Clearwater FL

Desiree Danielle Johnson, 35, was arrested by the Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force (FCRFTF) in Pinellas Park, Florida, on a nationwide felony warrant out of Klamath County related to a fatal crash on Highway 97 near milepost 174 on February 29, 2024. Oregon State Police requested the assistance of...

According to a report by the Florida Policy Institute, some counties could lose billions of dollars in revenue if property taxes are eliminated. Three Tampa Bay counties are among 10 that would lose the most: Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco. Experts say Floridians could be the ones paying for the tax...

CLEARWATER, Fla. – A high-speed collision on South Highland Avenue claimed the life of a young motorcyclist yesterday afternoon, according to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident occurred around 3:20 PM on February 16 near the intersection of Citrus Street. Investigators say a 20-year-old man from...

TAMPA, Fla. - A third defendant has been named in an indictment against the leaders of the Kingdom of God Global Church. The church's leaders are accused of running a forced labor and money laundering operation, disguised as a ministry and call centers. According to new federal court documents, prosecutors...

A Florida woman plowed into a homeless 60-year-old father with her Ford Mustang as he was in a marked crosswalk — and told people afterward that she "thought she had hit a box or speed bump," according to police. Dawn Dunkle, 51, was driving westbound in the 1400 block...

Whataburger has made its debut in the Tampa Bay area — with more juicy goodness cooking up for the future. The burger chain is now open in Largo at 10150 Ulmerton Road. It's open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can get food through dine-in, drive-thru, online ordering or the Whataburger app.

MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — A dispatcher has been disciplined, and more training is underway after an internal review at one of the Tampa Bay area’s busiest 911 centers shows a call was not handled correctly in a Jet Ski accident that led to a man's death. Monique Van...

CLEARWATER, Fla. - A Clearwater company has filed a lawsuit against the city after more than 300 graves were found buried beneath its office property. The legal fight over what lies beneath the FrankCrum office on 100 S. Missouri Avenue is moving forward following an appeals court ruling. The human...

LUTZ, Fla. – A massive column of smoke dominated the Lutz skyline Monday afternoon as Hillsborough County Fire Rescue battled a stubborn two-alarm blaze that pushed local firefighting resources to their limits. The emergency began at approximately 4:34 PM when a flurry of 911 calls alerted dispatchers to a...

A routine complaint inspection at Eggs Up Grill in Hillsborough County, FL, revealed 21 violations, including five high-priority infractions that prompted an administrative complaint recommendation from state inspectors. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted the inspection on Feb. 12,...