Egmont Key fire sends plumes of dark smoke across the water

An Egmont Key island fire sparked a coordinated emergency response off the coast Sunday afternoon, sending visible plumes of dark smoke across the water. 

Train derailment shuts down 50th Street and Causeway Boulevard

A Palm River-Clair Mel train derailment forced a major road closure Sunday evening, prompting traffic detours for local drivers. 

Man charged with murder following Sarasota shooting: SCSO

A local man faces multiple felony charges after a Saturday shooting inside a Sarasota home left two people dead.

Coast Guard Station Sand Key crew rescues boaters Saturday

A federal rescue crew saved three individuals after their boat began taking on water off the Florida coast Saturday.

Doug McCain, John McCain’s son, dead at 66

Doug McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died suddenly at 66.

Two dead after shooting in Sarasota neighborhood, suspect in custody: SCSO

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a neighborhood in Sarasota after reports of a shooting where they found two people dead.

Volunteers help preserve Tampa history at Oaklawn Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day

 The effort brought together members of The Cemetery Society, Tampa Firefighters Local 754 and Tampa Parks and Recreation to help preserve one of the city's oldest and most significant historic sites.

Woman drives into crowd after altercation at Sebring bar, police say

The Sebring Police Department says it’s investigating an incident that happened early Saturday morning at the Back Alley Bar & Grill in Sebring where a vehicle struck multiple people.

6.0 earthquake shakes Hawaii’s Big Island

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, shaking communities across the island’s western side and triggering several aftershock.

Bay Area doctors warn diluting baby formula can be life-threatening for infants

As families face tough economic times and feel the strain of rising grocery and gas prices, some parents may be tempted to make baby formula last a little longer by adding extra water.

South Tampa affordable workforce housing project breaks ground near MacDill Airforce Base

A major South Tampa apartment development is underway to expand affordable living options for middle-income workers struggling to find attainable housing where they live. 

St. Pete man arrested after 100 mph DUI crash injures 4, including 2 children: CPD

A St. Petersburg man is facing felony charges after police say he hit two vehicles during a high-speed crash on U.S. 19 early Friday morning that injured four people in Clearwater, including two children.

St. Pete shooting in Childs Park neighborhood leaves 1 hospitalized: Police

Police are investigating a St. Petersburg shooting that sent one person to the hospital Friday evening, according to the St. Pete Police Department.