NHC watching 2 tropical waves in Atlantic as Erin moves away from U.S.
As Erin moves away from the United States, the National Hurricane Center is watching two waves in the tropics for possible development – including at least one that could form this weekend.
As Erin moves away from the United States, the National Hurricane Center is watching two waves in the tropics for possible development – including at least one that could form this weekend.
Alligator Alcatraz violated environmental law: judge
A Federal judge has clamped down on Alligator Alcatraz.
A Federal judge has clamped down on Alligator Alcatraz.
Lightning strike sparked Palm Harbor condo fire
A lightning strike is believed to be the cause of a condo fire in Palm Harbor.
A lightning strike is believed to be the cause of a condo fire in Palm Harbor.
St. Pete considers creating city-owned electric utility as residents voice concerns over Duke Energy prices
Could the city of St. Petersburg unplug itself from Duke Energy? That’s the question city leaders are now exploring after residents and council members raised concerns about high energy bills and long-term energy goals.
Could the city of St. Petersburg unplug itself from Duke Energy? That’s the question city leaders are now exploring after residents and council members raised concerns about high energy bills and long-term energy goals.
Florida man convicted of 'extremely disturbing' dog beating gets maximum prison sentence
One year after what deputies in South Florida call an "extremely disturbing" beating of a dog, a judge did not let her attacker off easy, handing down the maximum prison sentence for his crime.
One year after what deputies in South Florida call an "extremely disturbing" beating of a dog, a judge did not let her attacker off easy, handing down the maximum prison sentence for his crime.
Woman accused of pouring acid on sleeping man at New Port Richey home, causing severe burns
A woman faces serious charges, including attempted murder, after New Port Richey Police say she intentionally poured acid onto a man while he was in bed.
A woman faces serious charges, including attempted murder, after New Port Richey Police say she intentionally poured acid onto a man while he was in bed.
Crews monitoring scrapyard fire after 15-hour battle in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue says crews remain on the scene of a three-alarm scrapyard fire that took about 15 hours to get under control and sent two firefighters to the hospital.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue says crews remain on the scene of a three-alarm scrapyard fire that took about 15 hours to get under control and sent two firefighters to the hospital.
Madeira Beach city manager agrees to step down amid mounting pressure
Madeira Beach City Manager Robin Gomez has agreed to step down after a flood of criticism from residents, business owners, and commissioners.
Madeira Beach City Manager Robin Gomez has agreed to step down after a flood of criticism from residents, business owners, and commissioners.
Toxic algae threat returns to Florida waters — but scientists are fighting back
Toxic blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, is back in Florida waters, and scientists say the danger extends beyond what you can see.
Toxic blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, is back in Florida waters, and scientists say the danger extends beyond what you can see.
'Alligator Alcatraz' lawsuit: Federal judge halts new detainees, construction at Everglades detention center
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction barring new detainees from being brought to the Everglades detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction barring new detainees from being brought to the Everglades detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
Survivor of abuse at Dozier School for Boys earns high school diploma
At 75 years old, Eddie Horne walked across the graduation stage at St. Petersburg High School, decades after his education was derailed by abuse and trauma at the Dozier School for Boys in the Panhandle.
At 75 years old, Eddie Horne walked across the graduation stage at St. Petersburg High School, decades after his education was derailed by abuse and trauma at the Dozier School for Boys in the Panhandle.
St. pete police warning drivers cruising through flooded streets can be ticketed
St. Pete police are warning drivers that plowing through flooded streets could cost you.
St. Pete police are warning drivers that plowing through flooded streets could cost you.
Deadly disease threatening Florida palm trees
Florida's iconic palms, including the state tree, the sabal palm, are facing a growing threat from a disease known as lethal bronzing.
Florida's iconic palms, including the state tree, the sabal palm, are facing a growing threat from a disease known as lethal bronzing.
Florida’s small and rural communities to receive more than $38 million in grants, DeSantis says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced more than $38 million in awards to 19 small and rural communities in the Sunshine State through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced more than $38 million in awards to 19 small and rural communities in the Sunshine State through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Property management company of St. Pete complex pays past-due water bills after tenants left frustrated
Tenants at The Morgan apartment complex in south St. Petersburg woke up with running water on Thursday morning, but they were uncertain if the relief was temporary.
Tenants at The Morgan apartment complex in south St. Petersburg woke up with running water on Thursday morning, but they were uncertain if the relief was temporary.
Hurricane Erin brings high surf, flooding along Atlantic coast, NHC monitoring 3 tropical waves
As Hurricane Erin moves east of the U.S., bringing impacts along the Atlantic coast, the National Hurricane Center continues to watch three areas in the tropics for possible development.
As Hurricane Erin moves east of the U.S., bringing impacts along the Atlantic coast, the National Hurricane Center continues to watch three areas in the tropics for possible development.
Large scrapyard fire burns in Hillsborough County, two firefighters hospitalized
Firefighters in Hillsborough County are battling a three-alarm scrapyard fire that sent two firefighters to the hospital on Thursday.
Firefighters in Hillsborough County are battling a three-alarm scrapyard fire that sent two firefighters to the hospital on Thursday.
Woman accused of providing dental work without valid license, multiple victims report complications
A woman accused of providing dental work in Pinellas Park without a valid license is behind bars, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.
A woman accused of providing dental work in Pinellas Park without a valid license is behind bars, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.
Bay Area artist meshes painting, computer programming to create wearable art
Pattern making through programming is how artist Jhordyn T. Innocent describes one of his creative processes.
Pattern making through programming is how artist Jhordyn T. Innocent describes one of his creative processes.
Florida Lt. Gov. extradites undocumented immigrant accused in crash that killed 3
On Thursday, Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins took custody of Harjinder Singh, the driver accused of making an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike near Fort Pierce, triggering a collision that killed three South Florida residents.
On Thursday, Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins took custody of Harjinder Singh, the driver accused of making an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike near Fort Pierce, triggering a collision that killed three South Florida residents.