Toll bills up to 4 years old hitting Bay area drivers in the pocketbook
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Driving on the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway is a lot smoother than paying the tolls these days.
Tractor-trailer strikes several vehicles, closes portion of I-75 northbound
All Interstate-75 northbound lanes are shut down near New Tampa Thursday night.
Some Facebook users hit with ‘suspicious activity’ scam
A number of Facebook users are reporting they received a notice about ‘suspicious activity’ on their accounts.
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Unique Manatee Co. PTSD treatment program uses parrots
Birds of Paradise, a non profit sanctuary in Manatee County, offers a PTSD treatment where vets can bond with parrots.
Better Call Behnken: Accused rip-off artist may have get-out-of-jail card
BETTER CALL BEHNKEN
A paperwork fumble may be a get-out-of-jail card for an accused rip-off artist – at least for now.
Markeith Loyd tells judge he will defend himself during profanity-laced tirade
While speaking before a judge Thursday at the Orange County Jail, accused cop killer Markeith Loyd said during a profanity-laced tirade that…
Storm Team 8 Forecast
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Mostly clear and comfortable this evening with temperatures dropping into the 60s. Some low clouds and patchy fog develop overnight with low…
Seminole crash kills young motorcycle rider, bike was his ‘baby’
A Largo man died just after noon when he collided with an SUV in front of the Seminole Post office.
Police: Man assaulted wife after dream that she was cheating
Police say a Pennsylvania man tried to strangle his wife after he woke up from a dream in which she was cheating on him.
Tampa police searching for armed bandit in Soho, latest in string of crimes
Police are searching for the man who robbed a woman at gunpoint in broad daylight near the intersection of Mississippi Avenue and South Arra…
Vaping accident leaves gruesome wounds
A Pocatello, Idaho man is recovering from second degree burns and the loss of several teeth after his e-cigarette exploded.
Parking space for sale: $74,000
$74,000 goes a long way in some parts of South Carolina, but it will only get you a place to park in downtown Charleston.
Actor Miguel Ferrer dies at age 61
Actor Miguel Ferrer died on Thursday after a battle with throat cancer, CNN reports.
Mexico says drug lord ‘El Chapo’ Guzaman extradited to US
Mexico’s government says it has extradited drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman to the United States, where he is wanted on drug trafficking …
FDLE looking again at actions by former head of Hillsborough PTC
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is now looking into possible illegal activity by the former head of the Hillsborough County Public…
US ends probe of Tesla Autopilot crash without seeking recall
U.S. safety regulators have closed an investigation into a fatal crash involving Tesla Motors’ Autopilot system without seeking a recall.
Cheers and ceremony: Trump sweeps in for his big day
Ready for his big moment, Donald Trump swept into Washington on a military jet Thursday for three days of inaugural festivities and quickly …
Users of PSTA can score rides to bus stops for $1
These days, it’s hard to get anything for a dollar, but that’s exactly what Pinellas County residents can expect to pay to get to and from t…
Orlando police release video of Markeith Loyd arrest
Orlando police on Thursday released helicopter video showing their arrest of suspected cop killer Markeith Loyd.
3rd film star announced for ‘A Celebration of Harry Potter’ at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando and Warner Bros. announced more stars of the “Harry Potter” films will head to the park to celebrate the fourth annual A C…
Dog rescued after being starved and thrown out like trash, rescue group says
At only 19lbs and 1yr old, he is at least 20lbs underweight. We have our doubts that he was truly a stray. Someone most likely starved him a…
In final act as president, Obama commutes 330 drug sentences
In his last major act as president, Barack Obama is cutting short the sentences of 330 federal inmates convicted of drug crimes.
St. Pete Gay Pride Parade unsure about move to Downtown
A year’s long tradition could soon change in St. Pete.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Fatal accident in Seminole in front of USPS
Pinellas deputies are investigating a crash on 113th Street North, directly in front of the United States Postal Service building.
Family of Gulfport hit and run victim make plea to find driver
Family members of Frankie McCray, will make a plea to the public today, to help find the driver who hit their loved one and kept going.
You Paid For It: Defects in Tampa public housing ‘Crown Jewel’ costs $23,500 and counting
One of the “Crown Jewels” of the Tampa Housing Authority has serious construction flaws that you have already paid thousands for–but the fu…
Dolphin carcasses will be left in South Florida waters
Officials say they won’t remove the carcasses of large dolphins stranded in shallow waters off the western edge of Everglades National Park.
Bradenton mother arrested for sex with underage teens
A 40-year old Bradenton mother is behind bars charged with having sex with two underage children.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Fatal accident in Tampa on Spruce Street
The Tampa Police Department said there is a major accident on Spruce Street in Tampa.
Health advisory lifted for E.G. Simmons Park Beach and Bahia Beach
The advisories that were issued for E.G. Simmons Park Beach and Bahia Beach have been lifted. Follow-up testing was satisfactory based on th…
