Captain, crew accused of illegally harvesting stone crab in Pasco County

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers in Pasco County have charged the captain and crew of a commercial stone crab vessel with multiple violations for illegally harvesting more than 65 pounds of stone crab claws from unauthorized lines and traps.

Depression causing major traffic delays on U.S. 19 in Pinellas County

A depression opened up at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Curlew Road in Pinellas County Thursday afternoon, and it is now causing major traffic impacts. 

Hacker hijacks airport speakers, blasts anti-Trump and other political messages

A public address system was hacked on Tuesday evening at the Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) in Pennsylvania, forcing travelers to listen to an anti-Trump, pro-Palestine message.

Video: Baby's reaction to Ghostface mask is horror movie-worthy

A mom in Tennessee did not expect her son to have such a visceral reaction when she donned a Ghostface mask at a Dollar General store recently.

Ruskin home invasion leaves 1 injured: HCSO

One person was injured in a reported home invasion in Ruskin on Thursday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Tampa house fire being investigated

A house fire that broke out Thursday morning in Tampa is under investigation.

Publix ice cream recall: Here’s what to know

Publix has voluntarily recalled one of its ice creams that was sold in Florida.

USF expands 4-year nursing program to St. Pete campus to help statewide shortage

Nurses are part of the backbone in hospitals and there’s a critical shortage of them in Florida. The University of South Florida plans to help add more future nurses to the workforce by expanding its four-year nursing program to its St. Petersburg campus.

Riverwalk extension project discussion planned Thursday, renderings released

On Thursday, residents will have a chance to learn about the West River BUILD Project, which will extend the Riverwalk, including roadway improvements and safety infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists. 

Massive fire sparks at popular Tampa dog bar that closed back in June

Tampa firefighters battled a fire Wednesday evening at a building that once housed Pups Pub, a popular Tampa dog bar on Kennedy Boulevard that was closed down back in June. 

Walton Academy remains open despite Hillsborough School Board voting to close due to security concerns

Despite a unanimous vote by the Hillsborough County School Board to shut it down, Walton Academy for the Performing Arts in Tampa remained open on Wednesday, defying district orders and setting up a potential legal showdown.