Florida man among nine backcountry skiers killed in California avalanche
TRUCKEE, Calif. (CBS12) — A 30-year-old Florida man and mountain guide was among nine people killed in Tuesday’s Castle Peak avalanche in California, authorities said Saturday. The victims included three guides from Blackbird Mountain Company and six experienced women skiers who were close friends. Six others...
Vets organization aims to bring in younger veterans
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Leaving the military and adjusting to civilian life can be difficult for veterans. That's why organizations like Club 214 Land & Sea try to host different kinds of events, bringing vets together. Saturday, they hosted an event at Par Bar in St. Petersburg. Paul Keys,...
FHP: St. Pete man charged after fleeing deputies and troopers through strawberry field and...
DOVER, Fla. — A man in Hillsborough County is facing multiple charges after deputies and troopers pursued him until getting stuck in a median, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers with the FHP said that around 11:20 p.m. Friday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office contacted them to request assistance...
Florida Freeze Watch Issued for Tampa Bay and Inland Counties Tuesday Night as Temperatures...
FLORIDA — A Freeze Watch has been issued for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning across much of the Tampa Bay region, with forecast temperatures in some inland areas potentially dropping as low as 29°F. In addition, a Cold Weather Advisory has been posted for wind chills in select coastal counties, meaning it could...
4-year-old child found dead in Wimauma: HCSO
WIMAUMA, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 4-year-old child in Wimauma. According to HCSO, the incident happened around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, in the 2500 block of Tee Time Road. When deputies arrived, they found the child unresponsive. The child was later pronounced...
Native American photo exhibit opens in St. Pete
A controversial new Native American exhibit is on display at The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg.
St. Pete man accused of hitting trooper with stolen vehicle during chase through Hillsborough...
A 51-year-old St. Pete man is accused of fleeing in a stolen Jeep, hitting a trooper and patrol car, and leading deputies on a late-night chase through eastern Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP says Shawn Creager drove through farm fields and a fence, resisted arrest, told...
Advanced Air Mobility Task Force gives final recommendations
Last year, a coalition of local business, aviation and civic leaders were brought together to discuss the future of advanced air mobility (AAM) in St. Petersburg. This technology relies on electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) – which have the potential to provide better efficiency and lower...
Man admits to storing guns, drugs at family property, deputies say
DOVER, Fla. (WWSB) - A 21-year-old man was arrested Feb. 19 after deputies said he stored firearms and narcotics at a vacant property in Dover. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said deputies responded to a home on Clinton Street to assist the Florida Department of Corrections with a probation search on...
Cold front brings rain and fire weather risk
Sunday begins with patchy dense fog in parts of the area and scattered showers along an incoming cold front before dry air brings an elevated fire risk to Tampa Bay. Scattered rain will largely clear away by the early afternoon, leaving the Bay area with around 1/2 inch of rainfall accumulations, with isolated areas...
