Remembering lives lost to drug overdoses
The nonprofit NOPE will hold a candlelight vigil on Oct. 16 at Hillsborough High School to remember lives lost to drug overdoses.
Teen Boy Bravely Rescues Autistic 5-Year-Old Sister From Florida Lake, But Gets Stuck, And...
When a teenage boy bravely tried to rescue his autistic, nonverbal 5-year-old sister from a Florida lake this week, both became trapped in a tangle of vegetation and had to be rescued by deputies. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office said the young girl was reported missing in the area of Lake Lisa Park in Port […]
Florida gas prices drop lowest average in 5 months
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— Gas prices in Florida have dropped to the lowest daily average price since May, AAA announced. Florida gas prices declined 12 cents last week, with an average of $2.92 per gallon on Sunday. “Florida gas prices slipped to the lower end of the 30-cent range, which...
Florida Man Heists Lottery Shop, Tries to Cash in Tickets
A criminal with more than 20 years of wrongdoings is now looking at possibly more than two decades in prison sentence
St. Pete chocolate factory sees price increase from tariffs
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Buying your Halloween candy might feel more like a trick than a treat this year. Cacao prices have been rising due to several factors, including tariffs. One chocolatier in St. Petersburg is dealing with a nearly 50% increase. What can be sweeter than owning a...
Man charged with attempted kidnapping after ‘dragging’ 15-year-old through Circle K parking lot
The Clearwater Police Department said a man was arrested on Friday and charged with kidnapping.
St. Pete City Council orders review of water billing after $50,000 bills in Pinellas...
ST. PETERSBURG — St. Petersburg City Council agreed Thursday to conduct a management review of its troubled water billing department after more than a year of resident complaints over erroneous bills, some exceeding $50,000 in Pinellas County, here in Florida.
Professional ballet company increases access to classical dance in Bay area
LARGO, Fla. — Two long-time dancers trying to make classical ballet more accessible teamed up to create what they boast as the only professional classical ballet company based in the Bay area. “We just felt that the voice that was missing was a ballet company, and that’s what Coastal...
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Crafts Festival
FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis takes us to the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks where they are welcoming crowds again after the devasting hurricanes last year.
Seminole Science Charter School ‘Petrified Forest’ event raised over $7,000 for Make-A-Wish
Kids Day featured costumes, games, and food trucks, attracting families for entertainment and promoting a cause.
