Tampa man accused of killing family Chihuahua while intoxicated
TAMPA, Fla. - A Tampa man is facing charges after police say he killed his family’s 4-pound dog earlier this month. Tampa police went to a home in the 3100 block of W. Cordelia St. around 10 p.m. on May 4, 2026, to investigate an incident that led to the death of a 6-year-old Chihuahua.
Florida’s ‘Operation D-Fence’ collars 14 in $12M multi-state theft ring
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida authorities have dismantled a massive organized retail crime ring, recovering over $5 million in stolen goods and uncovering a sophisticated operation that funneled over $12 million in illicit profits across multiple states, resulting in 14 arrests. "This is the largest operation of its ki
Midnight St. Petersburg Assault: Police Hunt For 3 Men After Brutal Sidewalk Knockout
St Petersburg Police Department ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Police are asking for the public’s help...
St. Pete residents voice concerns for Gas Plant District’s future
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Historic Gas Plant District's future, affordable housing, and jobs were some of the issues St. Petersburg residents talked about at a town hall meeting Tuesday night. Organizers of the community voices town hall meeting said the goal was to identify some of the public's top...
Tampa Leaders To Unveil Big-Rig Heist Crackdown At Jailhouse Briefing
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister are set to share new details on a sweeping truck theft investigation Wednesday morning, and they are doing it from inside the Falkenburg Road Jail in Tampa. The 9 a.m. briefing will center on a multijurisdictional probe into thefts
Family of Largo Navy veteran killed in motorcycle crash urge drivers to ‘look twice’
LARGO, Fla. - As orange ribbons mark National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month this May, the family of Sean Jennings Jr. is honoring his memory with a message they hope could save lives. One year after the 22-year-old Navy veteran was killed in a motorcycle crash in Pinellas County, his loved...
Tampa man spent $1M on city-approved backyard upgrades — then went to jail for...
A 62-year-old Florida homeowner ended up in jail after a guesthouse, pool and pickleball court he built in his yard sparked a years-long court fight.
Passing showers through early afternoon Wednesday
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — It is a mild morning in Tampa Bay. There could be a few spotty showers in our coastal counties through the morning, with higher rain chances east of I-75 early this afternoon. Showers will continue moving east through the rest of the day, leaving the evening mostly dry. Temperatures will warm […]
Palm Harbor Craft Fest transforms downtown Palm harbor into a two-day artistic wonderland
One of Palm Harbor’s best arts events is taking over the town this weekend. The Palm Harbor Craft Festival turns downtown into a showcase of incredible local, regional and national artists, welcoming dozens upon dozens of talented creators, crafters, painters and more to the two-day festival. The festival is...
Pinellas schools scale back weapons detector plans after pilot program prompts concerns
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County school leaders are backing away from a districtwide rollout of enhanced weapons detection systems after a pilot program at two high schools raised concerns about staffing, cost and delays in getting students to class. The district tested the portable screening systems for two...

















