Off-duty St. Pete officer saves baby from rottweiler attack in Parrish: 'A mother's worst nightmare'
An off-duty police officer is being hailed as a hero after leaping a fence to save a two-month-old infant from a neighbor’s rottweiler Saturday morning.
An off-duty police officer is being hailed as a hero after leaping a fence to save a two-month-old infant from a neighbor’s rottweiler Saturday morning.
Man arrested after running toward US Capitol with loaded shotgun, police say
A man was arrested outside the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday after bringing a loaded shotgun onto the premises, U.S. Capitol Police say.
A man was arrested outside the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday after bringing a loaded shotgun onto the premises, U.S. Capitol Police say.
Construction date set for Lakeland’s controversial $22M ‘road diet’ project as design phase draws to an end
A road diet project dubbed an 'eyesore' in the Dixieland corridor is now more than halfway through its design phase and construction is expected to begin in 2027.
A road diet project dubbed an 'eyesore' in the Dixieland corridor is now more than halfway through its design phase and construction is expected to begin in 2027.
USF's new president faces challenges including new football stadium, artificial intelligence
It was a first day filled with handshakes, optimism and ambition as University of South Florida’s ninth president, Moez Limayem, officially took the helm.
It was a first day filled with handshakes, optimism and ambition as University of South Florida’s ninth president, Moez Limayem, officially took the helm.
Tampa Bay high schoolers to open for New York dance company shows
The Jon Lehrer Dance Company is in town for two shows this weekend at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center, and students from Blake and Gibbs High Schools will perform as the opening acts.
The Jon Lehrer Dance Company is in town for two shows this weekend at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center, and students from Blake and Gibbs High Schools will perform as the opening acts.
Oct. 7 survivors to share story of Hamas captivity, humanitarian mission at Sarasota event
Two former Israeli hostages are visiting Sarasota with a message about the need for human rights around the world.
Two former Israeli hostages are visiting Sarasota with a message about the need for human rights around the world.
'Low Tide / High Root' exhibit highlights cultural balance for Asian Americans living in the US
At the Dunedin Fine Art Center, a new exhibit is showcasing the divide and balance for multiculture Asian Americans living in the U.S.
At the Dunedin Fine Art Center, a new exhibit is showcasing the divide and balance for multiculture Asian Americans living in the U.S.
Rhode Island hockey rink shooting: What we know
A gunman killed his ex-wife and adult son during a high school hockey game at a Rhode Island ice rink Monday afternoon.
A gunman killed his ex-wife and adult son during a high school hockey game at a Rhode Island ice rink Monday afternoon.
Dead dogs, cats found inside home of self-proclaimed Citrus County animal rescue Hess Haven owner: CCSO
The owner of a self-proclaimed animal rescue in Citrus County is facing charges after deputies said they removed more than 40 animals from her home where dead birds, cats and a dog were found inside.
The owner of a self-proclaimed animal rescue in Citrus County is facing charges after deputies said they removed more than 40 animals from her home where dead birds, cats and a dog were found inside.
Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged altercation at Mardi Gras: Reports
Shia LaBeouf was arrested after an alleged altercation during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans.
Shia LaBeouf was arrested after an alleged altercation during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans.
E-bikes, e-motorcycles, dirt bikes pushing limits on Legacy Trail in Sarasota County — What deputies are doing
E-bikes, e-motorcycles and dirt bikes have been seen pushing the limits on the Legacy Trail and other areas of Sarasota County.
E-bikes, e-motorcycles and dirt bikes have been seen pushing the limits on the Legacy Trail and other areas of Sarasota County.
Firefighters past and present urged to register with the CDC's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer
Due to the nature of the job, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says firefighters have a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer. The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is working to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer and is asking firefighters past and present to join the NFR.
Due to the nature of the job, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says firefighters have a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer. The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is working to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer and is asking firefighters past and present to join the NFR.
Mother shoots daughter, then herself in apparent murder-suicide at Las Vegas hotel, police say
Police officers found the mother and daughter dead in their room at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Police officers found the mother and daughter dead in their room at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Sarasota man arrested for 1999 killing of aspiring rapper: ‘Time will eventually catch up to you’
Investigators in Sarasota say they now know who killed an aspiring rapper in 1999 whose body was found less than a mile from his burned-out vehicle.
Investigators in Sarasota say they now know who killed an aspiring rapper in 1999 whose body was found less than a mile from his burned-out vehicle.
Illegal immigrant charged with DUI after hit-and-run in Walmart parking lot: PCSO
Three illegal immigrants from Guatemala have been taken into custody after a drunk driving hit-and-run incident that injured a motorcyclist in Mulberry on Sunday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Three illegal immigrants from Guatemala have been taken into custody after a drunk driving hit-and-run incident that injured a motorcyclist in Mulberry on Sunday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
St. Pete police officer arrested for domestic battery: PCSO
Pinellas County deputies arrested a St. Petersburg police officer on a domestic battery charge.
Pinellas County deputies arrested a St. Petersburg police officer on a domestic battery charge.
Tampa shooting suspect arrested after verbal altercation turned physical: Police
Tampa police have arrested a man they say shot another man on Monday afternoon and ran off.
Tampa police have arrested a man they say shot another man on Monday afternoon and ran off.
Lawmakers debate new guardrails on controversial governor-controlled emergency fund
A key state emergency fund controlled by Governor Ron DeSantis has officially expired, setting up a major policy dispute in Tallahassee.
A key state emergency fund controlled by Governor Ron DeSantis has officially expired, setting up a major policy dispute in Tallahassee.
As drought conditions raise the fire risk, experts share ways to protect your home
With drought conditions persisting across the Tampa Bay area, fire dangers remain a growing concern for homeowners. Dry vegetation, low humidity, and rising temperatures can quickly turn small sparks into fast-moving brush fires, making prevention and preparedness critical.
With drought conditions persisting across the Tampa Bay area, fire dangers remain a growing concern for homeowners. Dry vegetation, low humidity, and rising temperatures can quickly turn small sparks into fast-moving brush fires, making prevention and preparedness critical.
Apostle Islands ice caves closed due to winter storm
The Apostle Island ice caves on Lake Superior, which reopened on Monday for the first time since 2015, are closing on Tuesday due to a winter storm. They could remain closed for several days as conditions are evaluated.
The Apostle Island ice caves on Lake Superior, which reopened on Monday for the first time since 2015, are closing on Tuesday due to a winter storm. They could remain closed for several days as conditions are evaluated.