Hillsborough County: Special needs storm shelter pre-registration opens

Hillsborough County emergency officials are urging residents with medical, physical, or cognitive needs to pre-register for shelters before a future storm.

Historic show hopes to raise cash for St. Petersburg City Theatre

Community theatre performers across St. Petersburg are staging a historic musical show to help rebuild St. Petersburg City Theatre's depleted financial reserves following Hurricane Milton damage. 

TikTok influencer who accused estranged husband of pedophilia found dead in possible murder-suicide

TikTok influencer Sara Gilson, also known as Sara Duffey, posted weeks ago alleging that her husband was a pedophile. The estranged couple has since been found shot to death in the woman's Oklahoma home in what is reportedly believed to have been a murder-suicide.

Kelly Ripa undergoes surgery, leaving her unable to speak, husband shares

Kelly Ripa’s co-host and husband Mark Consuelos revealed that Ripa has undergone a surgery, leaving her temporarily unable to speak. Here’s what to know.

PSTA launches new bus route connecting St. Petersburg to Tampa International Airport

Travelers and workers heading between downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa International Airport will soon have a faster, low-cost transit option across Tampa Bay. 

Applications now open for White House volunteer decorators, school band and choir performers for holidays

The application portal is now open for school bands, choirs, and holiday-themed entertainers to perform during the holiday open houses at the White House during the month of December. Volunteers are also needed to help decorate the White House for the holidays.

Remains found in Cape Coral canal identified as woman missing since 1985

Human remains discovered by kayakers in a Cape Coral canal in 2024 have been identified through DNA as 23-year-old Rose Marie Gayhart, who vanished in 1985.

Lindsay Clancy ‘deliberately and meticulously killed’ her 3 children, prosecutor tells jury

Opening statements began in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children inside the family’s home while suffering from what her attorneys say was severe postpartum psychosis.

Bryan Kohberger waived his appeal rights but plans on pursuing post-conviction relief

The admitted murderer Bryan Kohberger plans to file for post-conviction relief after pleading guilty to killing four University of Idaho students in a 4 a.m. home invasion attack, according to court records.

Man faces DUI charges after high-speed crash injures children: LPD

A speeding driver was arrested on DUI and child neglect charges after crashing a vehicle with three children inside on Sunday night in Largo, according to police. 

Florida set to execute 2 death row inmates within hours of each other on Tuesday

Two men on Florida's death row are scheduled to be executed on Tuesday – within six hours of each other – at the Florida State Prison in Bradford County.

Suspected hit-and-run driver crashes into 2 Hernando County patrol cars while trying to escape deputies: HCSO

A man faces multiple charges after hitting two patrol vehicles and a civilian car during a reckless driving getaway attempt in Weeki Wachee on Sunday, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office. 

Search intensifies for North Carolina physical therapist who vanished during Caribbean getaway

A North Carolina woman has vanished while on a trip to the Caribbean island of Grenada, sparking an urgent search as her family, friends and loved ones plead for her safe return.

Tampa man wins Hemingway look-alike contest in Key West

A Tampa man made history in Key West over the weekend by becoming the first younger contestant to win the annual Ernest Hemingway look-alike contest.

Pinellas County 727 Day deals: Here’s what to know

Pinellas County residents can unlock local discounts and collect points for exclusive merchandise Monday as community leaders launch the annual 7-2-7 Day celebration. 

Haitian TPS rollback raises concerns over Florida workforce, economy

The Trump administration is moving forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for many Haitians, a decision supporters say restores the program to its original purpose as a temporary humanitarian measure.

Emu on the loose leads Dade City officers on chase

A rogue emu sparked an unusual police chase after wandering through town before officers successfully brought the bird under control.