St. Pete man accused of shining laser at sheriff’s helicopter: PCSO

A 71-year-old St. Petersburg man was arrested after deputies say he pointed a laser at a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office helicopter Tuesday night.

Small plane hits power lines, tree during emergency landing in Thonotosassa neighborhood: Deputies

A pilot who was flying a single-engine plane alone was forced to make an emergency landing in a Thonotosassa neighborhood late on Tuesday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

St. Petersburg shooting injures teen, woman: Police

A teenager and a woman were injured during a shooting in St. Petersburg on Wednesday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Researchers at Apollo Beach study sea urchins and coral to help restore Florida’s reefs

Important marine research is underway in Apollo Beach as researchers work to better understand the relationship between coral reefs and sea urchins—two species critical to the health of Florida’s coastal ecosystems.

No tax on tips and overtime - IRS publishes instructions for claiming deductions

The IRS has published filing instructions for the new Schedule 1-A and Form 1040 instructions for taxpayers to claim no tax on tips, overtime, and other deductions.

Man convicted of 1991 fatal shooting of police officer executed in Florida

A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer with his own service weapon during a traffic stop was executed Tuesday evening in Florida.

Popular Dover wedding venue Cross Creek Ranch permanently closes without warning

Cross Creek Ranch, a sprawling 17-acre wedding venue in Dover, notified customers this week it’s permanently closed without warning, leaving couples heartbroken and searching for answers.