Woman set on fire by stranger at St. Pete gas station hospitalized for burns: SPPD
Police say a woman was pumping gas into her car when a stranger came up to her and deliberately ignited gasoline with a lighter in St. Petersburg on Thursday, sending her to the hospital with second-degree burns.
Police say a woman was pumping gas into her car when a stranger came up to her and deliberately ignited gasoline with a lighter in St. Petersburg on Thursday, sending her to the hospital with second-degree burns.
The US has a high maternal mortality rate. A $100M campaign wants to change that
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer seeks acquittal to block retrial for killing her kids
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer is asking a judge to acquit her of killing her three kids in order to prevent a second murder trial.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer is asking a judge to acquit her of killing her three kids in order to prevent a second murder trial.
Heavy weekend rain expected to ease ongoing Florida drought
Forecasters expect daily late-day storms and high temperatures in the lower 90s across Florida this weekend as heavy rain continues to chip away at a long-standing drought.
Forecasters expect daily late-day storms and high temperatures in the lower 90s across Florida this weekend as heavy rain continues to chip away at a long-standing drought.
Why Treasure Island firefighters walk exactly 3.43 miles to remember 9/11
Along a stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast, firefighters have found a simple way to make sure the sacrifice of September 11 is remembered long after those who witnessed it firsthand are gone.
Along a stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast, firefighters have found a simple way to make sure the sacrifice of September 11 is remembered long after those who witnessed it firsthand are gone.
Pinellas County Schools proposes closing 7 campuses over birthrate drop
Pinellas County Schools proposed closing seven schools and consolidating others as a falling birthrate leaves tens of thousands of empty classroom seats.
Pinellas County Schools proposed closing seven schools and consolidating others as a falling birthrate leaves tens of thousands of empty classroom seats.
Terrorism fears in US have eased since 9/11, but so has confidence in government protection: poll
Most Americans still say the tragic events on September 11 altered how they live their lives even 25 years later, according to a recent Gallup poll.
Most Americans still say the tragic events on September 11 altered how they live their lives even 25 years later, according to a recent Gallup poll.
Remembering the names of 9/11 – where are they now?
Every September, the anniversary of the September 11 attacks brings renewed attention to the nearly 3,000 people killed that day and the countless lives permanently altered in the aftermath.
Every September, the anniversary of the September 11 attacks brings renewed attention to the nearly 3,000 people killed that day and the countless lives permanently altered in the aftermath.
University of Florida brings back banned gator bait tradition
The University of Florida brought back its "gator bait" cheer Saturday night during its season-opening football game against Florida Atlantic University.
The University of Florida brought back its "gator bait" cheer Saturday night during its season-opening football game against Florida Atlantic University.
Animal advocates urge Hillsborough County commissioners to fund new shelter
Animal advocates packed a Hillsborough County budget hearing on Thursday night. The grassroots group called on county commissioners to keep their promise and move forward with a newly improved pet shelter.
Animal advocates packed a Hillsborough County budget hearing on Thursday night. The grassroots group called on county commissioners to keep their promise and move forward with a newly improved pet shelter.
Sole survivor of FDNY Rescue 5 Team reflects on 9/11, 25 years later
Retired FDNY firefighter Bill Spade loves an ordinary day. He thinks of his family and the little things he once took for granted, taking in the palm trees and the flowers. "How grateful I am to be alive," he said.
Retired FDNY firefighter Bill Spade loves an ordinary day. He thinks of his family and the little things he once took for granted, taking in the palm trees and the flowers. "How grateful I am to be alive," he said.
Palm Harbor 9/11 memorial: Beams of light shine ahead of 25th anniversary
A Palm Harbor memorial was illuminated with two beams of light on Wednesday evening as the community prepared to mark 25 years since the September 11 terror attacks.
A Palm Harbor memorial was illuminated with two beams of light on Wednesday evening as the community prepared to mark 25 years since the September 11 terror attacks.
Patrol sergeant accused of murdering sheriff’s captain in yearslong romantic dispute over woman they dated
A North Carolina highway patrol sergeant has been indicted in the murder of a sheriff’s captain following a years-long romantic dispute involving a woman both officers dated, according to authorities.
A North Carolina highway patrol sergeant has been indicted in the murder of a sheriff’s captain following a years-long romantic dispute involving a woman both officers dated, according to authorities.
Disney College Program participant killed in lightning strike; Good Samaritans recount rescue attempt
Good Samaritans are sharing the moments they rushed to help a 20-year-old Disney College Program participant who died after an apparent lightning strike in Celebration, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Good Samaritans are sharing the moments they rushed to help a 20-year-old Disney College Program participant who died after an apparent lightning strike in Celebration, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Watch: Homeowners get a shock when man falls through ceiling
Video captured the bizarre moment an insurance adjuster fell through the ceiling of a home during a roof inspection.
Video captured the bizarre moment an insurance adjuster fell through the ceiling of a home during a roof inspection.
Fort Meade commissioner files lawsuit to block recall campaign effort
Fort Meade City Commissioner Matthew Taylor has taken legal action to halt a citizen-led effort seeking to remove him and two other city leaders from office following controversial approval of a major tech facility.
Fort Meade City Commissioner Matthew Taylor has taken legal action to halt a citizen-led effort seeking to remove him and two other city leaders from office following controversial approval of a major tech facility.
Florida man convicted in ‘Hog Trail Murders’ becomes state’s 15th execution
A Florida death row inmate linked to the "Hog Trail Murders" was executed by lethal injection for the 1996 kidnapping and murder of Richard Allen Montgomery.
A Florida death row inmate linked to the "Hog Trail Murders" was executed by lethal injection for the 1996 kidnapping and murder of Richard Allen Montgomery.
Tampa Bay Chamber, mayor oppose Amendment 3
Speaking alongside the Tampa Bay Chamber Thursday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor encouraged voters to do their research before the November election, describing Amendment 3 as "not well thought out."
Speaking alongside the Tampa Bay Chamber Thursday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor encouraged voters to do their research before the November election, describing Amendment 3 as "not well thought out."
Sarasota parking enforcement battery arrest: Driver claims worker escalated dispute
A driver facing a felony battery charge after a St. Armands Circle dispute claims a Sarasota parking employee escalated the conflict and hid her identity.
A driver facing a felony battery charge after a St. Armands Circle dispute claims a Sarasota parking employee escalated the conflict and hid her identity.
Poll reveals Americans' favorite sports to watch in 2026
America’s longtime favorite sport may be losing its grip. New polling reveals Americans' favorite sports to watch in 2026.
America’s longtime favorite sport may be losing its grip. New polling reveals Americans' favorite sports to watch in 2026.