Florida law enforcement rescues infant in human trafficking investigation
TAMPA, Florida - An 11-month-old infant was rescued following a human trafficking investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The investigation, which began in October 2025, was a collaborative effort between the FDLE, Homeland Security Inves
St. Pete Police: Woman sent 150 emails, repeated calls to stalk ex
SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. — An Indian Rocks Beach woman was arrested on aggravated stalking and injunction violation charges after police say she repeatedly harassed a former partner. Alexis Bryan Rood, 42, is accused of repeatedly harassing her ex despite an active domestic violence injunction. Arrest affidavits state Ro
Air pollution precaution in place for Pinellas, Sarasota counties due to elevated ozone |...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — An air pollution precaution is in place for Pinellas and Sarasota counties due to elevated levels of ozone. Both counties issued the advisory effective Friday afternoon, citing that pollution could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, such as people with respiratory ailments and asthma, o
Deputy Arrested in Central Florida
A Central Florida deputy was recently arrested for a violent crime. The post Deputy Arrested in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Clearwater police officer set to compete in worldwide competition for shooting
One Clearwater officer is hitting the gun range multiple times a week to prepare for a worldwide competition.
Owners of Coral Shores Resort raising repair money
Nearly two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many across the area are still rebuilding. That includes Coral Shores Resort on Redington Beach. The owners of the units are raising money to make repairs. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Tampa city leaders approve $35M to jumpstart work for Ybor Harbor waterfront development
TAMPA, Fla. - Construction can now move forward with a long-neglected industrial area along Tampa’s waterfront, transforming it into a mixed-use destination called Ybor Harbor. The backstory:. Sitting right by the Selmon Expressway, the industrial area connecting Channelside and Ybor City has seen better days. By Tampa
Places This Week: Chick Corea’s former home for sale
The longtime residence of musician Chick Corea, in the North Largo neighborhood of Clearwater, has entered the market with an asking price of $2.5 million. Located at 2124 Laurence Drive, it features 8,684 square feet of living space across three floors. Corea, a legendary jazz and Latin fusion pianist and...
Four Men Face Death After Foolio Murder Convictions
FL v. Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, et.al.: Julio Foolio Murder Trial – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Tampa, Fla. – A Hillsborough County jury has convicted four men of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the June 2024 shooting death of rapper Charles Jones, known pr
Applebee’s Closures Expand as Major Franchisee Battles Bankruptcy
The bankruptcy problems facing a major Applebee's franchisee just deepened again. Court filings submitted this month show that NRPF Group Two—also known as Neighborhood Restaurant Partners Florida—is now seeking permission to close five additional restaurants across Florida and Georgia, expanding a wave of shutdowns th

















