Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds for Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida
TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service Tampa Bay forecasts hot conditions with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developing today, Thursday, June 11, 2026, across west central and southwest Florida. Highest coverage of storms will focus across the interior regions this afternoon and evening. Be
Video shows drunk woman banging head, spitting at deputy during arrest near Tampa, authorities...
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (WSVN) — Deputies arrested a woman after she caused a disturbance outside a business near Tampa while inebriated, authorities said. Hernando County Sheriff’s deputies put the woman in the back of a cruiser after they took her into custody on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators said she banged...
Florida cracks down on organized teen takeovers: ‘We will keep our streets safe’
Top state officials are deploying advanced cyber tracking tools and severe criminal charges to permanently halt social media-driven youth gatherings that shut down public spaces. Law enforcement flooded Clearwater Beach with dozens of officers on Wednesday, implementing strict zero-tolerance rules after a shooting trau
Florida AG says kids participating in ‘teen takeover’ events could legally be run...
Mobs of teens rioting to “takeover” Florida cities can legally be run over and also charged with racketeering, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Thursday. “You do not have the First Amendment right to stand in the middle of the street, obstruct traffic, and threaten violence,” Uthmeier said during Largo
After nearly two years, Old Northeast Tavern set to reopen in St. Pete
When the Old Northeast Tavern closed for renovations, its loyal customer base assumed its doors would reopen shortly. Nearly two years have passed, and the tavern and its adjacent pizzeria have remained closed—but not for much longer. The Old Northeast Tavern, which has been a local staple for nearly...
Quick-Acting Florida Trooper Pulls Largo Teen From Edge of St. Petersburg Interstate Overpass
FHP Trooper Saves Suicidal Juvenile PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida Highway Patrol trooper pulled...
Tampa Murder Trial Put on Ice After Jurors Say They Were Cornered in Elevator
Yesterday, a Hillsborough County judge abruptly hit pause on a murder trial after jurors reported being intimidated inside a courthouse elevator. The judge told the courtroom that a man and a woman had been identified and could face contempt proceedings while the court sorts out what happened. Judge Stops Trial...
Clearwater Coachman Park To Go Full Red, White And Boom July 3 And 4
Clearwater is gearing up for a waterfront blowout, with Coachman Park set to host a free two-day “Clearwater Celebrates America” festival on July 3 and July 4. Each night is scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m., and the party wraps in classic holiday style with a fireworks show over Clearwater Harbor at about 9:15 p.m. on J
Rays CEO Babby makes his pitch for a new stadium to Drew Park CRA...
One of the main sticking points in getting a stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays built in Tampa revolves around a little-known funding source. It's called a CRA — or community redevelopment agency — which reinvests property tax growth generated from the improvements back into the area. The Rays are counting on getting $100
Heritage Village celebrates 50 years of showcasing Pinellas County’s history
LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — As America turns 250 years old this July, Pinellas County’s own historical village is showcasing the history of the area. Heritage Village is a safe space for history to live, and this year, not only are they celebrating the 250th anniversary of our country, but their 50th anniversary.
