal after allegedly being held captive and driven across the country by her ex-boyfriend, eventually leaping from a California balcony to save her life, authorities said Thursday.
Fire erupts at commercial property in Hillsborough County, shuts down part of South 50th Street: HCFR
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews battled a fire after a commercial property burst into flames in the Palm River-Clair Mel area on Thursday afternoon.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews battled a fire after a commercial property burst into flames in the Palm River-Clair Mel area on Thursday afternoon.
St. Pete advances feasibility study on leaving Duke Energy for city-owned utility, no final decision made
St. Petersburg City Council has officially voted to move forward with a feasibility study that will examine whether the city could leave Duke Energy and establish a municipally owned utility — but leaders stressed the decision does not signal an immediate breakup with the utility company.
St. Petersburg City Council has officially voted to move forward with a feasibility study that will examine whether the city could leave Duke Energy and establish a municipally owned utility — but leaders stressed the decision does not signal an immediate breakup with the utility company.
Bay Area law enforcement increases patrols as 'teen takeover' events spread across counties
Bay Area law enforcement agencies are launching a coordinated crackdown to halt a rising wave of "teen takeover" gatherings swarming public parks and coastlines.
Bay Area law enforcement agencies are launching a coordinated crackdown to halt a rising wave of "teen takeover" gatherings swarming public parks and coastlines.
Sarasota County bar rampage: Woman accused of hurling bricks through windows, destroying liquor bottles: SCSO
A woman wearing a motorcycle helmet went on a rampage of destruction at a Sarasota County business early Thursday morning, throwing bricks through windows and doors before destroying the bar's liquor inventory, according to surveillance footage and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A woman wearing a motorcycle helmet went on a rampage of destruction at a Sarasota County business early Thursday morning, throwing bricks through windows and doors before destroying the bar's liquor inventory, according to surveillance footage and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Dead suspect in double stabbing investigation near USF identified: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has identified the suspect found dead near the University of South Florida as detectives continue to piece together a double stabbing case that unfolded Wednesday morning.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has identified the suspect found dead near the University of South Florida as detectives continue to piece together a double stabbing case that unfolded Wednesday morning.
Man accidentally shoots himself in groin while shopping at Florida Walmart: SCSO
A man adjusting a holstered gun in his waistband accidentally shot himself inside the Venice Walmart on Thursday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A man adjusting a holstered gun in his waistband accidentally shot himself inside the Venice Walmart on Thursday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
Seminole woman hit, killed by truck pulling trailer: FHP
A Seminole woman died Thursday morning after being hit by a vehicle backing down Bellewood Avenue North, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Seminole woman died Thursday morning after being hit by a vehicle backing down Bellewood Avenue North, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
St. Pete kicks off Pride month with flag raising, community celebration
St. Pete kicked off Pride month Thursday morning with a community celebration outside City Hall.
St. Pete kicked off Pride month Thursday morning with a community celebration outside City Hall.
Florida man accused of dumping mom’s body into river with chains and cinder blocks: ‘Sorry excuse for a man’
A missing Florida woman's body was discovered tightly bound and submerged in a river, leading to the arrest of her son, who continued living in her home while raiding her bank accounts, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
A missing Florida woman's body was discovered tightly bound and submerged in a river, leading to the arrest of her son, who continued living in her home while raiding her bank accounts, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida man arrested trying to sell stolen radioactive device on Facebook: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man after an investigation into the theft of a Moisture Density Gauge, valued between $10,000 and $20,000.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man after an investigation into the theft of a Moisture Density Gauge, valued between $10,000 and $20,000.
Hundreds gather for rare Queen of the Night cactus bloom in downtown Sarasota
Hundreds of people gathered at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in downtown Sarasota to witness the annual blooming of the Queen of the Night.
Hundreds of people gathered at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in downtown Sarasota to witness the annual blooming of the Queen of the Night.
Clearwater police officer, Marine veteran trains four days a week for world shooting competition
An elite Clearwater police officer and military veteran is transforming a decade of battlefield discipline into competitive precision as he prepares for a global shooting competition.
An elite Clearwater police officer and military veteran is transforming a decade of battlefield discipline into competitive precision as he prepares for a global shooting competition.
America 250 merchandise scams: BBB warns of fake online products
With the country’s 250th birthday celebration approaching, patriotic merchandise is flying off the shelves, but consumer watchdogs warn that scammers are taking advantage of the patriotic spending spree.
With the country’s 250th birthday celebration approaching, patriotic merchandise is flying off the shelves, but consumer watchdogs warn that scammers are taking advantage of the patriotic spending spree.
Florida DMV system issues cause major delays for Polk County customers
A new statewide system update at the DMV is causing quite a headache for Polk County customers and staff alike.
A new statewide system update at the DMV is causing quite a headache for Polk County customers and staff alike.
St. Pete rising power bills spark $590K feasibility study vote to leave Duke Energy, create city-run utility
St. Petersburg leaders are preparing for a high-stakes vote Thursday on whether to spend $590,000 to study leaving Duke Energy and launching a city-owned power utility. The move comes as residents demand relief from skyrocketing electricity rates.
St. Petersburg leaders are preparing for a high-stakes vote Thursday on whether to spend $590,000 to study leaving Duke Energy and launching a city-owned power utility. The move comes as residents demand relief from skyrocketing electricity rates.
Will St. Pete cut ties with Duke Energy?
St. Petersburg leaders are preparing for a high-stakes vote Thursday on whether to spend $590,000 to study leaving Duke Energy and launching a city-owned power utility. The move comes as residents demand relief from skyrocketing electricity rates. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
St. Petersburg leaders are preparing for a high-stakes vote Thursday on whether to spend $590,000 to study leaving Duke Energy and launching a city-owned power utility. The move comes as residents demand relief from skyrocketing electricity rates. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
St. Pete Mayor Welch addresses city's job growth, warns property tax proposal could force major budget cuts
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch warned residents on Wednesday about a looming property tax reform proposal during his state of the economy address.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch warned residents on Wednesday about a looming property tax reform proposal during his state of the economy address.