Mystery company uses Safety Harbor woman’s home address
A Safety Harbor woman who has lived in the same home for more than 40 years said she is receiving mail for an insurance company she has never heard of.
2-alarm fire breaks out at Hillsborough County business
A fire has broken out in Hillsborough County, with the smoke cloud visible from WFLA's Tampa tower.
Bay Area law enforcement increases patrols as ‘teen takeover’ events spread across counties
Bay Area law enforcement agencies are increasing efforts to stop "teen takeover" gatherings after recent incidents in Tampa and Clearwater. A 17-year-old was shot during a large Clearwater Beach gathering Sunday, and a 16-year-old suspect has been arrested on charges including attempted murder. Police and sheriffs say
Three people arrested following drug bust in Florida
FLORIDA — Three people were arrested after a narcotics investigation led Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies to a Tampa residence where they recovered drugs, a firearm and ammunition. According to the sheriff’s office, members of the Gang Unit executed a search warrant at the home and arrested Riyen Viverette
Michigan Woman’s Basement Horror Ends In Life Sentence For Pennsylvania Man
Jason Rice (FOX, LCDA) A Michigan woman’s attempt to escape a Pennsylvania home ended in...
Howard Frankland Bridge ‘sails’ were part of an $8 million aesthetics contract
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Howard Frankland Bridge has recently undergone a transformation, with a new pedestrian path, express lanes and sailboat-inspired artwork on the side. While the $973 million new bridge was essential to get drivers across Tampa Bay, some were left questioning the new sail design, which...
St. Petersburg’s anti-homeless policies questioned after a woman is run over by a garbage...
Candice Roberts, 49, was sleeping in an alleyway in St. Petersburg when she was struck and killed by a garbage truck in the early hours of Saturday. The driver, Nathan D. Brown, was retrieving a dumpster off Third Street North, behind Ruby's Elixir, when his vehicle struck Roberts, court records show.
New hire under fire: HCPS security chief appointment sparks debate
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hillsborough County Public Schools’ decision to hire former Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Anthony Collins as its new chief of security and emergency management is drawing both praise and criticism. The district announced Collins’ appointment this week during a school board meeti
12 Popular Florida Breakfast Spots That Keep Customers Coming Back
Breakfast in Florida hits different. The sun is already doing too much by 9 a.m., the locals know exactly where they are going, and tourists are still scrolling Yelp in the parking lot. The state has a quiet obsession with morning food, and it runs deep. Diners here are not...
Clearwater police officer, Marine veteran trains four days a week for world shooting competition
A Clearwater police officer is training intensively to compete on a global stage at an upcoming world games event in Australia. The 10-year Marine veteran practices four days a week at the shooting range to perfect his speed and decision-making skills. He balances intensive training with his daily department duties...
