Fireball seen across Florida likely from old Chinese rocket
ORLANDO, Fla. — Early Saturday morning, residents in Central Florida witnessed a streak of light across the sky, which was visible from Tampa to Jacksonville and even South Georgia. There was speculation initially since it wasn't from a planned space launch, which was halted just seconds before it was...
Tampa-area Girl Scout nationally recognized with lifesaving award after father’s stroke
TAMPA, Fla. — A Bay area Girl Scout who recently received the top lifesaving award given by the Girl Scouts of the USA credits training during a troop meeting with giving her the skills and courage to help her father during a medical emergency. What You Need To Know.
South St. Pete revitalization project takes shape
Ambitious plans to revitalize an underserved corridor in South St. Petersburg’s MLK Business District are already moving forward with an expanded mission and new partners. Local developer John Barkett and his wife, Julie, have rebranded a community garden, secured multiple tenants and will now open a Tech &...
St. Petersburg food pantry opens new location to better serve the community
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As uncertainty with SNAP continues, the Love Thy Neighbor food pantry and thrift shop in St. Petersburg is seeing a significant increase of people in need. What You Need To Know. As uncertainty with SNAP continues, the Love Thy Neighbor food pantry and thrift shop...
6-Year-Old Killed on Her Way to School After Being Hit in the Crosswalk with...
A 6-year-old girl was killed after being struck by a car while walking to school with her family earlier this week, according to Florida authorities. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded around 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to reports of a collision between a vehicle and pedestrians at the...
Pasco Sheriff Seeks Community Help Identifying Man in Local Criminal Investigation
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is seeking help to identify a Black male related to a criminal investigation in New Port Richey. The man was last seen on October 20, 2025, around 3:45 p.m. in the 7200 block of SR 54. He was wearing a white shirt and green shorts.
Local food bank serving 32% more people since government shutdown
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Several non-profits and food banks are stepping up to help people affected by the government shutdown. One of them, Good Neighbors, said it has seen a 32% increase in the number of people it’s helping just over the past few weeks. "We're seeing a large increase,"...
Operation BBQ Relief packs 113,000 meals for Jamaica with surprise help from Pinellas Park...
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - From counting packets to filling boxes, dozens of volunteers and Pinellas Park city employees teamed up to help pack food supplies for Jamaica. The non-profit Operation BBQ Relief packed meals on Thursday at a Pinellas Park warehouse to send to Jamaica so families in need on the island won’t...
4 dead, 11 injured after speeding car plows through crowd in Ybor
TAMPA (WFLA) — A Dade City man is facing eight felony charges after four people were killed in a crash in Ybor early Saturday morning, the Tampa Police Department said. Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said that it started at around 12:40 a.m. when police air units saw two vehicles racing westbound on Hillsborough...
‘Selling Poison’: Multi-Store Drug Bust Shuts Down Criminal Enterprises In Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. – A month-long investigation targeting the illegal sale of synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known as “Spice,” culminated in a massive operation on Thursday, November 6, 2025, leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs and cash from seven Tampa convenience stores.
