Chief Met Van Fleet spots funnel cloud in St. Pete
Pinellas Park, Florida -- The National Weather Service sent out a warning of the possibility of funnel clouds developing in the Central Pinellas area around 1:15 p.m. Thursday.At 1:14 p.m. a NWS...
View ArticlePETA takes issue with Rays 'touch tank'
St. Petersburg, Florida -- A popular feature at Tropicana Field, the cownose ray "touch tank" is under attack again by PETA after Detroit Tigers' third baseman Miguel Cabrera hit a home run ball into...
View ArticleEx-UF linebacker arrested for leaving tot in car while at strip club
Redington Beach, Florida -- A former University of Florida linebacker was arrested for child abuse after police say he left a 3-year-old girl in his car alone while he went into a strip club.Deputies...
View ArticleFlorida tax dollars aid 'Dolphin Tale 2' filming
Clearwater, Florida -- Governor Rick Scott confirmed reports that "Dolphin Tale 2" will be filmed at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium this fall.The project, he says, will create more economic activity in...
View ArticleFamily pleads for public's help on anniversary of security guard's death
Clearwater, Florida -- Six years ago today, July 30, Leon Dash Jr. was killed as he tried to break up a fight while working as a security guard at a bar in downtown Clearwater.On the anniversary of his...
View ArticleSchool bus driver cited in St. Pete crash
St. Petersburg, Florida -- The driver of a Pinellas County school bus was cited in a crash Monday afternoon that injured the driver of the car and three students who on board at the time.St. Pete...
View ArticleKids, adults rescued from vehicles in canal
St. Petersburg, Florida -- A father and his two sons are in the hospital tonight after they were rescued from their vehicle, which overturned in a canal during an accident.Authorities say a chain...
View ArticleBrewers eye Dunedin as spring training home
Dunedin, Florida -- The City of Dunedin could have a new Major League Baseball team to root for during Spring Training.The News Service of Florida reports the Milwaukee Brewers are considering leaving...
View ArticleRays' Longoria engaged to girlfriend Jaime Edmondson
St. Petersburg, Florida -- Congratulations appear to be order for Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria and his future bride, Jaime Edmondson. Edmondson announced via Twitter Tuesday they're...
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