Police who boarded unmanned Sarasota boat stress importance of engine cut-off switches
The officers in Sarasota who chased down and boarded an unmanned, out-of-control boat on Monday are using it to show why emergency engine cut-off switches are so important.
The officers in Sarasota who chased down and boarded an unmanned, out-of-control boat on Monday are using it to show why emergency engine cut-off switches are so important.
Clearwater Ferry crash: Jannus Live owner’s attorney addresses ‘misinformation’ as investigation unfolds
One man is dead, and 10 others were injured after a 37-foot boat, operated by Jeffry Knight, the owner of Jannus Live, crashed into the back of the Clearwater Ferry.
One man is dead, and 10 others were injured after a 37-foot boat, operated by Jeffry Knight, the owner of Jannus Live, crashed into the back of the Clearwater Ferry.
Family of Clearwater Ferry crash victim mourns loss as investigation continues: ‘We need justice’
A family is mourning the death of a father who was killed in a crash involving the Clearwater Ferry on Sunday night.
A family is mourning the death of a father who was killed in a crash involving the Clearwater Ferry on Sunday night.
Tampa leaders announce major project to redevelop downtown’s north end
Tampa leaders announced a major project on Tuesday to redevelop the north end of downtown, eventually transforming it into an urban housing district.
Tampa leaders announced a major project on Tuesday to redevelop the north end of downtown, eventually transforming it into an urban housing district.
Florida Senate votes to remove fluoride from public water supply
Florida could become the second state in the country to ban the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, following Utah earlier this year.
Florida could become the second state in the country to ban the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, following Utah earlier this year.
Bay Area students build and race electric cars using STEM skills: ‘Getting practical experience’
A handful of high schools in the Tampa Bay Area use the thrill of racing, called Electrathon, to teach STEM skills (science, technology, engineering, and math).
A handful of high schools in the Tampa Bay Area use the thrill of racing, called Electrathon, to teach STEM skills (science, technology, engineering, and math).
Video: Good Samaritans jump in Florida canal after boat capsizes, crashes into another vessel
Good Samaritans in North Miami Beach were quick to react after a boat capsized and crashed into another vessel in a canal on Saturday.
Good Samaritans in North Miami Beach were quick to react after a boat capsized and crashed into another vessel in a canal on Saturday.
2 hurt in crash after Hillsborough County deputy turns in front of motorcycle: FHP
Two people were seriously injured after their motorcycle and a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office SUV crashed early Tuesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people were seriously injured after their motorcycle and a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office SUV crashed early Tuesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Wall collapses at Tampa USPS package sorting facility
There will likely be a disruption in package services in Tampa after a concrete wall collapsed at a USPS package sorting facility on Monday night, according to the president of the American Postal Workers Union in Tampa.
There will likely be a disruption in package services in Tampa after a concrete wall collapsed at a USPS package sorting facility on Monday night, according to the president of the American Postal Workers Union in Tampa.
Real ID deadline set for May 7: What to know when traveling
Starting on May 7, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin enforcing the Real ID requirement.
Starting on May 7, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin enforcing the Real ID requirement.
Missing man last seen on kayak found safe, authorities say
The U.S. Coast Guard says a missing man has been found safe after he disappeared while kayaking in Pasco County.
The U.S. Coast Guard says a missing man has been found safe after he disappeared while kayaking in Pasco County.
Mayor Castor to serve on Trump's FEMA Review Council
President Donald Trump has tapped Tampa Mayor Jane Castor to serve on the new FEMA Review Council, federal officials announced Monday.
President Donald Trump has tapped Tampa Mayor Jane Castor to serve on the new FEMA Review Council, federal officials announced Monday.
Hernando County Sheriff's Office K-9 dies from post-surgery complications
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its beloved K-9s.
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its beloved K-9s.
Video: Barefoot Florida man helps capture large gator along busy interstate
The Blue Collar Brawler can add another gator to his list of captures, as the famed barefoot gator trapper helped deputies in north Florida catch a "beast" roaming along I-95 while drivers whizzed by.
The Blue Collar Brawler can add another gator to his list of captures, as the famed barefoot gator trapper helped deputies in north Florida catch a "beast" roaming along I-95 while drivers whizzed by.
Here's how Hillsborough County is helping businesses decrease their eco-footprint
Hillsborough County Solid Waste has helped more than 100 businesses reduce their eco-footprint through its Commercial Recycling Consultation Program.
Hillsborough County Solid Waste has helped more than 100 businesses reduce their eco-footprint through its Commercial Recycling Consultation Program.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launches first full batch of satellites from Florida
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched its first full batch of satellites from Florida using a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The rokcet lifted off just after 7 p.m., from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched its first full batch of satellites from Florida using a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The rokcet lifted off just after 7 p.m., from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.
Lithia mother, infant son still missing 32 years after disappearance: 'Living a nightmare'
It's a painful anniversary for the family of young Lithia mother, Bonnie Lee Dages, who vanished along with her four-month-old son, Jeremy, 32 years ago. They are still left without answers as investigators continue searching for the 18-year-old mother and son.
It's a painful anniversary for the family of young Lithia mother, Bonnie Lee Dages, who vanished along with her four-month-old son, Jeremy, 32 years ago. They are still left without answers as investigators continue searching for the 18-year-old mother and son.
Video: Florida officer leaps onto runaway boat after man thrown overboard
A man was thrown from a boat on Monday in Sarasota, causing the boat to go unmanned until an officer jumped onto the runaway vessel and stopped it.
A man was thrown from a boat on Monday in Sarasota, causing the boat to go unmanned until an officer jumped onto the runaway vessel and stopped it.
Teens continue recovering after being run over by Sarasota County lifeguard
It was supposed to be a fun day at the beach, but two teen girls ended up in the hospital with serious injuries after they were run over by a Sarasota County lifeguard on Nokomis Beach.
It was supposed to be a fun day at the beach, but two teen girls ended up in the hospital with serious injuries after they were run over by a Sarasota County lifeguard on Nokomis Beach.
Passengers and crew aboard cruise ship detail seeing chaos of Clearwater Ferry crash
Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise Ship was filled with families returning from a twilight cruise when they saw, in the distance, people desperate for help.
Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise Ship was filled with families returning from a twilight cruise when they saw, in the distance, people desperate for help.



















