Clearwater FL

The attorney for Jeffry Knight, the boat owner charged with eight felonies in the April 27 collision between his private vessel and the Clearwater Ferry, has lashed out at investigators. J. Kevin Hayslett alleges the fault was that of the ferry captain, who was operating his vessel without proper nighttime lighting.

Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today. An onshore wind continues so the humidity remains high today. Expect high temperatures in the low to mid 90s with an afternoon heat index around 100-106°. Showers are popping up along the coast this morning. Later in the...

Pinellas County commissioners passed a resolution in April that highlighted their willingness to cede influence over the local taxpayer-funded budget to state appointees. They now have no choice. The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has selected the county for further review and on-site inspections....

RIDGECREST, Fla. - The animals at Pinellas County Animal Services just moved into their upgraded homes that now have air conditioning. "I've toured animal services before in the summer without AC, and I'll tell you, you don't spend a lot of time out there in those kennels, because it's just too doggone hot, and...

Chipotle Mexican Grill opens its first location in Dunedin on Tuesday, complete with their signature Chipotlane drive-thru pick-up.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) announced Friday the arrest of a Wimauma teen after uncovering illegal firearms and drugs.

Hope Villages of America volunteers package up food to distribute to those in need. With a team of fewer than 10 employees, Hope Villages of America’s food bank is feeding more than 6,500 people in Pinellas County each month — and the nonprofit says it’s in desperate need of volunteers to keep up.

TAMPA, Fla. - A man faces serious charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he sold fentanyl for years while living in the United States illegally and using a fake name. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says its Special Investigations Division, along with the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations,...

Marijuana-related poisoning cases in pets have surged 448% over the past six years, often after a curious dog finds a forgotten gummy or brownie left within reach.

"It makes me feel horrible." Woman endures jail time after stunning escalation in battle with HOA: 'Never heard of anything like this in my life' first appeared on The Cool Down .