Video: Florida teen riding dirt bike leads deputies on chase through rush-hour traffic in Naples
A Florida teen was riding an electric dirt bike in Naples when he led deputies on a dangerous chase through rush-hour traffic on Tuesday, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
A Florida teen was riding an electric dirt bike in Naples when he led deputies on a dangerous chase through rush-hour traffic on Tuesday, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
1 flown to hospital after I-75 crash in Hernando County
A person was airlifted to the hospital after a vehicle crash in Hernando County involving a pedestrian on I-75 Wednesday night.
A person was airlifted to the hospital after a vehicle crash in Hernando County involving a pedestrian on I-75 Wednesday night.
St. Pete Beach mayor proposes tolls for tourists to fund $200 million in repairs
Mayor Adrian Petrila says St. Pete Beach faces a $200 million infrastructure challenge. He says the city needs its funding to bring the city’s stormwater, sewer and utility systems up to good condition.
Mayor Adrian Petrila says St. Pete Beach faces a $200 million infrastructure challenge. He says the city needs its funding to bring the city’s stormwater, sewer and utility systems up to good condition.
10% of flights in 40 U.S. busy airports will be canceled starting Friday — What experts, travelers are saying
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday that 10% of flights will be canceled in the 40 busiest airports starting on Friday.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday that 10% of flights will be canceled in the 40 busiest airports starting on Friday.
Florida lawmakers to present bills proposed by Hillsborough students in Tallahassee
In an inspiring move towards civic engagement, students from Hillsborough County are taking their legislative ideas to the state level, with four student-proposed bills set to be presented in the upcoming legislative session in Tallahassee.
In an inspiring move towards civic engagement, students from Hillsborough County are taking their legislative ideas to the state level, with four student-proposed bills set to be presented in the upcoming legislative session in Tallahassee.
Tampa could soon offer autism ID cards to help bridge the gap with police
Tampa has been an officially "autism-friendly" city since 2018, but city leaders believe more can be done to strengthen communication between police and people on the spectrum.
Tampa has been an officially "autism-friendly" city since 2018, but city leaders believe more can be done to strengthen communication between police and people on the spectrum.
'People come for a purpose': CASA clothing swap gives clothing new life while helping local organization
With many families struggling, any help counts. In Gulfport, a monthly clothing swap is bringing the community together, offering free clothes and helping CASA, or Community Action Stops Abuse. They provide domestic violence support in Pinellas County.
With many families struggling, any help counts. In Gulfport, a monthly clothing swap is bringing the community together, offering free clothes and helping CASA, or Community Action Stops Abuse. They provide domestic violence support in Pinellas County.
St. Pete police say woman faked crime using AI-generated image
It seems like artificial intelligence is involved in just about everything these days – including crimes.
It seems like artificial intelligence is involved in just about everything these days – including crimes.
Puppy stolen from Brandon cellphone store; two teens and two adults arrested
Two teenagers, an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old are accused of breaking into a cellphone store in Hillsborough County and stealing cellphones and a French Bulldog.
Two teenagers, an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old are accused of breaking into a cellphone store in Hillsborough County and stealing cellphones and a French Bulldog.
UPS plane crash in Kentucky kills at least 12, including child, as death toll rises
A UPS cargo plane burst into flames and crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least 12 people, including a child, authorities said.
A UPS cargo plane burst into flames and crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least 12 people, including a child, authorities said.
Girls injured after reportedly falling from Ferris wheel at Louisiana carnival
A third girl who was also on the ride managed to hold onto the ride and did not fall, law enforcement said.
A third girl who was also on the ride managed to hold onto the ride and did not fall, law enforcement said.
Tampa Animation Festival begins Thursday
The University of Tampa will host the Tampa Animation Festival from Thursday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 9.
The University of Tampa will host the Tampa Animation Festival from Thursday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 9.
Armed suspect on the run after attempted bank robbery in Clearwater: police
Clearwater police are investigating after a man with a gun reportedly tried to rob a Regions Bank Wednesday morning.
Clearwater police are investigating after a man with a gun reportedly tried to rob a Regions Bank Wednesday morning.
Funding plan approved for African-American Arts Center in West Tampa
A long-envisioned African American Arts and Cultural Center in West Tampa is moving closer to becoming reality after Hillsborough County Commissioners approved a plan to begin raising money for the project.
A long-envisioned African American Arts and Cultural Center in West Tampa is moving closer to becoming reality after Hillsborough County Commissioners approved a plan to begin raising money for the project.
Holiday music is back on the radio: Here's where you can find it
Holiday music is hitting SiriusXM. Here’s where to tune in and which songs top the charts.
Holiday music is hitting SiriusXM. Here’s where to tune in and which songs top the charts.
A taste of the countryside: Chef LaVante Pope's Caribbean fusion in St. Pete
El Campo, meaning "the countryside," brings the rich, diverse flavors of the Caribbean diaspora together in a unique fusion concept inside Foodie Labs in St. Petersburg.
El Campo, meaning "the countryside," brings the rich, diverse flavors of the Caribbean diaspora together in a unique fusion concept inside Foodie Labs in St. Petersburg.
Sisters accused of stealing nearly $2.5K in goods from Target: PCSO
A pair of sisters were arrested Tuesday after Polk County deputies say they were caught on surveillance stealing nearly $2,500 worth of home goods from a Target in Davenport.
A pair of sisters were arrested Tuesday after Polk County deputies say they were caught on surveillance stealing nearly $2,500 worth of home goods from a Target in Davenport.
School system responds to commission postponing decision on proposed tax increase
Polk County commissioners are postponing their decision on whether to allow voters to decide on a proposed school property millage tax increase. If approved, this millage question would appear on next year's November General Election ballot.
Polk County commissioners are postponing their decision on whether to allow voters to decide on a proposed school property millage tax increase. If approved, this millage question would appear on next year's November General Election ballot.
Celebrating their big 100! Tampa's Progress Village honors two centenarians with a birthday celebration
Honorees Amanda Page and Lizzie Adkins marked their 100th birthday milestone with their Progress Village family.
Honorees Amanda Page and Lizzie Adkins marked their 100th birthday milestone with their Progress Village family.
Sarasota mom says government shutdown is preventing son from receiving potentially lifesaving treatment
Sarasota mom says the government shutdown is preventing her son from receiving potentially life saving treatment.
Sarasota mom says the government shutdown is preventing her son from receiving potentially life saving treatment.