Sen. Ashley Moody introduces HELPER Act. Here's how it would help first responders & teachers
It's been a whirlwind few months since taking office in January, but Sen. Ashley Moody is keeping her focus, introducing her first piece of legislation: the HELPER Act.
It's been a whirlwind few months since taking office in January, but Sen. Ashley Moody is keeping her focus, introducing her first piece of legislation: the HELPER Act.
Car crashes into building, driver arrested on DUI charge: CPD
A Clearwater man faces a DUI charge after police say he crashed into a building early Thursday, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
A Clearwater man faces a DUI charge after police say he crashed into a building early Thursday, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
Florida man points gun at man at karaoke bar after getting 'upset' about the music: police
A Florida man is facing charges after he allegedly pointed a gun at a customer outside a sports bar. According to police, the man became upset about the music and the karaoke machine not working and pulled out a gun after another customer tried to calm him down.
A Florida man is facing charges after he allegedly pointed a gun at a customer outside a sports bar. According to police, the man became upset about the music and the karaoke machine not working and pulled out a gun after another customer tried to calm him down.
Florida House advances bill to create statewide 'dangerous dog' registry
A measure aimed at cracking down on dangerous dogs in Florida is advancing in the state legislature.
A measure aimed at cracking down on dangerous dogs in Florida is advancing in the state legislature.
Florida spring break brawl ends with teen biting off man's ear: police
A man is recovering after having his ear ripped off during an altercation that turned violent on a Florida beach during spring break.
A man is recovering after having his ear ripped off during an altercation that turned violent on a Florida beach during spring break.
St. Pete homeowners still wait for permits; city expected to clear backlog by end of March
It’s been almost six months since homeowners in St. Pete had their lives upended by twin Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
It’s been almost six months since homeowners in St. Pete had their lives upended by twin Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tampa residents can save big on solar with new group purchasing program
Solar energy is becoming more affordable for Tampa residents thanks to a new program offering group pricing on solar panels.
Solar energy is becoming more affordable for Tampa residents thanks to a new program offering group pricing on solar panels.
Largo police officer hit by suspect's car during attempted traffic stop: LPD
A Largo police officer was hit by a suspect's car after the driver allegedly took off during an attempted traffic stop on Wednesday evening, according to the Largo Police Department.
A Largo police officer was hit by a suspect's car after the driver allegedly took off during an attempted traffic stop on Wednesday evening, according to the Largo Police Department.
Trump plans executive order to dismantle Education Department—what it means
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a longtime conservative target. The move would shift education authority to states, but eliminating the department likely requires Congress.
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a longtime conservative target. The move would shift education authority to states, but eliminating the department likely requires Congress.
Mother says unjust detainment violated civil rights, plans to sue Winter Haven PD
A mother is calling on the Winter Haven Police Department to investigate the officers for ‘violating her and her daughter’s civil rights'.
A mother is calling on the Winter Haven Police Department to investigate the officers for ‘violating her and her daughter’s civil rights'.
Pinellas County beach communities rebuild after recent hurricanes
Many Pinellas County beach communities are rebuilding after the recent hurricanes.
Many Pinellas County beach communities are rebuilding after the recent hurricanes.
Orlando drop tower ride tech alleges safety issues were ignored before Tyre Sampson's death: Lawsuit
A former maintenance technician alleges he raised safety concerns about the Orlando Free Fall ride weeks before 14-year-old Tyre Sampson’s fatal fall in March 2022.
A former maintenance technician alleges he raised safety concerns about the Orlando Free Fall ride weeks before 14-year-old Tyre Sampson’s fatal fall in March 2022.
Video: Pickup truck slams into Hillsborough County deputy's cruiser
A Hillsborough County deputy was hospitalized on Wednesday afternoon after being involved in a rollover crash, the sheriff's office said.
A Hillsborough County deputy was hospitalized on Wednesday afternoon after being involved in a rollover crash, the sheriff's office said.
Boy reunites with Clearwater firefighters who helped deliver him on a pontoon boat
A baby born on a pontoon boat during the pandemic was reunited with the Clearwater firefighters who helped deliver him.
A baby born on a pontoon boat during the pandemic was reunited with the Clearwater firefighters who helped deliver him.
Space and defense satellite company opens operations center in Tampa
One of the largest space and defense satellite companies in the world is expanding in Tampa.
One of the largest space and defense satellite companies in the world is expanding in Tampa.
St. Pete developer touts offer to fix the Trop, buy Gas Plant land after Rays back out of stadium deal
A St. Petersburg developer who has offered to buy the land around Tropicana Field says he can have developers begin construction the moment the lease to Tropicana Field is up, and that it will not cost any public dollars.
A St. Petersburg developer who has offered to buy the land around Tropicana Field says he can have developers begin construction the moment the lease to Tropicana Field is up, and that it will not cost any public dollars.
Junkyard fire burns near Tampa International Airport
A large plume of smoke could be seen over Tampa on Wednesday afternoon.
A large plume of smoke could be seen over Tampa on Wednesday afternoon.
Man charged with child abuse after he and his girlfriend left ‘visible wounds’ on little girl: SPPD
St. Petersburg police arrested a man after he and his girlfriend allegedly left a girl bruised for a week.
St. Petersburg police arrested a man after he and his girlfriend allegedly left a girl bruised for a week.
Suspect surrenders in CIA headquarters barricade incident
A suspect is now in custody following a barricade incident at CIA headquarters in McLean, VA, according to Fairfax County police.
A suspect is now in custody following a barricade incident at CIA headquarters in McLean, VA, according to Fairfax County police.
Caregiver arrested for stealing from elderly woman: SLCSO
A Port St. Lucie woman was arrested Wednesday morning after detectives say she took advantage of an elderly woman who she was caring for by gaining access to her financial information and her personal identification.
A Port St. Lucie woman was arrested Wednesday morning after detectives say she took advantage of an elderly woman who she was caring for by gaining access to her financial information and her personal identification.