Emergency physician lists top toys sending kids to the hospital and what to skip this season
As the holiday season begins, experts are reminding parents to prioritize safety when shopping for toys.
Navy sailor dies after rescuing 2 children from high surf in Hawaii waters
A Florida sailor stationed in Hawaii saved two struggling children in high surf waters before tragically encountering trouble himself.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Presidential Turkey Pardons: Trump spares Waddle, Gobble in White House tradition
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
Bay Area national cemeteries struggling for sponsors ahead of 'Wreaths Across America Day'
Two of the Bay Area’s largest national cemeteries, Sarasota National Cemetery and Bay Pines National Cemetery, may not have enough wreaths to honor every veteran this holiday season.
Marijuana amendment effort drops appeal as signature fight enters new phase
The dispute over 200,000 tossed petition signatures has reshaped the path for a proposed 2026 recreational marijuana amendment in Florida.
Florida men found alive after clinging to capsized boat for 20 hours off Clearwater coast: Police
Four men who were reported missing Monday night after not returning from a Clearwater fishing trip have been safely located, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
St. Pete launches challenge to support hundreds of local businesses during holidays
The City of St. Pete is trying to give people a reason to shop locally this holiday season as they launched the 'Holiday Biz Bingo in the 'Burg' this week.
Portland protester accused of threatening officers and their families at ICE facility
John Paul Cupp, 45, is accused of making violent threats at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in South Portland.
Driver of stolen car rolls into oncoming traffic on Colorado highway killing 5, including 3 children
Five people are dead, including three children, after the driver of a stolen car allegedly crashed into oncoming traffic on Highway 83 in Douglas County, Colorado.
Descent into the past: City of Mulberry unearths cold war era bomb shelter
Two weeks ago, a bomb shelter from the Cold War era was discovered off Route 60 in Mulberry.
Pinellas County deputies deliver Thanksgiving meals to families in need
A group of deputies with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office added holiday giving to their routine patrol duties. This week, they loaded their vehicles with Thanksgiving meals and delivered them to families in need across the community.
DOJ opens investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over rollator walker ban
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out whether SeaWorld Orlando's recent policy change to ban rollator walkers with seats violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Brush fire ignites near Sebring neighborhood: HCFR
Highlands County Fire Rescue and Florida Forest Service crews are battling a brush fire near Quail Avenue in Sebring Tuesday afternoon.
New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
Crash involving PSTA bus injures multiple people: Clearwater police
Multiple people were hospitalized after a crash involving a PSTA bus at the intersection of US 19 and Countryside Boulevard, according to Clearwater police.
Hillsborough County issues emergency burn ban
Hillsborough County issued an emergency burn ban Monday, which will remain in place for at least seven days.
Clearwater driver arrested after slamming into concrete wall on U.S. 19, causing hours-long lane closures
A Clearwater driver is behind bars after slamming into a concrete wall on U.S. 19, closing the southbound lanes for about four hours early Tuesday morning.
J.C. Newman Cigar Company restoring Ybor City's historic Sanchez y Haya hotel building
The J.C. Newman Cigar Company cut the ribbon on the final stage of restoration for the historic Sanchez y Haya building.
Caregiver charged after disabled woman found abandoned overnight in Largo park
The Largo Police Department said a 69-year-old woman who cannot walk without a walker and wears adult diapers was left alone at Largo Central Park overnight last week.