Tropicana Field repairs: St. Pete leaders approve agreement for new turf, non-roof repairs

St. Petersburg City Council has taken the next step to repair Tropicana Field. On Thursday, the council approved an agreement for a new turf and a proposal for non-roof repairs.

Sandbag event taking place in St. Pete on Saturday

The City of St. Petersburg is reminding residents that sandbags are available year-round, and they should not wait for a storm to stock up.  

Two Pennsylvania state troopers shot, suspect killed in Susquehanna County: PSP

Two Pennsylvania state troopers were shot in Susquehanna County on Thursday afternoon, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro, who broke the news during an event in Bucks County.

New American impressionism exhibit opens at Tampa Museum of Art

A major new art exhibition is bringing the beauty and history of American Impressionism to downtown Tampa. The Tampa Museum of Art is unveiling In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870-1940, an expansive exhibit made possible by Bank of America’s "Art in our Communities program." 

Alligator Alcatraz: Future construction stopped for 14 days at Florida ICE facility over environmental issues

A federal judge has halted – at least, temporarily – future construction projects at Alligator Alcatraz, the immigration detention facility built at a former airport in the middle of the Florida Everglades, according to the Associated Press.

4th suspect arrested in home invasion where men pretended to be Amazon delivery drivers: NPPD

The fourth suspect in a home invasion in which a group allegedly posed as Amazon delivery drivers and held a woman and child hostage is now in custody, according to the North Port Police Department.

Florida man hit, killed in front of Shops at Wiregrass: FHP

A Florida man who troopers say was involved in a minor crash in front of the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel was hit and killed Wednesday night. 

Girl seriously injured in hit-and-run outside Walmart released from hospital

A 6-year-old girl seriously injured in a hit-and-run in a Walmart parking lot nearly three months ago is out of the hospital, and Largo police officers who rescued the child joined her to mark the occasion.

VIDEO: Florida shark, stingray get into tussle off the coast of Panama City Beach

WATCH: A shark and stingray engaged in quite the tussle last month off the shore of Panama Beach in Florida. A woman was able to capture the moment on camera.

Pasco County scallop season suspended after toxins detected: FWC

The scallop season in Pasco County is temporarily on hold after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said unsafe levels of potentially harmful toxins were detected.

How Hernando first responders are using drones to save lives

Drones are now a critical part of emergency response in Hernando County. Officials say the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are doing much more than providing a bird’s-eye view — they're helping save lives and property during fires, storms, and search missions.