Murder trial of man accused of stabbing, burning victim begins Tuesday
TAMPA, Fla. - A man facing murder charges for allegedly stabbing another man and lighting him on fire before jumping off the Sunshine Skyway Bridge is set to stand trial in a Tampa courtroom, with opening statements expected Tuesday. Case against Donnie Adams. The backstory:. According to the Hillsborough County...
St. Pete restaurant owner says city allows ‘atrocious behavior’ in public sleeping lawsuit
A restaurant owner is suing the city of St. Petersburg. She said the city is allowing people to sleep out in the public, and it's impacting her business.
“The Evolution of Drag” stuns in Largo with history and passion
Twinkvision: Sunday night’s performance of The Evolution of Drag at the Largo Central Park Performing Arts Center was more than a show; it was a high-energy, high-heeled love letter to the history of drag and the communities that made it shine. Helmed by the towering and majestic Daphne Ferraro,...
Tampa toddler competing in national competition for ‘Toddler of the Year’
TAMPA, Fla. - Julie and Garrett Jackson have always known their son, James, 17-months, is one of a kind. After all, he was born on Leap Day last year. "Yeah, he's special in a lot of different ways," Julie Jackson said of her toddler. "He's our little one-in-a-million guy." The...
Julianne Holt and Martín Gramatica: Hispanics of the Year in Tampa
TAMPA — She changed lives from the courtroom. He rebuilt homes from the soul. Julianne M. Holt and Martín Gramatica have been selected as the 2025 Hispanic Woman and Man of the Year by Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc., an award that celebrates professional achievement and a deep commitment to the community.
Tampa Police investigating after man and woman shot at while exiting vehicle
Police are investigating after a man and a woman were shot at while exiting their vehicle in Tampa Saturday night.
Possible explosive resembling WWI artillery shell found on Indian Rocks Beach
A possible explosive device was recovered from Indian Rocks Beach on Sunday night.
Celebrate 727 Day in Pinellas County
Love your hometown? Today's the day to celebrate all your Pinellas pride with 727 Day, a shoutout to the region's area code.
Two People, two dogs rescued after boat sinks at Morris Bridge Park
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) – The Hillsborough County Sheriff said two people and their pets were rescued from a sunken boat near the Hillsborough River on July 24. The sheriff said deputies and members of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to a swampy area of Morris Bridge...
Power grids are holding up during record-breaking heat
TAMPA - Customers often make the key mistake of setting the thermostat more than twenty degrees lower than the outside temperature. "Usually about a third of a customer's bill is attributed to AC," said Aly Raschid of Duke Energy. Once it's that low, it takes a disproportionate amount of power...