New TECO trailer will be used for community demonstrations on dangers of live power lines

Tampa Electric (TECO) crews said they’ve witnessed plenty of dangerous situations involving downed power lines, especially after last year’s busy hurricane season.

Auburndale’s director of public utilities arrested for animal abuse after Great Dane found emaciated

The public utilities director for the city of Auburndale is facing animal cruelty charges and his two dogs are receiving medical attention after deputies say he was starving a Great Dane and neglecting a terrier mix. 

Missing Pasco County teen found after statewide alert

A missing Pasco County teenager has been safely located following a statewide alert. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office said the 15-year-old girl was found at a home on Calirofnia Street in Broksville. No other details were provided. 

Driving on Clearwater Beach leads to DUI arrest

Early Tuesday morning, Clearwater Police observed something that was not supposed to be happening on Clearwater Beach. A Nissan sedan was driving along the sand in the area near 7 Rockaway Street. 

House fire sparked by golf cart bought just an hour earlier

A house fire in West Virginia is being blamed on a lithium battery-powered golf cart that had been purchased just an hour earlier.

2 Florida State Parks ranked among nation’s best beaches, per study

Two Florida State Parks have been ranked among the nation's best beaches, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Secret Service officers suspended after alleged altercation outside Obama’s DC home: report

Two U.S. Secret Service officers have been suspended following an alleged altercation outside former President Barack Obama’s Washington, D.C. residence last week, officials told FOX News Digital.

'Tampa Bay Connections' aimed at combating loneliness

Three Tampa Bay area mayors are coming together in support of a new initiative aimed at reducing loneliness – something organizers call a "growing public health crisis."

Video: Deputies rescue family stranded after boat runs aground near Alafia River

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is praising deputies who worked to get a family back to land after getting stuck on the water last Saturday night.

St. Pete unveils $159.8M 'Sunrise' plan for hurricane recovery and resilience

As the hurricane season approaches, St. Petersburg is taking proactive steps to bolster its resilience against future storms. The city has announced a comprehensive plan to utilize the $159.8 million grant received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to recover from the impacts of Hurricanes Idalia and Helene. 

Crews battle more than a dozen fires across Tampa Bay area in the last several days

The Florida Forest Service said it responded to more than a dozen wildfires across parts of the Tampa Bay area over Memorial Day Weekend. Fire officials said recent weather conditions have played a big role in recent fires.