Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Colliding With Police Cruiser In St. Petersburg Intersection
Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A Friday night collision at...
Kayakers discover body of 2nd missing University of South Florida student: Sheriff
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister announced Friday morning that the remains discovered in the water near the Howard Frankland Bridge were positively identified as Nahida Bristy on Thursday, April 30.
Old grocery store roof collapse
Fire crews responded to a partial roof collapse at an old grocery store in Madeira Beach on Friday morning. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Lovebugs are back in force across Tampa Bay — and they’re tough on cars
TAMPA, Fla. — If it feels like lovebugs are everywhere throughout the Tampa Bay area this spring, you’re not imagining it. After a few quieter years, the insects — known scientifically as "Plecia nearctica" — are making a noticeable comeback, with drivers reporting heavy swarms along roadways and parking lots.
LIVE RADAR: Tornado watch issued for several Tampa Bay counties
UPDATE: At 11:25 a.m., the National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Citrus, Hernando, Polk, Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. It is currently in effect until 6 p.m. The first half of Saturday remains quiet ahead of an incoming frontal system that brings a line of strong-to-severe storms for the afternoon. Expect rain and […]
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...
St. Pete police officer involved in crash with motorcycle, rider critically injured: SPPD
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A St. Petersburg police officer was involved in a crash with a motorcycle Friday night that left the rider with life-threatening injuries, according to the St. Pete Police Department. What we know:. Police say the crash happened at approximately 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of 54th...
Reel Talk: Fishing Funds the Cure tournament
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — April is known for its fishing tournaments in Tampa Bay for the good fishing. Each tournament raises money for different charities, and Amanda Holly had the chance to take part in the spring National Pediatric Cancer Foundation’s Fishing Funds the Cure. This tournament raises money to not only find […]
