Pedestrian Killed in Madeira Beach Crosswalk, Driver Arrested on DUI Manslaughter Charge
Madeira Beach, Florida – A Friday night crash in Madeira Beach turned fatal after a pedestrian was struck in a marked crosswalk, leading to the arrest of a local woman on a DUI manslaughter charge. Authorities say impairment is suspected as a key factor in the incident, which claimed the life of a 72-year-old man.
Help artists start massive UNITED mural
Pinellas Park will soon be home to the UNITED mural, a large-scale, public artwork celebrating creativity, diversity and togetherness. To kick off the project, Studios @5663 is hosting a free art festival where the public is encouraged to help the six commissioned artists transform a large wall into a massive mural....
Freeze Alert: Tampa Bay Area Facing Frigid Weekend Plunge
TAMPA, Fla. – The weather is about to take residents on a bit of a ride, shifting from a mild Thursday to a shivering weekend. Today looks bright and sunny with a high reaching near 66 degrees, though a northeast breeze might make the morning feel much colder. As the sun goes down, temperatures are expected to drop...
Tampa Bay Area Hit by Rare Cold Snap, NWS Issues Advisory for Potentially Dangerously...
The Tampa Bay area is bracing for an unusual cold snap, with the National Weather Service issuing a Cold Weather Advisory that remains in effect until 9 AM EST this morning. The advisory warns of "very cold wind chills as low as 27," posing a risk for those venturing outdoors without proper protection. According to...
Missing Bradenton man hit by vehicle on I-75 exit ramp: FHP
A missing Bradenton man was hospitalized Wednesday evening after being hit by a vehicle on an Interstate 75 exit ramp in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say a 70-year-old Michigan man was traveling in an SUV on the southbound exit ramp from I-75 to State Road...
St. Pete looks to give area under I-275 a major makeover
ST. PETE, Fla. — The city of St. Pete is helping construct a plan to transform the four-block area under I-275 near the heart of downtown. The area, dubbed Trails Crossing, spans from 1st Avenue North to 3rd Avenue South. The stretch of I-275 has historically divided a number of growing neighborhoods like the Edge...
Woman accused of killing ex-husbands across Tampa Bay pleads not guilty
The woman accused of murdering both her ex-husbands last December has pleaded not guilty in their deaths.
Rays stadium negotiations: Incorporating Hillsborough College could be key to preventing economic headwinds
The Rays are deep in negotiations with local governments as they try to come up with a funding plan for what is expected to be a multi-billion-dollar stadium development project. They're planning to build the stadium at Hillsborough College, along with a selection of hotels, stores and restaurants. Economic...
Tampa’s Mid-Atlantic Roofing Supply Burglary Thwarted by Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit as Two...
Early Sunday morning, Hillsborough County deputies arrested Ricardo Pereira Gamez, 31, and Luis Enrique Sifontes Broche, 30, following a burglary at Mid-Atlantic Roofing Supply in Tampa. The department’s Aviation Unit assisted in coordinating efforts between air and ground officers. The suspects were caught...
Tampa Bay Area Sees Rare Overnight Snow Flurry Window as Arctic Air Pushes Into...
FLORIDA — A rare winter weather setup could bring snow flurries to parts of the Tampa Bay area late Saturday night into early Sunday morning, according to forecast guidance issued by the National Weather Service office in Tampa Bay/Ruskin. The forecast highlights a narrow coastal zone along west-central Florida...
