See it: Coast Guard rescues two boaters stuck on damaged boat in Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two boaters off the Florida coast after their sailing boat became disabled.
Clearwater police crackdown on dangerous driving
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — Clearwater police are cracking down on aggressive drivers and speeding. Through a new grant they received, officers will be able to work overtime shifts to target drivers endangering people on the roads. Police said they constantly see people speeding and driving aggressively, and with this...
Tampa Is The Worst Place To Live In America
A new study by Rent Cafe looks at the best and worst places to live in America. Among the measurements are cost of living, income, and unemployment. Tampa may do well on some of these. However, when it comes to destructive storms and high insurance costs, it falls off the map. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of...
Tampa shooting leaves man dead; shooter in custody after calling 911
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Tampa on Wednesday morning.
‘Giving Machines’ in Clearwater help people in need
CLEARWATER, Fla. — People in the Tampa Bay area have a new way to donate to charity. Outside Crumbl Cookies at the Clearwater Mall there are vending machines with charitable items called “Light the World Giving Machines." All purchases are actually donations that will help local and global...
Teens help rescue woman as crews battle fire in East Tampa
Tampa Fire Rescue crews are battling a structure fire in East Tampa.
Stolen ID, Deadly Consequences: Man Who Killed Pinellas County Deputy Handed Federal Sentence
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Honduran national currently serving time for the hit-and-run death of a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Deputy will stay behind bars longer after a federal judge tacked on additional prison time for the identity theft scheme that allowed him to work in the U.S. illegally.
Movies and TV shows casting in Tampa
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Rents at longtime affordable St. Pete apartment complex expected to jump in new year
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The St. Petersburg Tenants Union calls it an increasingly rare happening in the city: apartments that rent for less than $1,000 a month. For residents of the Greenland Apartments on Seventh Avenue North, that was the reality for decades. But now, they’re bracing for rent...
Florida’s Beloved Mexican Restaurant, Family-Owned For Generations
Hungry for a local legend that still feels like a family handshake at the door. Carmelita’s Mexican Restaurant has been feeding the Tampa Bay area for decades, with familiar flavors, warm service, and a rhythm that regulars swear by. You get the comfort of tradition with the energy of...

















