Central Florida-based Rescue Operation Locates, Recovers 122 Missing Children
TAMPA, Fla. — On Nov. 17, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the completion of “Operation Home for the Holidays,” a historic child rescue mission. It spanned two weeks and located or safely recovered 122 missing children. While based in Florida, the operation expanded into nine other...
Standing Against Islamophobia: A Call to Unity at USF Campus
On November 18, 2025, a group of college students at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa, FL, faced an Islamophobic attack. Despite the hostility, these students courageously stood their ground, using the teachings of the Qur'an as their defense.
Man charged after drugs, cash seized from Tampa home
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said they made a gang-related arrest this weekend after over 10 pounds of THC products were seized from a home in Tampa.
‘Self-Defense’ Claim Crumbles: Tampa Driver Charged With Murder In Road Rage Killing
TAMPA, Fla. – A Tampa man who initially told police he opened fire during a roadway dispute to protect himself is now behind bars, facing a second-degree murder charge. Authorities arrested 31-year-old Joel Moreno Cobo on Wednesday night, nearly a week after the shooting death of Dedrick Sykes, a 41-year-old local...
Tampa Bay foster mother provides safe space for young human trafficking survivors
TAMPA, Fla. — Karen Bowen is preparing for a busy Thanksgiving. The foster mom has been a caregiver to more than 300 kids over the years and many return for the holidays. “I want them to feel that this is home, no matter what,” said Bowen. “This is home.”
Mystery Fireworks Stir Gulfport Community: The Unseen Impact on Treasure Island
Residents of Gulfport and surrounding areas were treated to an unexpected fireworks display over the weekend. The spectacle, which took place in the Treasure Island area, was described as sounding like a professional show, reminiscent of New Year's Eve celebrations. The reason behind the fireworks display remains a...
Clearwater woman killed after driver falls asleep on Sunshine Skyway
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Highway Patrol said a Clearwater woman was killed Sunday morning in a crash on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. It happened in the southbound lanes at around 4 a.m. just past the rest area. A 21-year-old Pinellas Park man was driving a Chevy Colorado with a 27-year-old Clearwater...
FHP: Clearwater woman dead after being ejected from vehicle in crash near Sunshine Skyway...
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A Clearwater woman is dead after being ejected from the vehicle she was riding in when the driver fell asleep and crashed near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say this happened around 4 a.m. Sunday when a Chevy Colorado...
Mike Alstott Foundation delivers Thanksgiving meals to firefighters across Tampa Bay area
Former Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott and the Mike Alstott Family Foundation spent Sunday delivering full Thanksgiving meals to firefighters at 31 stations across Pinellas County, making 26 stops along the way. The nearly 20-year tradition includes turkey, sides and cheesecake from Bassano’s, and coffee from...
Uncle of slain Tampa DJ speaks after arrest made: ‘Stepping out of your car...
New details about the roadway dispute that took the life of a well-known DJ have been released in court documents.

















