Suspects sought after reports of shooting near Alafia State Park
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Hillsborough County Sheriff’s are looking for two suspects they say were shooting rifles near Alafia State Park on Thanksgiving Day. At about 1:15 a.m. Thursday, 911 dispatchers received a call reporting gunshots near Alafia State Park. Patrol deputies responded to the area. From...
Florida Mom Shot While Sleeping: Deputies Say Bullet Hit Her and Unborn Baby, Felon...
Brandon, Florida – A Florida mother and her unborn baby are recovering after deputies say she was shot in the stomach while sleeping next to two of her children. A 44-year-old man with a long criminal history is now behind bars, accused of pulling the trigger and fleeing the hospital moments after dropping her off.
Florida’s Cutest Cottage Cafés for Coffee & Pastries
Florida is home to a delightful array of cafés that offer not just coffee and pastries but also a cozy, cottage-like charm that transports you to a world of comfort and warmth. These quaint spots are perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Florida inmate dies after medical emergency at jail
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — An inmate at Falkenburg Road Jail in Hillsborough County died less than an hour after suffering a medical emergency inside the facility. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, on November 26, at 11:17 a.m., deputies responded to an apparent medical event involving...
Boats destroyed in fire in Madeira Beach marina
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. (WWSB) — Three boats were damaged by fire at a Madeira Beach marina on Thanksgiving Day, local fire officials said. The fire sent a large plume of smoke into the air above the boat slips along Gulf Boulevard. Madeira Beach Deputy Fire Chief John Mortillite told...
St. Pete closing in on downtown trail purchase
TAMPA, Fla. — St. Petersburg is one step closer to buying a tract of railroad land to convert into a trail downtown, connecting the historic gas plant district to the Pinellas Trail. “The City of St. Petersburg and CSX have been duking it out, but they were able to...
Two people injured after being struck while riding scooter in Florida
FLORIDA — Two people riding an electric scooter were critically injured Friday evening in a hit-and-run crash, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the intersection of Gulfport Boulevard and Luana Lane South around 7:20 p.m. after multiple 911 callers reported two people lying in...
St. Petersburg Police Share Safety Tips for Black Friday Shoppers on Social Media
With the hustle and commotion of Black Friday sales hitting the city, the St. Petersburg Police Department took to social media to share some wisdom on keeping the shopping spree safe and jolly. On their official Facebook page, they posted a video with a caption saying, "Black Friday is here! Here are a few quick...
Angel Tree program receives ‘overwhelming’ support this year
TAMPA - The Salvation Army Angel Tree program makes sure Santa comes to every house. "I can tell you in Hillsborough County, the support has been overwhelming," said Major Mark Woodcock of the Tampa Hillsborough County Salvation Army. "Toys are very expensive. And so, we're very thankful for the generosity...
Shaking off the chill Saturday afternoon
After a cold start to the weekend, temperatures rebound to seasonal highs in the 70s Saturday afternoon in Tampa Bay. Conditions remain dry and pleasant Saturday with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies with highs right around average for this time of year at 77° in downtown Tampa. Expect even warmer temps and...

















