St. Pete hurricane expo targets seniors' safety after deadly storms
Emergency officials tried to reach older residents through a mid-season hurricane expo at the Sunshine Senior Center in St. Pete on Friday.
Emergency officials tried to reach older residents through a mid-season hurricane expo at the Sunshine Senior Center in St. Pete on Friday.
Sarasota man threw brick through synagogue window 'because it was Jewish place of worship': Police
A man was arrested after Sarasota police say he admitted to intentionally throwing a brick through the front window of a downtown synagogue because it was a Jewish place of worship.
A man was arrested after Sarasota police say he admitted to intentionally throwing a brick through the front window of a downtown synagogue because it was a Jewish place of worship.
First Mate Academy teaches young anglers boating skills and life lessons
While many children spend their summers staring at screens, a Palm Harbor captain is getting them outdoors and putting their learning into high gear on the open water.
While many children spend their summers staring at screens, a Palm Harbor captain is getting them outdoors and putting their learning into high gear on the open water.
Tampa General strengthens hurricane defenses with AquaFence upgrades
With hurricane season underway, Tampa General Hospital is reinforcing its defenses against flooding and storm surge on its Davis Islands campus.
With hurricane season underway, Tampa General Hospital is reinforcing its defenses against flooding and storm surge on its Davis Islands campus.
Deadly child abuse: Lakeland mother watched TikTok and porn after throwing infant into playpen, police say
A 23-year-old Lakeland woman faces aggravated child abuse charges after confessing to detectives that she threw her infant into a playpen on a tile floor, according to the Lakeland Police Department. Officials say the baby later died at the hospital from his injuries.
A 23-year-old Lakeland woman faces aggravated child abuse charges after confessing to detectives that she threw her infant into a playpen on a tile floor, according to the Lakeland Police Department. Officials say the baby later died at the hospital from his injuries.
Scientists discover 'demon' cavefish tucked away in Alabama cave
Researchers have uncovered a new species of blind cavefish hiding in one of the most studied cave systems in Alabama.
Researchers have uncovered a new species of blind cavefish hiding in one of the most studied cave systems in Alabama.
Lakeland police announce 3 indictments, 1 suspect wanted in 2020 Christmas Eve killing of grandmother
Nearly six years after a Christmas Eve shooting claimed the life of a 70-year-old Lakeland grandmother and injured three members of her family, investigators announced multiple arrests and new murder charges.
Nearly six years after a Christmas Eve shooting claimed the life of a 70-year-old Lakeland grandmother and injured three members of her family, investigators announced multiple arrests and new murder charges.
Robotic vacuums swept up in new US crackdown over national security risks
Regulators say the move targets future approvals for certain foreign-made models, not the robotic vacuums already operating in American homes.
Regulators say the move targets future approvals for certain foreign-made models, not the robotic vacuums already operating in American homes.
Study accuses Amazon, Walmart of deceiving shoppers with false 'Made in USA' claims
AI shopping assistants can often detect when "Made in USA" product labels are falsely labeled, but Amazon and Walmart are not using that technology to crack down on the listings, according to a new study.
AI shopping assistants can often detect when "Made in USA" product labels are falsely labeled, but Amazon and Walmart are not using that technology to crack down on the listings, according to a new study.
Florida USPS carrier accused of stealing $2,600 winning lottery ticket, claiming prize: Officials
A USPS mail carrier in Florida has been arrested for allegedly stealing someone's winning lottery ticket and claiming the prize as their own, the Florida Lottery announced on Friday.
A USPS mail carrier in Florida has been arrested for allegedly stealing someone's winning lottery ticket and claiming the prize as their own, the Florida Lottery announced on Friday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci could face criminal prosecution after refusing to answer questions at Senate hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' director who was the face of the U.S. medical community’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, refused to answer more than 100 questions Wednesday when he appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee. Fauci could now face criminal prosecution for refusing to answer.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' director who was the face of the U.S. medical community’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, refused to answer more than 100 questions Wednesday when he appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee. Fauci could now face criminal prosecution for refusing to answer.
CEO of steel company dies suddenly, just weeks after taking helm
Carpenter Technology CEO Brian Malloy died suddenly just weeks after taking the helm of the specialty materials manufacturer, the company announced Monday.
Carpenter Technology CEO Brian Malloy died suddenly just weeks after taking the helm of the specialty materials manufacturer, the company announced Monday.
1.5 million hand warmers recalled after 1 death, hundreds of injuries
The hand warmers, sold at Walmart and Amazon, were recalled after thousands of reports of the product overheating, resulting in more than a dozen fires, hundreds of injuries and one death.
The hand warmers, sold at Walmart and Amazon, were recalled after thousands of reports of the product overheating, resulting in more than a dozen fires, hundreds of injuries and one death.
St. Petersburg's 30-year Duke Energy agreement expires Friday: What it means for customers
One of St. Petersburg's longest-running agreements is set to expire Friday, but residents shouldn't expect to lose power when the calendar turns to August.
One of St. Petersburg's longest-running agreements is set to expire Friday, but residents shouldn't expect to lose power when the calendar turns to August.
Netflix sued for $105M after Nicolas Cage WWII thriller goes missing, exposing leak risks
Netflix has been sued for allegedly losing an unencrypted copy of a $45 million Nicolas Cage thriller that took seven years to produce, exposing the unreleased film to potential piracy and leaks.
Netflix has been sued for allegedly losing an unencrypted copy of a $45 million Nicolas Cage thriller that took seven years to produce, exposing the unreleased film to potential piracy and leaks.
Good Samaritans rescue man after boat capsizes near Davis Islands
A pair of good Samaritan boaters rescued a man on a capsized boat near Davis Islands on Sunday.
A pair of good Samaritan boaters rescued a man on a capsized boat near Davis Islands on Sunday.
Belleair Beach height exception: Board denies waterfront home variance
A waterfront home construction project is driving a high-stakes height dispute in Belleair Beach.
A waterfront home construction project is driving a high-stakes height dispute in Belleair Beach.
Clearwater pond crash: Officers smash window to rescue driver
A woman was taken to the hospital after her car crashed into a pond in Clearwater Thursday evening.
A woman was taken to the hospital after her car crashed into a pond in Clearwater Thursday evening.
Driver behind bars after deadly Hillsborough County hit-and-run crash: Deputies
A driver turned herself in days after a hit-and-run crash that left an 82-year-old man dead in Hillsborough County.
A driver turned herself in days after a hit-and-run crash that left an 82-year-old man dead in Hillsborough County.
Cities where clothing costs the most and least, ranked
A new study reveals where Americans pay the biggest share of their income for basic clothing. See which cities rank as the least affordable.
A new study reveals where Americans pay the biggest share of their income for basic clothing. See which cities rank as the least affordable.