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Florida Democrats focus on Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nominee
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is a month away. Now that President Biden is choosing not to seek re-election, many Democrats are focusing on Vice President Kamala Harris to fill the role. Delegates will need to decide who will be the democratic nominee for...
2 boaters suffer burns from mechanical issues on vessel off Bayport Park
BAYPORT, Fla. — Two boaters were left with burn injuries after their vessel experienced mechanical issues Sunday in the Gulf waters off Bayport Park, Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said in a Facebook post. HCFR Marine 6 responded to the vessel from Hernando Beach, Fire Rescue said. Both victims...
Man dead after shooting at St. Petersburg home, deputies say
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating a shooting that left one man dead at a home in St. Petersburg. Deputies responded to the shooting around 5 p.m. Sunday at a home on 49th Avenue North, the sheriff's office said in an email to 10 Tampa Bay. The man was reportedly pronounced dead shortly after he was taken to an area hospital.
Deputies: 1 arrested after woman found dead, wrapped in tarp in Citrus County
INVERNESS, Fla. — Citrus County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 61-year-old after they found her roommate dead and wrapped in a tarp at an Inverness house. Tracy Lee Stanley was arrested for second-degree murder and is being held without bond, deputies said. They were dispatched to a house on East Rector Street after the sheriff's office received a call about a dead person being located on Saturday night.
Boil water notice issued in Bradenton after 'citywide' water outage
BRADENTON, Fla. — Bradenton issued a boil water notice after a citywide water outage happened on Sunday morning. Bradenton Police said 911 dispatchers and their non-emergency line have received many calls about the outage that was caused by a power outage at the city's water treatment plant. It resulted in widespread low pressure and outages, according to a post by police.
Pasco County expands road paving program, adding a new county road tax
LACOOCHEE, Fla. — Pasco County approved a new tax that will change how much homeowners pay for paving and maintaining roads in some parts of the county. For years, if people in Pasco County wanted road improvements, they had to vote. If the majority of their neighbors agreed, then people in the neighborhood had to dip into their pockets and split the cost of the project.
US Coast Guard rescues 3 people stranded 30 miles off Anclote Key
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Crews with U.S. Coast Guard Southeast rescued three people 30 miles off the coast of Anclote Key Saturday in Pasco County. In an X post, the Coast Guard said the three called for help after their 21-foot boat started taking on water and capsized. Crews...
Man arrested for stealing 93 gallons of diesel fuel, striking deputy's car as he fled
TAMPA, Fla. — Deputies arrested a man after he attempted to steal 93 gallons of diesel fuel from a Mobil gas station on Hillsborough Avenue, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. The incident reportedly happened around 3:43 a.m. Saturday when deputies saw 24-year-old Kiusler Perez...
Viewer video shows funnel cloud near the Pasco/Hernando County line
SPRING HILL, Fla. — Video taken from a resident showed a funnel cloud forming near the Pasco/Hernando County line. Adrianna Campbell sent 10 Tampa Bay videos of a funnel cloud spiraling over her in Spring Hill. She posted the videos to Facebook around 4:30 p.m. Saturday. The National Weather...
Brian Battie takes first steps months after shooting in Sarasota, relatives say
SARASOTA, Fla. — Brian Battie, the Auburn football player critically injured in a shooting that also killed his brother, Tommie Battie IV, in Sarasota is making steps toward recovery, his relatives said on his GoFundMe page. In an update, Brian's godmothers Kelli Raynes and Tanya Babinksi said he is...
Setting sail: Youth sailing camp teaches lifelong skills both on and off the water
TAMPA, Fla. — The Davis Island Youth Sailing Foundation offers a full-day, week-long sailing camp for kids as young as 5 years old. This program teaches everything from the parts of the boat to the basics of sailing. Many participants grow up through the program. Luke Mullinax, 14, is...
Polk County crash kills mother, injures 2 kids with driver suspected to be under the influence
DAVENPORT, Fla. — A single-vehicle crash killed a Jacksonville mother and injured her two children near Davenport on Friday night. A 2024 Nissan sedan veered off the North Ridge Trail just before 8 p.m. while speeding and went over a guardrail, through a fence and hit a tree, Polk County Sheriff's deputies said.
Firefighters rescue 3 dogs from Tampa house fire
TAMPA, Fla. — Firefighters rescued three dogs trapped in a Tampa house after a fire broke out. Tampa Fire Rescue responded to a fire just before 9:30 p.m. Friday on East 108th Avenue in North Tampa. When they got there, the house had heavy smoke inside, according to a news release.
'We haven't changed it': Spangler Candy Company celebrates 100th birthday of Dum-Dum Pops
BRYAN, Ohio — Nestled in the near 9,000-person population of Bryan, Ohio, Spangler Candy Company is celebrating one of its most iconic product's 100th birthday: the Dum-Dum Pop. "Dum-Dums is just such a popular candy and part of the reason I think it's lasted for 100 years is that...
North Port neighbors invited to open house ahead of Price Blvd. road widening
NORTH PORT, Fla. — City of North Port staff and engineers are holding an open house session on Saturday about the upcoming construction project to widen parts of Price Boulevard. The road will be expanding to five lanes between Sumter and Toledo Blade boulevards. The construction will impact several...
After delays, Pass-a-Grille beach nourishment project resumes — here's what to expect
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Dredging was finally set to begin again at Pass-a-Grille Beach. The county’s beach nourishment project was supposed to get started last month, but it's faced a series of delays. “We started a little slower,” John Bishop, Pinellas County’s coastal manager, said. Bishop...
Sarasota officials open expanded vacation rental program registration
SARASOTA, Fla. — The registration window for owners of vacation rental property in the city of Sarasota's mainland area has opened. City officials are encouraging homeowners to register on the city's portal by Oct. 31 to avoid any late fees. In February, city leaders expanded the short-term rental ordinance...
7-foot alligator found relaxing in North Port garage
NORTH PORT, Fla. — A seven-foot gator was found in the garage of a Gran Paradiso neighborhood in Sarasota County. The North Port Police Department posted a picture on Facebook of the gator relaxing and seemingly smiling between a beach umbrella and some bicycles. The agency warns all residents...
MOSI launches 'Moon Tree' for the moon landing's 55th anniversary
TAMPA, Fla. — A seed that was flown around the moon is now growing in the soil of MOSI's Science Park. The Sweetgum sapling traveled 270,000 miles while aboard the Artemis 1 spacecraft in 2022. Once it landed, the USDA's Forest Service planted and nurtured it until it was healthy enough to be moved to the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) in North Tampa.
What's next for moves to 'Restore Midnight Pass' after new state funding?
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — After several years of agitation about restoring Midnight Pass, some Sarasota neighbors are welcoming some progress. Governor DeSantis recently approved $500,000 for a feasibility study to look into options for restoring the pass and the environmental impacts. According to some neighbors, the smell of the...
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