Cat missing for five years reunited with owner
TAMPA - A cat that went missing five years ago was reunited with her Land O' Lakes owner on Friday. Ashley thought her cat, "Pebbles", was gone forever until the cat showed up at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay as a stray. Thanks to a microchip, the team was...
Officer-involved shooting in Pinellas Park, police say
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — There was an officer-involved shooting in Pinellas Park on Sunday, the police department said. The shooting occurred on the 4300 block of 82nd Avenue North in a neighborhood just off US-19. Officials did not say whether anyone was killed or injured or what prompted the shooting. No other...
Central Florida Man Claimed $2 Million Top Prize from Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery recently announced that Pablo Herrera, of Valrico, claimed a top prize of $2 million from the MONOPOLY Secret Vault scratch-off game. The Central Florida man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,153,865. The Hillsborough County winner turned $10 into $2 million when...
New Traffic Complaint Process in Hillsborough County
There is a new traffic complaint process in Hillsborough County. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office introduced a new, streamlined way for residents to report traffic-related concerns. Effective immediately, the HCSO Traffic Services Bureau will manage all traffic complaints, and an online form will now ensure...
Motorcycle Crash In Lakeland Leaves Two From Riverview With Serious Injuries
LAKELAND, Fla. – A morning motorcycle crash in Lakeland has left two Riverview residents seriously injured after the rider reportedly ran a red light and struck a median curb on Saturday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, the incident occurred at approximately 10:50 a.m. A Harley Davidson...
Hillsborough County offering free rabies shots and microchips for pets on Sunday
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Hillsborough County is throwing a bone to pet owners, a free shot clinic for dogs and cats that will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5. The county said the annual event will offer free rabies vaccines and microchips for cats and dogs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or while […]
Two more Aldi stores are opening in Florida this week; Here’s where they will...
Aldi continues to expand in Florida as one of the most visited and popular spots for affordable, high-quality groceries and online shopping for pickup and delivery, and honestly, nobody's complaining about cheaper groceries.
Fatal Vehicle Versus E-Bike Crash in Central Florida
There was a recent fatal vehicle versus e-bike crash in Central Florida and a man was arrested. Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) are investigating the fatal vehicle versus bicycle crash in Gulfport. According to investigators, 22-year-old Xavier Omar Rigby...
Man allegedly threatens a mass shooting after being fired, sheriff says
Ruskin, Fla. (WWSB) - A former employee of Amazon was arrested on Oct. 1 after he sent two threatening emails to the company after he was fired on Sept. 27. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said Christopher Allen Colontonio, 29, was charged with one count of written or electronic threat to kill or do bodily...
Woman Arrested after Man Killed with Gunshot Wound to Head in Clearwater
A woman was recently arrested after a man was killed and found with a gunshot wound to the head in unincorporated Clearwater. Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Illinois Road in Clearwater after a 911 caller stated they heard a loud noise and a female state, “I have a gun.” Deputies arrived on scene,...

















