Deputies find 2 dead, 1 injured while responding to domestic call in St. Pete: PCSO

Two people are dead, and one person has been taken to a nearby hospital after deputies responded to a domestic call in St. Petersburg, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

1 dead, 2 hospitalized after shooting in Wimauma: HCSO

One person is dead, and two others were taken to the hospital after a shooting early Saturday morning in Wimauma, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Marco Kasper scores in OT to lift Red Wings past the Lightning, 4-3

Marco Kasper scored his second goal of the game at 3:22 of overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night.

Danny Jansen homers and drives in 4 runs to help the Rays to a 6-3 win over the Braves

Danny Jansen hit his first home run of the season and drove in four runs, Christopher Morel also homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Friday night.

New Florida bill aims to prepare local governments for better hurricane response

A bill led by a Pinellas County state senator now heads to the Florida House, focusing on hurricane preparedness and response. Its goal is to make sure each county has a post-storm plan following the devastating impacts of last year’s hurricane season.

New Florida bill aims to crack down on puppy mills and bad breeding

A new Florida bill called "Make America’s Dogs Safe Again" is sparking debate over how to regulate dog breeding in the state. 

Florida teenager arrested for bringing knife to school

A 13-year-old Ruskin teenager is facing charges after bringing a knife to school on Friday, say Hillsborough County deputies. 

Mosquito control discusses prevention strategies

Eggs are a hot commodity, and they’re not the only thing Pinellas County Mosquito Control’s 56 chickens provide.

How much will China's tariffs cost consumers?

Customers and businesses in the Tampa Bay area are bracing for higher prices after the White House announced tariffs on China will remain in place.

Incredible Dog Challenge returns to Clearwater this weekend

Some of the nation’s top canine athletes are taking over Coachman Park this weekend for a crowd-pleasing, high-energy competition.

Florida transgender student arrested after violating bathroom law; thought to be a first: officials

A transgender college student was arrested after saying “I am here to break the law" and then entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol. Civil rights attorneys say the arrest is the first they know of for violating transgender bathroom restrictions passed by numerous state legislatures across the country.

Best states for hiking 2025

The West Coast and the Mountain West consistently top the list for best hikes, but you can still find some dreamy vistas on the East Coast – and even the Deep South.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds not seeking re-election in 2026

After nearly a decade as the Governor of Iowa, Republican Kim Reynolds made the surprise announcement on Friday that she’s not seeking re-election in 2026.