Arkansas man, 72, mauled by 70-pound bear

The man suffered extensive injuries to his face and upper body before being airlifted to a hospital.

Tropical Atlantic is quiet as we approach peak season

There are no areas of interest in the Atlantic and things look to remain quiet over the next 7 days.

Several bystanders injured trying to save trapped pets inside burning Spring Hill home: HCFR

Bystanders rushed into a burning Spring Hill home to try and rescue several dogs and cats that were trapped inside on Saturday night, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.

Rethinking the storm: New hurricane scale could better warn communities

For decades, the Saffir-Simpson scale has rated hurricanes solely by wind strength, from Category 1 to 5. But researchers say that leaves out the deadliest threats: storm surge and flooding.

Heat detector equipped in PCSO vehicles saves K-9's life

Heatstroke is the most common cause of death for law enforcement K-9s, Sergeant Mike Kilian with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Unit, said. 

Murder-suicide investigation in Valrico: HCSO

Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a murder-suicide in Valrico after a man called saying "he did something bad and that he was sorry."

Texas man arrested for DUI after St. Pete man dies in Gandy Blvd. crash: FHP

A Texas man has been arrested for a DUI after his Chevy Silverado collided with an electric bicycle, killing a St. Pete man, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Fire breaks out at Brooksville home, 1 person hospitalized: HCFR

One person was hospitalized and another was treated on scene for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at a Brooksville home early on Saturday morning, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.

Suspect charged with murder after shooting at Lutz home: HCSO

A suspect has now been arrested and charged with murder after a shooting left one man dead at a home in Lutz on August 17, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

3rd annual 9/11 memorial flag in Land O’Lakes honors victims and educates new generations

Nearly 3,000 placards were carefully placed this weekend in Land O’Lakes — each one bearing the name of a life lost on September 11, 2001. Together, they form a massive American flag on the grounds of Harvester Community Church.

Invest 91L development odds drop to low

The tropical wave we’ve been watching now has a low chance to form. The odds for Invest 91L are down to 30%.

Man accused of abusing a child for multiple years inside his home

A Pinellas Park man is behind bars after police say he had been sexually abusing a child at his home for several years.

No more cash for delays: DOT ends airline compensation plan

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has canceled a proposed 2023 rule that would have required airlines to compensate passengers for major delays.

Pinellas bus driver arrested for possessing child porn: PCSO

A bus driver for Pinellas County Schools has been arrested for possessing child pornography, according to the sheriff's office.

Two abandoned dogs now available for adoption

Two malnourished dogs surrendered last month have recovered and are now available for adoption.