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A recent incident involving a driver's lapse in judgment has sparked a conversation on social media. The driver, who wishes to remain anonymous, took to the platform to apologize for the inconvenience and potential danger caused by their poor driving near the Queen's Garden. According to the driver, they were...

MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. (WWSB) — Three boats were damaged by fire at a Madeira Beach marina on Thanksgiving Day, local fire officials said. The fire sent a large plume of smoke into the air above the boat slips along Gulf Boulevard. Madeira Beach Deputy Fire Chief John Mortillite told...

CLEARWATER, Fla. (BAY NEWS 9) – A Florida family, including a 90-year-old man, said they are thankful to be alive after they survived a boating accident on Monday that forced them to endure strong winds and waves and cold temperatures. Cris Harding, Sr. said Monday began as a perfect...

Villagers fought for the future of America’s democracy and their grandchildren in several locations Saturday morning throughout Florida’s Friendliest Hometown. The Villages Democratic Club hosted the rallies at five locations. While many Villagers hosted families this Thanksgiving weekend, the demonstrators used the...

BRANDON, FLORIDA — A 44-year-old Florida man is behind bars after allegedly shooting his eight-months-pregnant girlfriend in the stomach while she slept beside two of her children, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Both the woman and her newborn baby survived after emergency treatment, and...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A report of gunfire early Thanksgiving morning at Alafia State Park triggered a massive police response that ended with divers pulling an armed suspect from the water. The incident began at 1:17 a.m. on Thursday when the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) received 911 calls...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Pete police are investigating after two cars crashed into a church last weekend. Witnesses reportedly told police that teenagers ran from the stolen cars. Rev. Louis Murphy Sr. said the cars slammed into a Mount Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church's care building. “Most of...

TAMPA - Rumors have circulated about the future of WestShore Plaza, one of Tampa’s oldest malls. The 57-year-old property was approved by Tampa City Council last year for potential redevelopment into a mixed-use district featuring apartments, retail and office space. The site is also currently on the market,...

TAMPA - The Salvation Army Angel Tree program makes sure Santa comes to every house. "I can tell you in Hillsborough County, the support has been overwhelming," said Major Mark Woodcock of the Tampa Hillsborough County Salvation Army. "Toys are very expensive. And so, we're very thankful for the generosity...

The relief flight to Jamaica didn’t unfold the way Dr. Jomo Cousins had planned. It was a challenge from the start. The original charter had a technical issue. An 8 a.m. departure didn’t happen until nearly 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12. It was a flight of setbacks,...