Hillsborough County homeowners concerned next storm will cause more flooding
Some residents in south Hillsborough County say Tropical Storm Debby brought flooding like they’ve never seen before. Some homeowners lost everything and are now concerned about the next storm.
Woman accused of stealing baby bird worth $2.4K from pet store in Oldsmar
A woman was caught on camera stuffing a black-headed caique in her purse on Saturday morning, according to Everything Birds.
80-year-old man dies after being found in St. Petersburg pool: Police
An 80-year-old man died after he was found unresponsive in a pool on Saturday afternoon, according to officials.
Volunteers help set up massive 9/11 memorial in Land O’Lakes
As the sun brightened the fields of the Rosebud Continuum in Land O’Lakes Saturday morning, local volunteers began organizing and placing 2,977 placards in the grass - with a very specific layout to follow.
Brooksville restaurant serves specialty oysters
On Ponce De Leon Boulevard lies a restaurant in Brooksville where locals say you can get the best oysters in the area.
Pass-A-Grille Beach renourishment project making progress despite setbacks
Pass-a-Grille's beach renourishment project will move into its next phase next week.
St. Pete puts $1 million in opioid settlement money towards fighting crisis
The city of St. Petersburg is allocating $1 million for non-profit organizations that help combat the opioid crisis with treatment and recovery support services.
Tarpon Woods residents bring golf course concerns to Pinellas commissioners
A Tampa Bay community is up in arms after plans were announced to shut down their local golf course. Residents of Tarpon Woods in Palm Harbor gathered at a county meeting Thursday night where they pleaded with commissioners not to shut down the course.
VIDEO: Coast Guard rescues 2 after boat capsizes off Pass-a-Grille Beach
Two boaters are back safely on land after a Coast Guard crew and deputies rescued them off the coast of Pinellas County, officials said.
Lakeland police chief finds officers' use of force reasonable in arrest of teen seen punched, tased
After completing an internal investigation, Lakeland's Chief of Police found his officers' use of force while arresting a teenager was reasonable.
Pinellas art teacher uses fashion design to help inspire students
A Pinellas County art teacher is hoping his side hustle inspires his students. As a fashion designer, his customers range from Simone Biles to Machine Gun Kelly.
Here's what Amendment 1 would mean for school board elections in Florida
In November, Floridians will vote on an amendment to make school board elections partisan.
Largo Fire Rescue's extrication team gears up for world championship in Portugal
They respond on people’s worst days, and Largo Fire Rescue’s Extrication team has proven they’re some of the best around. Now, they get to show the world.
Several cases of 'sloth fever' confirmed in Florida: Here's what to know
The Florida Department of Health confirms multiple travel-associated cases of sloth fever in the Bay Area.
Sewage discharges continue from Bradenton Water Reclamation Plant into Manatee River
Just outside the Bradenton Riverwalk, there's a pipe that continues to release partially treated sewage from the Bradenton Water Reclamation Plant, and it's been going on for the past month.
Caring K9s reaches milestone with 1,000 therapy visits
In August 2024, Caring K9s reached 1,000 therapy dog visits, the earliest in a year that the nonprofit has hit that major milestone.
Tampa man reflects on wrongful conviction 4 years after exoneration: ‘Keep your faith’
A Tampa man, who spent nearly 40 years behind bars for crimes he didn't commit, is approaching the four-year anniversary of his exoneration next week. He discussed his story with community leaders on Friday.
Former Tampa middle school teacher, assistant principal arrested after student put in chokehold: HCSO
A middle school teacher and assistant principal in Tampa were arrested after the teacher put a student in a chokehold, and the assistant principal failed to report it, authorities said.
Hillsborough County student in custody after making school shooting threat: HCSO
A female student in Hillsborough County was taken into custody after posting a shooting threat on social media, according to authorities.