$1.1 billion Powerball jackpot still up for grabs
The next Powerball drawing will be on Labor Day, Sept. 1.
Instagram scavenger hunt leads man to drive 106 mph to car dealership so he...
A Florida man finds himself in legal trouble — all for the pursuit of $60, cops say. The Florida Highway Patrol said in a probable cause arrest affidavit that a trooper was patrolling in the area of State Road 56 near Shops Lane in Wesley Chapel, which is roughly 25 miles northeast of Tampa, when he spotted a...
Hillsborough County Duo Face Federal Charges After Armed Robbery Spree Comes to an End
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, in coordination with federal agencies, has made two arrests in connection with a series of armed robberies that have occurred in the county over the past two months. According to the official statement, Andres Correa Jr., 39, and Cassandra Kerr, 46, are now facing federal...
Hundreds of citations and dozens of charges issued as a result of joint ‘DUI...
A Labor Day weekend DUI enforcement effort in Pinellas County resulted in hundreds of citations and dozens of charges, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Labor Day protest planned on Central Avenue after state orders mural removals, two ministers’...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Activists across the Bay Area are preparing for a Labor Day demonstration after the recent removal of murals from local crosswalks. Four in St. Pete are already gone. The Florida Department of Transportation said five murals in St. Pete do not comply with the state's...
Pasco County says nothing they can do about repeat crashes on couple’s property
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — A Pasco County couple says they no longer feel safe in their own home after another car crashed onto their property in the middle of the night. Florida Highway Patrol records show it happened around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16. Sharon and Terry Brumfield were in the home sleeping […]
2 Florida pastors arrested after blocking state from painting over street mural, police say
TAMPA, Fla. - Two pastors were arrested Friday night as they attempted to block state crews from covering up a street mural, according to St. Petersburg Police. Florida Department of Transportation crews arrived to paint over a Black History Matters street mural outside the Woodson African American Museum of Florida...
Hillsborough County Seeks Civic-Minded Volunteers for Advisory Boards Before September 26 Deadline
Hillsborough County is inviting residents to join various advisory boards and councils. If you're a registered voter and live within the county, you can apply before the September 26 deadline, according to the county's announcement. These positions are volunteer-based, and members will not receive compensation for...
Tampa residents trapped in oppressive 97-degree nightmare
Tampa residents are preparing for seven consecutive days of oppressive heat and daily downpours as the National Weather Service issues warnings about dangerous conditions ahead of Labor Day weekend. The weather pattern gripping the Tampa Bay area promises little relief from the sweltering summer heat, with...
Winter Haven Man’s Ride Through Lakeland At 85 MPH Ends In Polk County Jail
A traffic stop on Thursday afternoon in Lakeland led to the arrest of a 25-year-old Winter Haven man after a deputy clocked his vehicle traveling 55 mph over the speed limit. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Sadler was conducting traffic enforcement on Skyview Drive, a residential street with a...
