FHP looking for driver that blew through stop sign causing deadly crash in Wildwood

The Florida Highway Patrol says an Oxford man is dead after a driver allegedly blew through a stop sign and caused two vehicles to collide at the intersection of County Rd. 475 and State Rd. 44 in Wildwood on Friday evening.

Trump Inauguration 2025: What to know after event moved inside

Officials are scheduled to hold a press conference Saturday afternoon to provide updates to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20. 

Fire moves from car to Brooksville home, HCFR investigating

Hernando County Fire Rescue is investigating a car fire that spread to a home in Brooksville on Friday evening.

HCSO looking for suspect accused of robbing 3 gas stations: video released

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man suspected in multiple armed robberies at gas stations across the Tampa Bay area.

Woman reported missing in December found dead in Homosassa: CCSO

A 44-year-old woman who was reported missing out of Citrus County on Dec. 30 has been found dead, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.

New funding moving Tampa Riverwalk expansion plan forward

Tampa’s Riverwalk has largely been on one side of the Hillsborough River, and now new funding is moving a plan forward to expand it and connect neighborhoods in West Tampa. 

Duke Energy: Power outage reported in downtown St. Pete

A large power outage was reported in downtown St. Petersburg Friday evening, leaving thousands without power, according to Duke Energy. 

Pinellas County Schools adopts new panic alert system

There have been multiple safety changes in schools across the Tampa Bay area since the 2018 Parkland school shooting, and Pinellas County Schools will soon make its latest safety upgrade with a new panic alert system.

Suspect arrested in Thonotosassa gas station shooting: HCSO

A shooting suspect was arrested after a deadly shooting at a Thonotosassa gas station that took place Wednesday evening, investigators said. 

Sex offender arrested again after exposing himself to students: CCSO

A registered sex offender is back behind bars after students told Citrus County deputies he exposed himself to them, the sheriff's office said Friday.

Program partners puppies with veterans

A partnership between Holzerland Protection Dogs and the non-profit America’s K-9 Rescue has helped place Belgian Malinois emotional-support puppies with service veterans who are suffering from PTSD. 

12-foot shark swims into Florida marina: officials

Marine specialists currently are in a Florida lake assessing a 12-foot mako shark that was spotted Friday.