Bartow Commits $2.9M To Employee Initiative, Funds Police Body Cameras In New Budget
BARTOW, Fla. – The City of Bartow is setting its sights on the future with the unanimous approval of a new fiscal year budget. On September 15, the Bartow City Commission passed a $135.9 million budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, a plan designed to modernize city operations, invest in infrastructure, and...
St. Pete kidnapping suspect turns himself in after more than 3 weeks on the...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A kidnapping suspect turned himself in to authorities early Thursday morning. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, Jayanna Clark was seen having an altercation with a man in the parking lot of the Crescent Lane Apartments, 2000 Gandy Blvd. around 7:30 a.m. on September 1.
Pacemaker donated to veterinary clinic
A Polk City woman donated her late husband’s pacemaker to BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tampa. Jennifer Kveglis reports.
‘Google my name’: Fired Florida officer accused of using old badge to impersonate police
An ex-officer who was fired from the Miami-Dade Police Department was arrested this week after he tried to use his old badge and credentials to impersonate an officer.
Thousands Team Up To Clean Tampa Bay’s Shoreline, Hauling Away Tons of Trash
Volunteers swarmed 33 locations around Tampa Bay, removing massive amounts of debris from local waters during Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful's Spirit Week, ending Sept. 20. From the winding Hillsborough River to coastal edges, teams worked tirelessly to restore the waters. Kids, adults, and seniors joined forces in this...
Dover double murder trial begins
The trial for a man accused of killing his girlfriend and her four-year-old daughter in Dover begins on Wednesday. FOX 13’s Mariah Harrison reports.
Fingerprints lead to arrest of Polk County teenage car thief, officials say
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A 14-year-old boy was accused of stealing two vehicles and leaving them in a field after his fingerprints were recovered from both, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. On Sept. 14, around 8:15 a.m., a Lakeland resident contacted the Polk County Sheriff’s Office to report the theft...
Many Tampa Bay restaurants still selling imported shrimp
Roughly 80 percent of local restaurants tested aren't being honest about what they are selling, according to experts. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Clearwater Police Seek Help to Locate Missing Teenager Brenton Pulido, Possibly in Plant City...
The Clearwater Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing teenager, Brenton Pulido, who has been classified as a runaway from a local boys home. According to a social media post by the department, the 16-year-old was last reported seen in the 1300 block of Young Avenue earlier this...
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Three In Major Drug And Gun Bust
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has arrested three individuals and recovered multiple firearms, ammunition, and narcotics following the execution of a search warrant at a residence on East Grove Avenue in Tampa. On Tuesday, HCSO deputies and SWAT Team members served a court-authorized...
