Clearwater man arrested after alleged racing, excessive speeding and DUI: Affidavits
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Clearwater man is facing multiple charges, including DUI, after he was pulled over for exceeding 100 mph on U.S. 19, affidavits say. The arrest reports say this happened just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday when a police officer witnessed 48-year-old Marcus Denson racing another vehicle at 115 mph in a 55 mph zone in the area of U.S. 19...
Boater charged in 2025 Clearwater Ferry crash due in court Monday
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The man accused of crashing into the Clearwater Ferry in 2025 was due back in court Monday, records show. Prosecutors say Jeffrey Knight was behind the wheel of his boat when he ran up and over the Clearwater Ferry with 45 people on board in April 2025, prosecutors said.
One person found dead in pond in Florida, investigation underway
FLORIDA — Tampa police are investigating after a man was found dead in a retention pond near International Plaza early Monday morning. According to the Tampa Police Department, officers responded to the 2200 block of North Westshore Boulevard just before 8 a.m. following a report of a body in the water. The Tampa Police Dive […] The post One person found dead in pond in Florida...
Dozens swim for charity in the Ocean Mile at Clearwater Beach
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — Sunday morning, dozens of people made a splash at Clearwater Beach for good causes. They were all swimming in the Ocean Mile to help raise money for charities. Over 60 swimmers jumped in the water, swam south almost to Pier 60, and then fought against the choppy currents coming back north. […]
Cooler with some lingering showers Sunday
Some moisture lingering in the wake of Saturday’s cold front will maintain some cloudiness over the Tampa Bay area and some limited rain coverage Sunday afternoon. After a cooler morning, temperatures will remain below-average Sunday afternoon as highs top out in the low 80s,near 83° for Tampa. Most of the Tampa Bay area can expect […]
Pinellas Park Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving a Motorcyclist
The Pinellas Park Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle at the intersection of 66th Street North and 94th Avenue North. The crash occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. According to investigators, a white 2017 Volkswagen SUV was traveling southbound...
Deputies rescue adult, 2 children from disabled boat
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit rescued three people Saturday afternoon after their disabled vessel began drifting into a commercial shipping channel. On May 2 at 2:25 p.m., the Marine Unit was alerted by Port Tampa Vessel Traffic to a boat carrying...
Two gang members arrested following drug bust in Florida
FLORIDA — Two men are facing multiple drug trafficking charges following a months-long investigation into alleged gang activity, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the investigation targeted members of the Vice Lords gang and included a “buy/bust” operation. During that operation, authorities say 32-year-old Jose Dehoyos delivered approximately two ounces of cocaine […] The post Two gang members arrested...
Tragedy In The Florida Keys: North Carolina Man Dies After Diving Into Shallow Water
FWC Urges Boaters And Divers In Florida To Prioritize Safety With Divers-Down Flags A weekend...
Florida home prices are down 5.1% and Texas is down 2.4% — while Rust...
Two years ago, a three-bedroom ranch in Tampa’s Seminole Heights neighborhood might have drawn a dozen offers and sold above $400,000. Today, similar homes in the same zip code are closing below $380,000, sometimes after weeks on the market. Meanwhile, in Detroit’s Grandmont-Rosedale corridor, bungalows that traded for $120,000 in 2023 are now listing north […]
