Some Florida workers turn to trade jobs amid rising unemployment and AI uncertainties
More Floridians are learning a trade, like carpentry or construction. Labor market experts say the shift could mean workers are seeking job security, amid rising unemployment and uncertainty over artificial intelligence in the state. That's because trades usually have a low cost of entry and are in high demand. It's...
Tampa Bay Scorches Near 95 Before Rain Chains Shake Up The Weekend
Sun (Unsplash) TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay area is kicking off the week under...
Largo Dad Walks Off After Dumping Four Kids at Family Services Office
A Largo man ended his week in handcuffs after police say he left four children, ages 9, 10, 12 and 15, alone inside a family services office and walked out. Officers identified him as 52-year-old Marcus Sherrod, who was later booked into the Pinellas County Jail on child neglect charges. Staff at the facility called po
2 dead, 1 arrested for DUI after crash in Lutz: FHP
LUTZ, Fla. (WFLA)—Two people are dead, and another is arrested after a fatal crash on US-41, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. Troopers responded to a crash on US-41 and Cypress Lane in Lutz around 5:56 p.m. Sunday evening. According to FHP, two people died from the crash, and one person was transported to a nearby
Clearwater police increase beach patrols one week after ‘teen takeover’ shooting
One week after a 17-year-old was wounded during a “teen takeover” on Clearwater Beach, police say they have increased patrols.
St. Petersburg car crash: Car slams into home and sparks fire, officials say
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A St. Petersburg home was destroyed after a car crashed into the living room early on Monday morning, according to authorities. Investigators say St. Pete firefighters responded to the 4400 block of 14th Ave S shortly before 3 a.m. on Monday. First responders say a car had taken out the front wal
Pinellas commissioner says ‘unintended consequences’ could be huge from the property tax referendum
A Pinellas County Commissioner says if Florida's property tax referendum passes in November, it could mean fewer working families will be able to afford to move to the area. Commissioner Kathleen Peters claims passage of the referendum won't lower housing prices. Instead, it would effectively raise other fees for servi
I-4 Shocker as Hillsborough Deputies Bring Lifeless Driver Back From Brink
What started as a routine crash check on Interstate 4 near Tampa abruptly turned into a life-or-death scramble when Hillsborough County deputies found a driver slumped behind the wheel, unresponsive and without a pulse. They pulled the woman from the vehicle on the side of the busy highway, immediately began CPR and us
St. Pete flight bound for Ohio turns around ‘out of abundance of caution’ after...
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A plane had to return to the St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) after hitting a bird, according to Allegiant. "Out of an abundance of caution, the captain declared an emergency to ensure priority handling at the airport," a spokesperson with Allegiant told 10 Tampa Bay News via ema
St Petersburg rapper arrested after Florida police chase
Florida rapper OTM Ruger was arrested over the weekend. The 27-year-old (real name Marcus Jerome Dudley) from St Petersburg was taken into custody at Pasco County Jail on June 7th following a police chase. According to IONTB, Ruger has been charged with fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement with...

















