St. Petersburg Dog Dies After Biting Lit Firework in Tragic Accident
A dog in St. Petersburg was fatally injured in what police are describing as a tragic accident involving fireworks. The incident took place yesterday night, around 7:45 p.m., on 8th Avenue South near 38th Street South. According to St. Pete police, as reported by WFLA, individuals were setting off fireworks and...
Lightning strikes family of 3, multiple others at St. Pete Beach’s Dolphin Beach Resort
Fourth of July festivities turned chaotic for families spending the Independence Day holiday at Dolphin Beach Resort with lightning striking multiple beach goers.
Tampa General Hospital Employee Arrested for Child Exploitation Material
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a Tampa General Hospital employee for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material. HCSO’s Internet Predator Unit launched the investigation after uncovering suspicious activity on a social media platform. Through investigative means, detectives...
One year after fireworks mishap causes clubhouse fire, residents complain of no repairs
It’s been one year since fireworks ignited a massive fire that destroyed the clubhouse and pool area in the Wilson Preserve community in Riverview. But as the community celebrates another Fourth of July holiday, frustrated residents say the damaged pool area remains, and they’re demanding answers.
Bay area bee farmers react to honeybee decline this year
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — While the nationwide honeybee population reached a record high three years ago, scientists are concerned in 2025. A study by Washington State University predicted a 60-70% loss in the honeybee population. Locally, the bee population has dealt with its own set of challenges — most...
Hillsborough County students create trash collecting robotic whale for beaches
TAMPA, Fla. — Picture sitting on the beach, and all of a sudden a robotic whale rolls up to you, asking if it can take your trash for you. That could soon be a reality, thanks to two Hillsborough County rising sixth-graders. The boys created ORCA, which stands for...
Non-profits lead cleanup in Bay area following 4th of July celebrations
Nonprofits like Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful are leading the charge on post holiday clean ups throughout the Bay area
Scattered storms and localized flooding possible Saturday
High chances for rain continue Saturday with a 60% chance of rain and storms through the afternoon and evening. Conditions remain quiet and dry for the morning before cloud cover and showers develop by the early afternoon. Rain & storms will then strengthen and spread throughout the second half of the day. There is a...
Thousands celebrate Fourth of July festivities across the Tampa Bay area
Streets across the Tampa Bay area were speckled with red, white, and blue this Independence Day as kids raced to the road in Temple Terrace to get the best spot for the parade on Friday morning.
1 taken to hospital with serious burn injuries following major 2-alarm fire
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is currently investigating a significant two-alarm fire at a salvage yard on Jensen Road in Tampa.
