Six people injured following school bus crash in Florida
FLORIDA — Six students from Fort Pierce Central High School were taken to hospitals after several school buses were involved in a crash with a sports utility vehicle Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and St. Lucie County Schools. The accident happened just after 8 p.m. on State Road 70 near...
Childs Park residents launch new initiative to improve quality of life
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Residents in one St. Petersburg neighborhood just launched a new community initiative to improve the quality of life in their neighborhood. “You look at the reality of our neighborhood and it doesn't reflect our potential,” John Muhammad with Policy Partners said. Neighbors in Childs...
Driver Dies Following Crash on I-4 in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County – A 54-year-old Apopka man died following a single-vehicle crash Saturday morning on Interstate 4. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. on October 11, 2025. The man was driving a Kia SUV westbound on I-4, just west of Branch Forbes Road, when he...
Florida teen arrested after deputies find kitchen knife in backpack at school
RIVERVIEW, Fla. (CBS12) — Deputies arrested a 16-year-old at Riverview High School Friday after a campus fight led to the discovery of a kitchen knife in his backpack. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), during school hours, administrators at Riverview High School were made aware of a fight...
Clearwater police ask for public’s help locating suspect in 2010 murder
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — The Clearwater Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a murder suspect for a crime committed over 15 years ago. Eustacio Pena-Muthe, 36, is accused of shooting and killing 16-year-old Jason Henderson, who was found dead in his apartment on Sunset Point Road on June 9,...
Community Dental Clinic caters to low-income residents
Having no dental treatment can cause cavities and tooth abscesses, also known as bacterial infections. Lack of dental care can cause future health concerns and other complications. But dentist can be expensive. However, this nonprofit clinic provides no-cost dental care to Pinellas residents who qualify. Recently,...
Indian Rocks Beach family still trying to rebuild after hurricanes destroyed 3 properties
Thursday, October 9, marks one year since Hurricane Milton devastated the Tampa Bay area, on the heels of Hurricane Helene.
Five Defendants Found Guilty in Murder of Central Florida 4-Year-Old
All five defendants were found guilty in the murder of Central Florida 4-year-old Suni Bell. A Hillsborough County jury recently found all five defendants guilty in the tragic shooting death of 4-year-old Suni Bell. Quandarious Hammond, Zvante Sampson, Jaylin Bedward, Andrew Thompson, and James Denson were each...
28-Year-Old Arrested After Auto Burglary Spree Hits Dozens of Victims
NEW PORT RICHEY — A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an overnight auto burglary spree that left more than 30 residents across multiple neighborhoods waking up to ransacked vehicles and stolen property. According to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded early on October 4, 2025,...
Bystanders save teen girl from attempted kidnapping at Clearwater gas station: police
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A man was seen dragging a 15-year-old runaway girl from a Clearwater Circle K on Friday evening before bystanders stepped in and helped the girl get away, according to police. The suspect, 43-year-old Erik Butler, left the scene but was later arrested by police. Big picture view:
