Florida gets failing grade in new plastic pollution report, calls for stronger action
A new report from the Ocean Conservancy is giving the United States a failing grade when it comes to fighting plastic pollution. The environmental non-profit gave the Sunshine State a 1.5 out of 5 stars for its current efforts, saying there's significant room for improvement.
A new report from the Ocean Conservancy is giving the United States a failing grade when it comes to fighting plastic pollution. The environmental non-profit gave the Sunshine State a 1.5 out of 5 stars for its current efforts, saying there's significant room for improvement.
Missing Florida woman seen getting into car last spotted in Tampa area found safe
The missing Florida woman who was seen getting into a car that was last seen in Tampa has been found safe, according to deputies.
The missing Florida woman who was seen getting into a car that was last seen in Tampa has been found safe, according to deputies.
Spike in e-bike injuries sends teens to the ER, doctors warn of head trauma risks
E-bike and electric scooter injuries are on the rise, especially among teens, and local emergency rooms are seeing the effects.
E-bike and electric scooter injuries are on the rise, especially among teens, and local emergency rooms are seeing the effects.
Tampa mother who lost son to heatstroke among those urging caution amid heat advisories
As heat advisories stretch into a third consecutive day across Florida, a Tampa mother is using her grief to push for life-saving education amid dangerous temperatures.
As heat advisories stretch into a third consecutive day across Florida, a Tampa mother is using her grief to push for life-saving education amid dangerous temperatures.
Lakeland mother, son face animal cruelty charges after 8 malnourished dogs found inside home: LPD
A mother and son are facing animal cruelty charges after nearly a dozen of their dogs were found malnourished to the point one could no longer walk, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A mother and son are facing animal cruelty charges after nearly a dozen of their dogs were found malnourished to the point one could no longer walk, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Shelby Nealy sentencing trial: Jurors hear details of murders in Day 4 of testimony
Testimony resumed for a fourth day Monday in the sentencing trial of Shelby Nealy, who faces the death penalty for killing his former in-laws in Pinellas County nearly a year after killing his wife.
Testimony resumed for a fourth day Monday in the sentencing trial of Shelby Nealy, who faces the death penalty for killing his former in-laws in Pinellas County nearly a year after killing his wife.
Lakeland officer arrested for reporting false crime after unmarked patrol car window shattered: PCSO
A Lakeland police officer was arrested for falsely reporting a crime after he claimed that three juveniles threw something at his agency-issued vehicle, an unmarked Chevrolet SUV, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Lakeland police officer was arrested for falsely reporting a crime after he claimed that three juveniles threw something at his agency-issued vehicle, an unmarked Chevrolet SUV, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida detention staffer accused of inappropriate relationship with inmate sold contraband via Cash App: OCSO
A staff member at the Okeechobee County Juvenile Detention Facility is accused of accepting Cash App payments for marijuana vape pens and other contraband for inmates as well as having an inappropriate relationship with an 18-year-old inmate.
A staff member at the Okeechobee County Juvenile Detention Facility is accused of accepting Cash App payments for marijuana vape pens and other contraband for inmates as well as having an inappropriate relationship with an 18-year-old inmate.
Video: Juvenile kicks front door, fires airsoft gun at Riverview home
Investigators are searching for a group of juveniles after one of them kicked a front door and fired an airsoft gun at a Riverview home this past Friday evening.
Investigators are searching for a group of juveniles after one of them kicked a front door and fired an airsoft gun at a Riverview home this past Friday evening.
Bay Area firefighters warn of electric vehicle fires ahead of height of hurricane season
Fire officials are warning boat and electric vehicle owners to be prepared if the Tampa Bay area gets hit by another hurricane this year.
Fire officials are warning boat and electric vehicle owners to be prepared if the Tampa Bay area gets hit by another hurricane this year.
Family vacation to Georgia lake turns tragic when 5-year-old dies from drowning
Tragedy struck when a 5-year-old boy from Cumming, Georgia drowned in Lake Chatuge after going missing for about 10 minutes from his family's rental home.
Tragedy struck when a 5-year-old boy from Cumming, Georgia drowned in Lake Chatuge after going missing for about 10 minutes from his family's rental home.
Tampa Bay Sun host first 'Pros and Pals' event to play soccer with disabled kids
The Tampa Bay Sun Foundation hosted its first annual Pros and Pals event where members of the squad and several volunteers played soccer with kids who have disabilities.
The Tampa Bay Sun Foundation hosted its first annual Pros and Pals event where members of the squad and several volunteers played soccer with kids who have disabilities.
Man critically hurt in shootout in Tampa neighborhood, police searching for suspects
A man is hospitalized with critical injuries after an exchange of gunfire in a neighborhood over the weekend, according to Tampa police.
A man is hospitalized with critical injuries after an exchange of gunfire in a neighborhood over the weekend, according to Tampa police.
'Margarita burns': The summer danger you may have never heard about
Summer means margaritas while lounging in the sun by the beach or pool. What no one tells you is the danger that can come from this routine activity.
Summer means margaritas while lounging in the sun by the beach or pool. What no one tells you is the danger that can come from this routine activity.
Man arrested for breaking into Habitat for Humanity home under construction: SPPD
A man faces criminal charges after St. Petersburg police say he broke into a home that's being built by the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity.
A man faces criminal charges after St. Petersburg police say he broke into a home that's being built by the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity.
Clearwater pet store's dealer permit gets yanked after sick puppies found in unsanitary conditions: PCAS
Blue Sky Puppies in Clearwater had its pet dealer permit pulled by Pinellas County Animal Services Monday after officers with PCAS found "an overwhelming number of violations" at the store, according to county officials.
Blue Sky Puppies in Clearwater had its pet dealer permit pulled by Pinellas County Animal Services Monday after officers with PCAS found "an overwhelming number of violations" at the store, according to county officials.
Trump threatens Washington Commanders stadium deal if team doesn’t switch back to old name
President Donald Trump is threatening to block the Washington Commanders’ proposed return to the District unless the team restores its former name.
President Donald Trump is threatening to block the Washington Commanders’ proposed return to the District unless the team restores its former name.
Florida deputies help rescue coyote stuck in car bumper
A coyote is recovering after getting hit by a car and getting stuck in the bumper, leading to its rescue with the help of some deputies and the Wildlife Rescue of Southwest Florida in Port Charlotte.
A coyote is recovering after getting hit by a car and getting stuck in the bumper, leading to its rescue with the help of some deputies and the Wildlife Rescue of Southwest Florida in Port Charlotte.
Dog offers 'Thorapy,' inspires young readers
Thor is 190 pounds of pure joy. The two-and-a-half-year-old St. Bernard is a member of the Hearts of Gold Therapy Team.
Thor is 190 pounds of pure joy. The two-and-a-half-year-old St. Bernard is a member of the Hearts of Gold Therapy Team.
Pedestrian hospitalized after hit-and-run in Sarasota County: FHP
One person went to the hospital after being hit by a driver who took off early Monday in Sarasota County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
One person went to the hospital after being hit by a driver who took off early Monday in Sarasota County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.