Getaway Driver’s License Suspended: Duo Nabbed After Lakeland Circle K Theft
LAKELAND, FL – A quick response by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) led to the swift capture of two individuals following a retail theft at a Lakeland Circle K Sunday morning. The incident unfolded around 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, October 26, when a PCSO deputy was dispatched...
Florida Weather Alert: Strong Cold Front to Bring Coolest Air Since April
Tampa, FL – The National Weather Service Tampa Bay says a dramatic weather shift is on the way this week as a pair of cold fronts move through west-central and southwest Florida, bringing scattered thunderstorms today followed by the coolest temperatures since mid-April. Showers and isolated thunderstorms are...
Tampa General Hospital FACT Accreditation in Stem Cell Transplant, Cellular Therapy for Cancer
Tampa General Hospital received FACT Accreditation, representing a gold seal of quality and safety in the world of stem cell transplant and cellular therapy for cancer. As they continue to bring leading-edge cancer care to the region, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and the TGH Cancer Institute have been awarded...
Pretrial hearing for Jeffry Knight months after deadly Clearwater Ferry crash
CLEARWATER, Fla. - The Pinellas County businessman who is accused of crashing into the Clearwater Ferry in April, killing one person and injuring several others, appeared for a pretrial hearing on Monday afternoon. Jeffrey Knight, 62, pleaded not guilty in August after he was charged with eight felony counts for...
Sheriff Chronister addresses investigation involving academic cheating within HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)—Sheriff Chad Chronister addressed the results of an internal investigation that involved academic integrity within the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Chronister provided the findings of the investigation and the scope of those involved, the HCSO said. The news conference will take...
Pinellas cities wanting to unplug from Duke Energy should energize themselves for a battle
St. Petersburg and Clearwater are considering doing something very few Florida cities have done recently: unplug from the electric company. If either city decides to disconnect from Duke Energy, here's a little advice from someone who knows something about it. “I would tell them to expect a big fight,” said...
Florida City Cracks Down On E-Bike Riders After Series Of Fatal Crashes
St. Petersburg police issued 24 citations Thursday night during an enforcement operation targeting a large group of e-bike and scooter riders near downtown.
Best Plants for Tampa Florida: Top Picks for Vibrant Gardens
If you’re looking to create a vibrant, thriving garden in Tampa, Florida, choosing the right plants is key. Tampa’s warm climate and sunny days mean your plants need to be tough, heat-loving, and low-maintenance. Whether you want colorful flowers that bloom all year or hardy shrubs that can...
Officer reunites lost dog with owner after seven years
TAMPA, Fla. (WKRC/CNN Newsource) - Police shared a heartwarming story of an officer reuniting a dog with his owner seven years after he got lost. Tampa police released bodycam footage showing the officer finding the dog wandering alone. The officer opened his patrol car door, and the friendly dog jumped in. The...
Clearwater woman arrested in hit-and-run that injured teen cyclist: affidavit
A woman was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that occurred on Oct. 9 and left a 16-year-old cyclist hospitalized.

















