St. Pete trucker honored as 'Highway Angel' for heroic actions following devastating crash

As holiday traffic surged over the weekend, many travelers found themselves battling congested roads. However, for one St. Petersburg trucker, the long weekend was spent on the road with a renewed sense of purpose. 

Florida grower linked to back-to-back salmonella outbreaks tied to cucumbers

Cucumbers grown in Florida are part of the latest salmonella outbreak. The FDA issued a recall last week after the contaminated cucumbers were linked to Bedner Growers in Boynton Beach, which is the same grower responsible for a similar outbreak last year that sickened more than 500 people. 

Tampa mother, son, nephew thrown from car during crash on I-75 ramp in Temple Terrace

A Tampa mother along with her young son and nephew were seriously injured in a crash on I-75 near Fowler Avenue in Temple Terrace Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Gold Star families honored in Memorial Day ceremony in downtown Tampa

On Memorial Day, Americans pay tribute to their military men and women who have died serving their country all over the world. 

4 killed after car crashes, 'rolls' into Hillsborough County home

Four people died after a vehicle crashed, then "rolled" into a nearby home on Sunday night, according to Hillsborough County deputies.

Grady Judd: Deputies shoot, kill 'bizarre' armed man minutes after apparent gator attack in lake

Sheriff Grady Judd says Polk County deputies shot and killed an armed man who was attacked by an alligator while swimming across a lake, then charged at the deputies with a pair of garden shears before trying to grab a gun from a patrol vehicle.

St. Pete to resume late water bill fee collection. Here's what to know

Months after the City of St. Petersburg suspended some fees when residents reported skyrocketing water bills following last year's hurricanes, normal billing is set to resume on June 1.

Bay Area fallen hero's legacy lives on in his hometown

Kimberly Allison raised four brave boys. Each one proudly served their country in the military – but her youngest, Spc. Zachary L. Shannon, never made it home.

Bay Area restaurant specializes in seafood, Southern cuisine

An old southern Florida house, built in the style common more than a century ago, is now home to some serious Southern cooking.

Memorial Day 2025: Bay Area remembrance events honoring fallen heroes

Numerous events are being held across the Tampa Bay area this Memorial Day, honoring service members who gave their lives for our country.

Driver arrested for DUI after hitting pedestrian: TPD

A driver faces a DUI charge after hitting a pedestrian, leaving the victim seriously injured, according to the Tampa Police Department.

1 hurt in shooting at Tampa gas station

Tampa police are searching for whoever opened fire at a gas station early Monday, leaving one person hurt.

Demonstrators in downtown Tampa mark 5 years since murder of George Floyd

Five years after riots in the days following George Floyd's murder, protests were peaceful in downtown Tampa on Sunday as demonstrators came together to call for reforms in policing.

Fire severely damages mobile home in Clearwater: CFR

A mobile home in Clearwater was severely damaged after a fire broke out on Sunday afternoon, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.

Girl with autism found by Clearwater officer on jagged rocks near water at Clearwater Pass

A Clearwater police officer made an important rescue earlier this month when he found an autistic and non-verbal girl in a dangerous spot on some jagged rocks near the water at Clearwater pass.