Bradenton police officer takes his own life, department urges mental health awareness
The Bradenton Police Department is grieving the heartbreaking loss of one of its own.
The Bradenton Police Department is grieving the heartbreaking loss of one of its own.
Body found in water in Seminole, investigation underway: Deputies
A death investigation is underway in Seminole, according to deputies.
A death investigation is underway in Seminole, according to deputies.
'727 Day' celebrates community in Pinellas with events, more than 100 deals at local businesses
This weekend, residents are celebrating getting to call Pinellas County home.
This weekend, residents are celebrating getting to call Pinellas County home.
Shelby Nealy trial: Jury recommends death penalty in murders of his wife’s parents, brother
A Pinellas County jury recommended that Shelby Nealy, the defendant who murdered his wife's parents and brother, be sentenced to death in an 11-1 vote.
A Pinellas County jury recommended that Shelby Nealy, the defendant who murdered his wife's parents and brother, be sentenced to death in an 11-1 vote.
Pinellas Schools says $9M in federal grants unfrozen after sudden pause
Pinellas County Schools will now get nearly $9 million in federal grants that were suddenly frozen at the end of June, according to a statement from officials with the district.
Pinellas County Schools will now get nearly $9 million in federal grants that were suddenly frozen at the end of June, according to a statement from officials with the district.
Tampa Bay educator hopes to bring 'once in a lifetime’ shark research trip into the classroom
A Tampa Bay educator hopes to bring a "once in a lifetime’ shark research trip into the classroom
A Tampa Bay educator hopes to bring a "once in a lifetime’ shark research trip into the classroom
Suspected bank robber accused in 2 Sarasota heists arrested: SCSO
Sarasota County deputies have arrested a man they say robbed the same bank twice in Sarasota.
Sarasota County deputies have arrested a man they say robbed the same bank twice in Sarasota.
Gov. DeSantis floats idea of redrawing districts while speaking in Manatee County
Governor Ron DeSantis floated the idea of redrawing congressional boundary lines during a speaking event in Manatee County, citing Florida's population growth.
Governor Ron DeSantis floated the idea of redrawing congressional boundary lines during a speaking event in Manatee County, citing Florida's population growth.
Manatee County may buy iconic Mixon Fruit Farms
Mixon Fruit Farms operated for more than 80 years in Manatee County, now commissioners are considering the purchase of the 40-acre property as well as long-standing memories of Mixon Fruit Farms.
Mixon Fruit Farms operated for more than 80 years in Manatee County, now commissioners are considering the purchase of the 40-acre property as well as long-standing memories of Mixon Fruit Farms.
Deportation flights out of Alligator Alcatraz underway, Gov. DeSantis says
Gov. Ron DeSantis says deportation flights out of the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz' have begun, and hundreds of illegal immigrants have already been flown out.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says deportation flights out of the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz' have begun, and hundreds of illegal immigrants have already been flown out.
Florida lawmaker urges law enforcement agencies to suspend use of SIG Sauer P320 handgun, citing safety issues
A Florida legislator is asking law enforcement agencies to stop using a widely-issued handgun after a series of unintentional discharges raised alarms about safety.
A Florida legislator is asking law enforcement agencies to stop using a widely-issued handgun after a series of unintentional discharges raised alarms about safety.
Venezuelan baseball team denied US visas for Little League tournament
A team of Venezuelan teenagers are heartbroken after learning they won’t be able to play in the Little League Senior Baseball World Series, despite qualifying.
A team of Venezuelan teenagers are heartbroken after learning they won’t be able to play in the Little League Senior Baseball World Series, despite qualifying.
Bay Area creator hopes to make people smile, one postcard at a time
Lifelong creator Archie Perleberg loves to make people smile through postcards, but his postcards are more than meets the eye.
Lifelong creator Archie Perleberg loves to make people smile through postcards, but his postcards are more than meets the eye.
More than 200 cats rescued from Manatee County home
What Manatee County officials say started as an act of kindness turned into an animal hoarding situation, resulting in more than 200 cats in need of a home.
What Manatee County officials say started as an act of kindness turned into an animal hoarding situation, resulting in more than 200 cats in need of a home.
Florida man used counterfeit credit cards to steal gas in 'large-scale' fraud operation: HCSO
A man faces charges in what Hernando County deputies call a "large-scale fuel theft" operation involving counterfeit credit cards.
A man faces charges in what Hernando County deputies call a "large-scale fuel theft" operation involving counterfeit credit cards.
Bradenton woman arrested for DUI after plowing into 2 buildings: Police
A 19-year-old Bradenton woman is facing DUI charges after police say she crashed into two buildings early Friday morning.
A 19-year-old Bradenton woman is facing DUI charges after police say she crashed into two buildings early Friday morning.
Man arrested for murder of 15-year-old: SPPD
A man faces a murder charge after Pinellas County deputies say he shot and killed a 15-year-old boy earlier this week.
A man faces a murder charge after Pinellas County deputies say he shot and killed a 15-year-old boy earlier this week.
1 dead in house fire near Plant City: HCFR
A house fire in Hillsborough County early Friday left one person dead, officials confirmed to FOX 13.
A house fire in Hillsborough County early Friday left one person dead, officials confirmed to FOX 13.
Florida man arrested for performing lewd sexual act in front of children: WHPD
A man faces a list of charges after Winter Haven police say multiple children encountered him exposing himself and performing a lewd sexual act.
A man faces a list of charges after Winter Haven police say multiple children encountered him exposing himself and performing a lewd sexual act.
Meet the CERT volunteers who jump into action after Florida storms
CERT volunteers are everyday citizens trained to assist when hurricanes and other disasters hit the Tampa Bay area.
CERT volunteers are everyday citizens trained to assist when hurricanes and other disasters hit the Tampa Bay area.



















