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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A woman is grieving the loss of her beloved pet after her 3-year-old dog was poisoned by her ex-boyfriend, who was a police officer at the time. The woman, Paula Fernandez, spoke at a press conference with Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister on Friday morning after the arrest of her ex, […]

TAMPA, Fla. – Enjoy the warm air while you can, because the weather is about to take a wild turn. If you have outdoor plans, today is the day to do them. After some patchy morning fog burns off, we are looking at a mostly sunny day with a high near 83 degrees. It will be a little breezy out there with winds coming...

If you’re searching for ways to give back, the Catalyst’s Impact Connector is here to help. Each week, we feature five organizations in the Tampa Bay area that need your input, whether that’s time, talent, items, funding or simply awareness. We’re certain you’ll find something here that matches your interests and...

As the winter chill descends upon Pinellas County, preparations are in place to provide some respite for those without a place to call home. The Homeless Leadership Alliance has confirmed that cold night shelters will be operating on Monday night, providing a necessary haven from the expected sub-40-degree...

Six Pinellas County schools are slated for major change as the district works to better use its space in light of steadily declining enrollment. This year, the district has 35,000 more seats than students. About a third of its campuses sit at less than 60% capacity. District data suggest the decrease owes more to...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A 15-year-old student at Brandon High School was arrested Thursday after investigators determined he posted a threatening message on social media referencing a potential mass shooting, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. School Resource Deputies responded to the campus...

Madeira Beach — Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are investigating a fatal vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Friday night in Madeira Beach. According to investigators, the crash happened on January 23, 2026, at approximately 9:01 p.m. A...

Deshard La'montae Darns, 27, of Tampa, was arrested yesterday in Gainesville for allegedly stealing expensive jewelry from pawn shops all over Florida, using fake IDs. The post Tampa man arrested in Gainesville for jewelry thefts in multiple Florida pawn stores appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

In a routine apprehension, Jaureecio Thornton, 26, was arrested by Hillsborough County deputies, backed by their Aviation Unit, on the evening of January 19, on charges stemming from multiple felony warrants, the Sheriff's Office detailed through a social media post. Thornton, previously convicted on three occasions,...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A chaotic three-car crash early Saturday morning has left one woman dead and three others in the hospital. The tragic accident happened around 12:30 a.m. on US-301, just north of Jackson Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash began when a Chevy Camaro...