Deadline extended for Historic Gas Plant District proposals

Developers and investors now have more time to create their proposals for the Historic Gas Plant District in St. Petersburg. Mayor Ken Welch wrote in a memo that he extended the deadline for the submissions. 

Hernando dive team finds debris, trash during training at sinkhole

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office trains their dive team to be ready for any circumstances that could come up in emergencies. 

Routine maintenance can extend the life of your water heater

This week, Tampa Bay area plumbers fielded calls of leaking water heaters after the drop in temperatures likely stressed the tanks.

Florida man jumps from moving vehicle after child called 911 to report her parents fighting inside car: WCSO

A Florida woman grabbed the wheel of a moving vehicle and brought it to a stop after deputies say her husband jumped from the vehicle as they tried to pull it over following a frantic call from their child who called 911 saying her parents were arguing. 

Adele to make acting debut in Tom Ford’s upcoming movie

Adele will make her acting debut in Tom Ford’s upcoming film “Cry to Heaven." Here’s what we know.

Dr. Oz jumps in after man collapses during Oval Office press conference

A drug executive collapsed in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump was announcing a deal with drugmakers to reduce prices. Here's what we know.

New charges filed against man accused in deadly Ybor City crash that killed 4

The Florida Highway Patrol has filed six additional charges against Silas Sampson, the man accused of ramming his vehicle into a Ybor City crowd, killing four people over the weekend. 

Bicyclist hit and killed by semi-truck while crossing US 41: FHP

A 49-year-old bicyclist is dead after troopers say he was hit by a semi-truck while trying to cross U.S. Highway 41 in Hillsborough County Tuesday evening.

Jane Goodall remembered at funeral service in DC

Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee research documenting their personalities and use of tools, is being remembered at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital.

Man in custody, 1 hospitalized after shooting in Wesley Chapel: PCSO

Pasco County deputies say a man is in custody and another is in the hospital after a shooting altercation Wednesday in Wesley Chapel.

Tampa Bay: A haven for veterans to thrive in the community

More than 220,000 veterans call the Tampa Bay region home, and this has a lot to do with the employment opportunities, resources and support that veterans receive here.

Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today

The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.

Florida biologist sues after firing over Charlie Kirk social media post

Brittney Brown was fired by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Sept. 15 after reposting a social media comment about the late conservative leader Charlie Kirk.

Holiday cheer arrives early in downtown St. Pete at pop-up bar

The holidays have arrived early at The Xmas Bar in downtown St. Petersburg. The popular spot, a seasonal transformation of "Glamper," opened its doors last Friday after a 72-hour decorating marathon by Forward Hospitality Partner, Mark Acchione and his team.