I love Tampa Bay, especially St. Petersburg. I'm a Rays' fan, and it's hard for me not to yell and scream from the press box when covering a game while other reporters are composed. I've worked in TV, radio and print journalism for 16 years, and I have a Master of Arts in digital journalism and design from the University of South Florida. I'm a professor at USF St. Pete campus. Furthermore, I also served in the United States Coast Guard.
A Coast Guard petty officer said it's important for boaters to wear life jackets because it keeps them floating long enough for a rescue.
A driver drove northbound on U.S. 41 southbound when his car crashed into another vehicle, Florida Highway Patrol said.
The suspect faces first-degree murder charges after his cousin died at a hospital from gunshot wounds, St. Pete police said.
Investigators are asking for information from anyone who knows about the killing of a Lakeland man when he might have been working on a car.
When the boy lost consciousness when he was beaten, his caregiver didn't call 9-1-1 for help, police said.
Two Florida Lottery winners, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe on-demand, one of Florida's oldest theaters turns 100 and a pool champion.
Victorian style estate in Brandon, a $1.6 million resort style home in St. Petersburg and a 5-bedroom Lakeland home with a salt pool.
Police said they do not have a suspect in custody that was involved in the shooting.
Metal sculpture artist, Frank Strunk, said he likes working at his new location because he is surrounded by hardworking artists.
Central Avenue was shut down near 21st Street for a few hours following a fatal pedestrian crash, officers said.
One of the achievements Leapfrog awarded the Riverview hospital an "A" for was preventing injuries of patients.
Polk County Public School Districts has provided a registration guideline for parents sending their 5-year-olds to kindergarten.
It felt close to normal at Tropicana Field for the Rays' home opener with fans cheering, unlike last year's faux crowd. The Rays won 10-5.
Sheriff Chad Chronister said the student is brave for reporting the sexual assault that occurred on the school bus.
Polk residents who are in need of a concealed weapons permit can register for an upcoming training class with the sheriff's office.
Drugs, weapons and more than $10,000 in cash was found during a search warrant at a house in South St. Pete, officers said.
Gov. Ron DeSantis sues the federal government to reopen cruise lines that reportedly bring in $43 billion annually to the local economy.
A suspect was arrested on charges after he led police on a brief high-speed chase in a van that had stolen second-hand items, police said.
The mother of K'Mia Simmons, who was killed March 30, told reporters Wednesday she's trying to understand the loss of the young mom.
A man was electrocuted by a power line Wednesday morning as he worked on house repairs, reports said.
