Armed robbery prompts large police response in Ybor City
An armed robbery prompted a large police response in Ybor City Thursday night as officers set up a perimeter to look for the suspect.
Tampa Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Convicted Felon Found With Drugs and Ammunition
A traffic stop by Hillsborough County deputies led to the arrest of a four-time convicted felon after officers found drugs, ammunition, and cash. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, the stop occurred near West Hillsborough Avenue and Memorial Highway in Tampa on Tuesday. Deputies...
‘I’m Going To Have To Pay For This’: Tampa Hooters Server Says Workplace Got...
A former Hooters server revealed the changes to her job that, in hindsight, probably were tell-tale signs that the chain was struggling financially. Not only did the servers have to deal with essentially being entertainers to their guests, but their perks were allegedly stripped, too. One...
Man shot during early-morning argument in Tampa, police say
One person was injured, and another was arrested following a shooting in Tampa Thursday morning that police said started with an argument.
Video: Mini-cow named ‘Jason Moo-Moah’ sets sail and hangs out on Pinellas County sandbar
TIERRA VERDE, Fla. - Heads turned, eyes stared, and jaws dropped as if they had never seen a mini-cow on a boat trolling through Pinellas County waters. When Captain Ryan Harrington of No Bananas Sportfishing met with the owner of Mini Highland Cattle Company in St. Petersburg about possibly buying a mini-cow, they...
Thieves used Apple AirTag to track, rob Florida couple: officials
A night out with friends turned nightmarish for one Florida couple.
Demand outweighs space at Pinellas domestic violence shelter now facing funding cuts
CASA served 3,000 families in abusive situations in Pinellas County last year. The non-profit sees an "incredibly high need" for help for domestic violence survivors. The organization is impacted by federal and county budget cuts and cuts to partner organizations. The non-profit anticipates an increase in need with...
Florida teen arrested after shooting himself in staged abduction, deputies say
The 17-year-old who staged his own abduction and caused a statewide AMBER Alert has been arrested, Florida deputies say.
Dunedin Firefighters Rescue Resident from House Fire in Dunedin
Crews from Dunedin Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire in the 1500 block of San Mateo Drive at approximately 1:23 p.m. today. According to officials, Firefighter/Paramedic AJ Gonzales and Firefighter/EMT Makayla Bowers arrived first and encountered heavy smoke, visible flames, and reports of an...
Firehouse Subs opens 1,400th location in Clearwater
Firehouse Subs has opened its 1,400th restaurant in Clearwater, marking a significant milestone for the Jacksonville-based sandwich chain founded by two former firefighters. The new restaurant, located at 2849 Gulf to Bay Blvd., represents continued growth for the national brand. It also signals the strength of Tampa...
