Former Tampa Bay area firefighters pave way for women
TAMPA, Fla. — For Women’s History Month, two former Bay area firefighters are being celebrated for paving the way for women. In 1980, there were only about 200 women working as career firefighters in the United States. Today, that number has grown to 15,000 female career firefighters, according to the organization...
Florida Man Arrested for Stabbing His Mother to Death
A Florida man was arrested for stabbing his own mother to death. The post Florida Man Arrested for Stabbing His Mother to Death appeared first on West Orlando News .
CENTCOM contradicts Iranian reports of U.S. casualties, damage to U.S. bases
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The U.S. Central Command at Macdill Air Force Base in Tampa posted a statement combating Iranian reports of U.S. casualties and damage to U.S. bases. The response comes on the heels of “Operation Epic Fury,” according to a release on CENTCOM’s official page.
Hillsborough County Public Schools Bus Employees Arrested
Hillsborough County Public Schools bus employees arrested in child abuse investigation of crime that "reveals a level of cruelty that is deeply disturbing." The post Hillsborough County Public Schools Bus Employees Arrested appeared first on West Orlando News .
Woman Leaving Tampa Interfered with Flight Attendants by Assault, Intimidation
A woman leaving Tampa International Airport interfered with flight attendants by assault and intimidation, and now she will face the consequences. The post Woman Leaving Tampa Interfered with Flight Attendants by Assault, Intimidation appeared first on West Orlando News .
Tyler Reif taken to hospital following St. Petersburg race: UPDATE
UPDATE: Tyler Reif has been released from a St. Petersburg area medical facility after being treated for heat exhaustion. Tyler and his family would like to express their gratitude to the NASCAR officials, track medical workers, and the local medical facility staff for their care. — Niece Motorsports — Original...
St. Pete skid: Majeski runs wide, recovers from the grass
Ty Majeski gets wide entering the corner and cuts through the grass at St. Petersburg, but the No. 88 Ford stabilizes while surrendering several spots.
St. Pete Seeks Voter Approval For $30M Hub Expansion
St. Petersburg is gearing up for a high-stakes vote on the future of its working waterfront. On Thursday, a City Council committee took the first formal step toward asking residents to approve a second building for the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub. The proposed Hub 2 is pitched as a roughly 52,000-square-foot,...
Central Florida Man Arrested for Poisoning Girlfriend’s Dog
A Central Florida man who was a law enforcement officer was arrested for poisoning his girlfriend's dog. The post Central Florida Man Arrested for Poisoning Girlfriend’s Dog appeared first on West Orlando News .
Hospice Campus Out, 376 New Homes In On Roosevelt Blvd In Clearwater
The longtime hospice campus at 5771 Roosevelt Boulevard in Clearwater is on track for a dramatic makeover, with developers PGIM and Greystar planning to swap hospital beds for housing. Their project, a 376‑unit residential community dubbed Birchway Bayside, would bring a mix of apartments and two‑story townhomes to...
