Two-month long operation leads to arrest, deputies say
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - A two-month narcotics investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office gang unit led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of drugs, firearms and cash. Detectives said they conducted a buy/bust operation during the investigation and arrested Jose Dehoyos, 32, after he delivered...
Tornado Possible Across Florida and Southeast Georgia Including Jacksonville, Tampa, and Savannah Today Saturday...
FLORIDA AND GEORGIA — A couple of tornadoes are possible across Florida and southeast Georgia today, Saturday, May 2, 2026, with tornado probability data updated at 1:37 AM ET placing the entire region inside a 2 percent tornado probability zone. The risk covers a broad green-shaded area stretching from the Florida Panhandle through Jacksonville, Tampa, and into southeast Georgia including the Savannah corridor...
Tornado With 65 MPH Wind Gusts Heading For U.S. State Tonight
At least one U.S. State has been placed on tornado watch for this Saturday, May 2. The National Weather Service announced that a couple tornadoes could emerge in parts of Florida this Saturday. This advisory is in effect for Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa and several other cities. Unfortunately for ...
Tornado watch issued for several Florida counties Saturday
TAMPA, Fla. - A tornado watch has been issued by the National Weather Service, affecting several Florida counties. According to NWS, the tornado watch runs from Saturday 11:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Areas in the tornado watch include:. Hillsborough. Polk. Sumter. Pinellas. Pasco. Hernando. Citrus. Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs...
St. Petersburg Five-Hour Standoff Ends In Handcuffs After Threats Spark SWAT Response
Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A tense five-hour standoff at the...
Students evacuated from Florida university building as huge blaze breaks out on campus
A fire broke out at a commercial building near the University of South Florida St. Petersburg on Saturday afternoon sending thick smoke into the sky.
Florida’s Cities Build Luxury Towers Instead of Affordable Residences While Thousands Sleep in Cars
As developers race to build high‑end apartments, everyday Floridians are pushed into parking lots, tents, and old cars, exposing a housing system that rewards wealth while leaving working families behind.
Habitat Seminole-Apopka recognizes volunteers advancing housing efforts
Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka honored over 100 volunteers at its April 24 Achievement Awards in Altamonte Springs. Habitat's 'Blueprint for the Future' aims to expand its impact on Central Florida's housing affordability challenges. The nonprofit builds affordable homes for low- to moderate-income families in Apopka and the Seminole-Apopka area. Apopka-area...
Monthly coffee meetings connect Bay Area veterans with each other and community resources
TAMPA, Fla. - Every month, veterans in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties use a cup of coffee to start conversations and create connections. "Anybody that was a part of military service is trained to work in groups, to work in organizations," U.S. Air Force Veteran Rev. Dr. Christian Frazier said. "So, what happens is when you get out, you're by yourself, so there's that whole what...
Spirit Airlines closure impacting hundreds of Florida travelers
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The ultra-low cost airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright yellow planes and employed...
