Arrested Kentucky DoorDasher said she was spraying ‘spider,’ not food: Sheriff

A Kentucky DoorDasher who is facing multiple felonies told detectives she was pepper spraying a spider - not her customer’s food - when she was seen on doorbell footage spraying an unknown substance.

South St. Pete nonprofit brings Christmas joy to 156 underprivileged children with personalized gifts

Front Porch Community Development is spreading holiday cheer to families in south St. Petersburg by providing Christmas gifts to children whose families are struggling to make ends meet.

4 hospitalized in Brooksville rollover crash on U.S. 41

Four people were sent to the hospital after multiple vehicles were involved in a rollover crash on U.S. 41 in Brooksville Saturday morning, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.

5 rescued after boat sinks off coast near Egmont Key: USCG

Five people were saved after a boat sank early Friday morning, approximately 28 miles west of Egmont Key, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Silicosis: Countertops linked to Massachusetts man's diagnosis

A Massachusetts man in his 40s has been diagnosed with silicosis, an incurable lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops.

Driver dies after fleeing crash, hitting tree in Pinellas Park, police say

A 27-year-old man was killed Friday night after police say he left the scene of a crash and struck a tree shortly after in Pinellas Park.

Youth programs like St. Pete's Teen Flex Night help curb teen violence

The Teen Flex Night program brings together kids from across St. Petersburg to a recreational center in the city and allows them to spend their Friday night in a safe location with adults they trust.

$2.2M COVID relief fraud scheme: 10 Floridians among 11 indicted

Ten Floridians were among 11 indicted after federal officials say they orchestrated a scheme to steal more than $2.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds meant to support small businesses struggling during the pandemic. 

'Flight to the North Pole' enters 40th year supporting children facing the hardest medical conditions

It's a long-standing tradition in Manatee County. Each year, 'Flight to the North Pole' gives children facing some of the most difficult medical situations, a day away for them and their families. 

Manufacturer of high-quality artwork expands headquarters in Pinellas County

There's a good chance the artwork you see the next time you stay in a hotel was manufactured in the Tampa Bay Area at Wendover Art Group. Now, the company has added 69,000 square feet to its headquarters, and doubled its manufacturing capacity. 

Rollover crash on State Road 60 leaves man dead, woman and child flown to hospital

A man was killed, and his girlfriend and their 2-year-old child were airlifted to the hospital after a vehicle crashed and overturned near Lake Wales Friday afternoon, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.

Dead body found in empty Tampa lot, police say

Tampa police are investigating after a man’s dead body was found in an empty lot Friday morning.

Florida health officials explore overhaul of school vaccine requirements

Florida’s Department of Health convened a meeting today to examine potential changes to vaccination requirements for schools and childcare facilities, along with the process families use to opt out of mandates.

Nobel Peace Prize winner rescued by Tampa-based organization

A Tampa-based organization conducted a complex and secret mission to get the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner out of her home country of Venezuela. 

Nasal spray recalled due to possible mold, microbial contamination

ReBoost Nasal Spray, sold nationwide, has been recalled due to potential mold and microbial contamination. Here’s what we know.