Largo Fire Rescue’s extrication team heads to world competition for second year in a row
Largo Fire Rescue’s extrication team is heading to a world competition for second year in a row.
Largo Fire Rescue’s extrication team is heading to a world competition for second year in a row.
Tampa ranks 13th-worst city in US for traffic: ConsumerAffairs study
A study by ConsumerAffairs ranked Tampa as having the 13th-worst traffic after studying data in the nation’s 50 most populous metropolitan areas.
A study by ConsumerAffairs ranked Tampa as having the 13th-worst traffic after studying data in the nation’s 50 most populous metropolitan areas.
Judge demands legal custody records for controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center
A federal judge has ordered officials to produce agreements showing which government agency or private contractor has legal authority to hold people at the immigration detention facility in the Everglades that has become known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
A federal judge has ordered officials to produce agreements showing which government agency or private contractor has legal authority to hold people at the immigration detention facility in the Everglades that has become known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
2 drivers arrested for racing over 100 MPH on Selmon Expressway: TPD
Two drivers were arrested on Sunday evening for racing on the Selmon Expressway after Tampa police say the two cars were clocked going more than 100 MPH in a 55 MPH zone.
Two drivers were arrested on Sunday evening for racing on the Selmon Expressway after Tampa police say the two cars were clocked going more than 100 MPH in a 55 MPH zone.
Back-to-school countdown begins
There is a new state law prohibiting elementary and middle school students from having cell phones during class time.
There is a new state law prohibiting elementary and middle school students from having cell phones during class time.
Jeff Knight pleads not guilty in deadly Clearwater Ferry crash
The Pinellas County businessman who is accused of crashing into the Clearwater Ferry in April, killing one person and injuring several others, has officially pleaded not guilty.
The Pinellas County businessman who is accused of crashing into the Clearwater Ferry in April, killing one person and injuring several others, has officially pleaded not guilty.
New Polk County facility houses supplies for growing special needs shelter program
With a growing population, it is essential for Polk County to have all its supplies and equipment prepared for natural disasters, particularly to support the most vulnerable residents.
With a growing population, it is essential for Polk County to have all its supplies and equipment prepared for natural disasters, particularly to support the most vulnerable residents.
Grady Judd among Florida sheriffs who feel betrayed by ICE’s hiring tactic: ‘Biting the hand that feeds you'
Sheriffs around Florida are calling out the Department of Homeland Security after it tried to recruit hundreds of their deputies to join ICE.
Sheriffs around Florida are calling out the Department of Homeland Security after it tried to recruit hundreds of their deputies to join ICE.
British tourist accused of trying to drown daughter-in-law at Polk County resort: 'Couldn't control his anger'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a tourist from England may be spending more time in Florida than he planned after he tried to drown his daughter-in-law at a resort in Davenport.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a tourist from England may be spending more time in Florida than he planned after he tried to drown his daughter-in-law at a resort in Davenport.
Cat rescued from hot car on Clearwater Beach: Police
A cat in Clearwater Beach may have used one of its nine lives after police say its owner left it locked in a closed hot car.
A cat in Clearwater Beach may have used one of its nine lives after police say its owner left it locked in a closed hot car.
Attempted murder fugitive on the run for 2 years arrested after knocking down officer: WHPD
A convicted felon wanted for attempted first-degree murder is now behind bars after Winter Haven police say he knocked an officer down before being tased as he tried to run away.
A convicted felon wanted for attempted first-degree murder is now behind bars after Winter Haven police say he knocked an officer down before being tased as he tried to run away.
Tropical Storm Dexter forms, NHC monitoring 2 other areas in Atlantic for possible development
Tropical Storm Dexter formed in the Atlantic late Sunday – and while it's moving away from the U.S., the National Hurricane Center is also watching two other areas for possible development.
Tropical Storm Dexter formed in the Atlantic late Sunday – and while it's moving away from the U.S., the National Hurricane Center is also watching two other areas for possible development.
3 hospitalized after crash on SR 52 in Pasco County
Three people went to the hospital after a crash that shut down a stretch of SR 52 in Pasco County on Monday morning, according to fire officials.
Three people went to the hospital after a crash that shut down a stretch of SR 52 in Pasco County on Monday morning, according to fire officials.
Florida teen calls 911, admits to killing his parents, deputies say
A 14-year-old Florida boy was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing his parents in their Middleburg home.
A 14-year-old Florida boy was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing his parents in their Middleburg home.
Video: Florida deputy removes alligator from backyard swimming pool
An alligator's pool party came to a sudden end when a brave deputy in Northeast Florida used his bare hands to pull the resistant reptile out of the water.
An alligator's pool party came to a sudden end when a brave deputy in Northeast Florida used his bare hands to pull the resistant reptile out of the water.
3-year-old girl dies after suffering injury, Pinellas deputies investigating
A child died at the hospital after suffering an injury on Sunday night, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
A child died at the hospital after suffering an injury on Sunday night, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
My Safe Florida Home grant program reopens Monday. Here's how to apply
After a year-long wait, the application portal for the state's popular My Safe Florida Home grant program is reopening Monday morning.
After a year-long wait, the application portal for the state's popular My Safe Florida Home grant program is reopening Monday morning.
Progress Boulevard closure begins for major drainage project in south Hillsborough County
Residents of Progress Village in south Hillsborough County are finally seeing relief in sight as a major drainage improvement project is now underway.
Residents of Progress Village in south Hillsborough County are finally seeing relief in sight as a major drainage improvement project is now underway.
Leto High School principal arrested, charged with possession of cocaine
The principal of Leto High School in Tampa is under arrest and facing several charges, including possession of cocaine.
The principal of Leto High School in Tampa is under arrest and facing several charges, including possession of cocaine.
Lakeland police undergo high-water rescue training to prepare for upcoming hurricane season
After Hurricane Milton caused unprecedented flooding in some neighborhoods last year, the Lakeland Police Department’s dive team is now trained to help rescue people in high water.
After Hurricane Milton caused unprecedented flooding in some neighborhoods last year, the Lakeland Police Department’s dive team is now trained to help rescue people in high water.