Box Car Rally, Teen Drivers, Chilly Nights

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Donald Trump Sets Tampa Rally in Time for Early Voting's Start

Just in time for the kickoff of early voting in Florida, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will make a campaign stop in Tampa. The New York businessman has scheduled an evening rally at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater.

Clearwater Fire Medic Ready to Race in Achieva Box Car Rally

When the 2016 Achieva Box Car Rally races into Clearwater Saturday, Oct. 22 the city’s Fire & Rescue Department will be well-represented. Fire Medic Mo Perdigon will be behind the wheel of a box car he and other firefighters constructed over the past week.

Beware: Water-Damaged Vehicles Could Be Flooding Florida's Resale Market

Tampa Bay area residents on the hunt for used vehicles are being warned that waterlogged models may be flooding the market as sellers look to make fast cash by rehabbing rides not quite fit for resale. The Better Business Bureau of West Florida has issued an alert about the potential pitfall used vehicle buyers may encounter.

Trespassing Call Led to Kitten’s Rescue

A routine trespassing call in New Port Richey took an unusual turn Thursday when two Pasco County deputies found themselves rescuing a kitten as a bonus.

Scream Acres 2016: The Frights Return This Weekend

Tampa Bay area residents looking for a pre-Halloween fright might want to head to New Port Richey’s Starkey Wilderness Park. Those brave enough to enter will find the park has been transformed into Scream Acres, an annual haunted house and trail event.

Tampa Bay Weekend Weather: Cooler Days, Chilly Nights

Tampa Bay area residents and visitors might notice a little nip in the area in the early morning hours this weekend. The first big cold front of the season is heading into the region and it’s expected to bring clear and cooler conditions along with it.

Teen Drivers’ Worst Habits Behind the Wheel in Florida

Teens in Florida are buckling up when they get in a car, but phones are in increasing worry over lax seat belt use, as more than one in three teen drivers in Florida reported texting while driving, according to a survey of the state's teens. More than one in five got into a car with a driver who had been drinking.

Photo courtesy of Clearwater Fire & Rescue