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Two private Islamic schools derided by Florida’s Cabinet for accepting school scholarships have received millions in taxpayer dollars through the state’s school voucher system. Hifz Academy and Bayaan Academy in Tampa have together brought in more than $18 million in scholarship funds during the past decade,...

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater police have arrested two suspects who they say were involved in a scheme to steal from multiple customers at a Wells Fargo ATM. Officers responded to the Wells Fargo Bank off Sunset Point Rd. on Saturday and located Brandon Castillo, 25, and Andrew Jimenez, 20, after a short foot chase.

After months of anticipation, Aldi has officially announced the opening date for the new St. Petersburg store. The German-based discount grocer will welcome customers to its fourth St. Pete location on Thursday, November 6th at 8:45 a.m. St. Pete Rising first reported that the Winn-Dixie at 3327 Dr. MLK Jr....

TAMPA, Fla. - Florida State offensive lineman Richie Leonard IV is a big guy. However, the 330-pound offensive guard's heart might be even bigger. "I already know he is a special kid, but this just lets everyone else know that he really is a special kid," Richie's mom Prishonda Leonard said.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — During "Operation Spooky Surprise," the St. Pete Police Department says officers arrested and charged 4 individuals for allegedly traveling to meet a minor for sex. Detectives with the St. Pete police said Monday the operation took place over the weekend. They also said that as...

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are urgently seeking the public’s help in locating Kyle Conde-Leyarofmal, a 20-year-old man who has been missing since Saturday, October 19. Conde-Leyarofmal was last seen in the Angus Valley Drive area of Wesley Chapel. According to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office,...

CLEARWATER, Fla., (WFLA) – Police in Clearwater are looking for more possible victims of three thieves who are using a new tactic to target people using ATMs. Police said the group has been targeting people up and down the state for the last couple of months. According to investigators, the group has been...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Melissa is now a Category 5 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center announced Monday. Located about 145 miles southwest of Kingston, Jamaica, Melissa is moving toward the west at about 3 mph. According to the NHC, maximum sustained winds have increased to about 165 mph. A slow turn...

Three-year-old Scarlett Graham just celebrated her third birthday, and the third anniversary of having her life saved by a stranger.

All flights to Tampa International Airport have been grounded due to severe weather in the area.