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PALM HARBOR, Fla. (WFLA) — Palm Harbor Fire Rescue said a vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant, causing a massive water geyser on Nov. 21. The impact of the vehicle broke the hydrant and “caused significant water flow” that impeded traffic in the area, officials said. A video from PHFR showed the crew tackling the […]

The Florida Botanical Gardens at 12520 Ulmerton Rd invites visitors to its 25th Annual Holiday Lights in the Garden extravaganza, a cherished tradition in Pinellas County that continues to captivate families and holiday enthusiasts alike. Ranked 9th in the nation by USA Today in 2023, this event promises even more...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A mother and son duo will spend years in prison for trafficking drugs from Arizona to North Central Florida, federal prosecutors say. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida announced Kanethia Tremeka Steele, 51, of Tampa, was sentenced to 11 years and three months,...

A South Tampa resident recently reported a break-in that occurred while they were out of town. The incident was reported to have happened around 4:30 am, with the police notifying the homeowner of an intruder on their property. The homeowner was out of town at the time and only received the news upon waking up at 8...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and many people are finalizing their shopping for the food-centric, gratitude-making holiday. Still, it always seems like there's that one item that you either forgot or need more of. This may have you sending a family member to...

TAMPA, Fla. — On Nov. 17, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the completion of “Operation Home for the Holidays,” a historic child rescue mission. It spanned two weeks and located or safely recovered 122 missing children. While based in Florida, the operation expanded into nine other...

On November 18, 2025, a group of college students at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa, FL, faced an Islamophobic attack. Despite the hostility, these students courageously stood their ground, using the teachings of the Qur'an as their defense.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said they made a gang-related arrest this weekend after over 10 pounds of THC products were seized from a home in Tampa.

TAMPA, Fla. – A Tampa man who initially told police he opened fire during a roadway dispute to protect himself is now behind bars, facing a second-degree murder charge. Authorities arrested 31-year-old Joel Moreno Cobo on Wednesday night, nearly a week after the shooting death of Dedrick Sykes, a 41-year-old local...

TAMPA, Fla. — Karen Bowen is preparing for a busy Thanksgiving. The foster mom has been a caregiver to more than 300 kids over the years and many return for the holidays. “I want them to feel that this is home, no matter what,” said Bowen. “This is home.”