Study found Tampa ranks 8th in pending family based green card applications

A new study reveals the green card backlog is hitting families hard, including here in Tampa Bay. More than 9,600 families are still waiting as federal immigration policies keep changing.

5th, June 2026, 10:12pm

St. Pete garbage truck driver that ran over woman in alley will not be prosecuted: State Attorney

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The garbage truck driver who ran over a woman in St. Petersburg last weekend, fatally killing her, will not be prosecuted, according to the State Attorney's Office. On May 30, 51-year-old Nathan Brown was arrested after the St. Petersburg Police Department said he ran over and killed a woman while [...]

5th, June 2026, 08:24pm

Residential solar installer's bankruptcy leaves some customers waiting for answers

One of the nation's largest residential solar installers has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, leaving some customers calling Better Call Behnken for answers, uncertain about the status of their projects.

5th, June 2026, 08:18pm

Englewood search and rescue team has unusual member: 'Splash' the otter

When you think of an animal helping out law enforcement, you often think of a K9.

5th, June 2026, 07:26pm

Florida Supreme Court fast-tracks high-stakes fight over state's congressional map

In a major development in the fight over the state's congressional districts, the Florida Supreme Court has agreed to expedite a case brought by voting rights groups trying to block the new map before the 2026 elections.

5th, June 2026, 07:04pm

1 dead, 2 seriously injured after crash on US-19 in Citrus County

One person was killed, and two others were injured after two vehicles collided in Citrus County Friday afternoon.

5th, June 2026, 06:52pm

'It was devastating': Vandal causes damage to two Sarasota County businesses

Two businesses were vandalized on St. Armands Circle on Thursday, just minutes before a third business was hit in Sarasota County. The Sarasota Police Department is investigating burglaries and criminal mischief to the Green Zebra Cafe and The Met luxury fashion house.

5th, June 2026, 06:48pm

Clearwater police release final report, interview on Hulk Hogan's cause of death

The Clearwater Police Department announced Friday that it has completed its investigation into the death of WWE legend Hulk Hogan.

5th, June 2026, 06:45pm

Calls grow to cancel Ye concerts at Raymond James Stadium

Concern is growing over two upcoming Ye concerts scheduled at Raymond James Stadium later this month

5th, June 2026, 06:20pm

Woman arrested after leading trooper on high-speed chase at 130 mph: FHP

A woman was arrested Tuesday after leading state troopers on a high-speed chase on Alligator Alley, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

5th, June 2026, 06:16pm