Man Arrested for Domestic Battery; Claims Ignorance of Law Citing Cultural Differences
CLEARWATER — A Clearwater man was arrested on Wednesday evening following a domestic disturbance in which he allegedly slapped his wife, telling investigators that he was unaware of Florida laws prohibiting such actions and citing cultural norms from his home country. Manish Chandra Kandakatla, 28, was taken into...
Pasco County, FL, faces water shortage: Residents limited to once-weekly watering through mid-2026
Pasco County's 659,114 residents must follow strict once-weekly watering schedules as the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) declared a Phase 1 Moderate Water Shortage lasting through July 1, 2026, officials announced this week.
Hillsborough County, FL: These 96 restaurants cited for most health violations in October 2025
Several local restaurants and well-known food chains in Hillsborough County failed health inspections during October 2025, with one establishment racking up 32 violations. State records showed a notable 96 restaurants were highlighted for the most infractions, with 11 ordered to temporarily close their doors and...
Body found inside burning car in Hillsborough County
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a vehicle fire that happened early Black Friday.
Police searching for missing man with dementia in Florida
FLORIDA — Largo police are searching for an 83-year-old man with dementia who went missing Thursday night. John W. Harrison was last seen at 11 p.m. at his home on 1100 Belcher Road South. He left in a 2003 white GMC Envoy SUV with a Florida veteran’s license plate reading SND0M. The vehicle was later […] The post...
Defense tech companies focus on Tampa
FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers shows us why Tampa is becoming such a growing center for developing new battlefield technology.
USF Forum Highlights How Food Choices Impact Health for Tampa Bay Residents
The Second Annual USF French Business Forum took place in Florida, bringing together experts to discuss the relationship between food, health, policy, and culture. More than 100 participants attended the event. Speakers included French and American professionals in medicine, research, and diplomacy. The main topic...
How to make sure your family doesn’t get food poisoning this Thanksgiving
TAMPA, Fla. — As families prepare for Thanksgiving feasts, nutrition specialists are warning that holiday meals can quickly become a source of food-borne illness if not handled properly. Every year nationwide, about one in six people will experience some kind of food-borne illness or food poisoning, according to the...
The Sudanese American Community of Tampa will hold a “Stand for El-Fasher” demonstration Saturday
On Saturday, Nov. 29, the Sudanese American Community of Tampa will protest the violence happening across Sudan. They want to draw attention to the fighting in the city of El-Fasher in North Darfur State. Eman Sadig is a member of the Sudanese American Community of Tampa Bay. “The people in...
Boaters in Florida rescued after clinging to capsized catamaran overnight
Dennis Woods and three of his relatives — including a 90-year-old — were found alive by the Coast Guard about 26 miles offshore.

















