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The Deuces Food Forest builds community in St. Pete by helping those most in need
On April 30th, 2022, the Deuces Food Forest located at 1335 22nd St S in St. Petersburg launched to combat food insecurity. Led by Ramona Brayboy and supported by the community, this initiative aims to enhance self-sufficiency and unity. The forest focuses on local food production, cleanups, and educational events, reducing grocery store reliance through sustainable agriculture.
Firefighters battle house fire off Smoketree Circle in Largo
At approximately 10:56 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, Largo Fire Rescue and other neighboring agencies were dispatched to a structure fire at 8021 Smoketree Circle. Upon arrival, crews found a large single-story residence with heavy smoke and flames showing. Firefighting tactics were initiated successfully, and the situation was brought...
2024 ‘Stop Heart Disease Early Career Researcher of the Year’
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Florida Heart Research Foundation has announced Ariadna Herrera, PhD candidate at Florida International University (FIU), as its “Stop Heart Disease Early Career Researcher of the Year.”. Herrera will be presented with the prestigious award in the amount of $50,000 at this year’s...
Scorching Heat and Evening Storms Through the Weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A few scattered showers and thunderstorms linger throughout the Tampa Bay area through the evening hours tonight. Low temperatures will be in the upper 70s. This weekend will be very warm and dry in the morning hours, but the sea breeze pattern will bring those showers and thunderstorms later in […]
'Making an impact': Here's how you can help Tampa Bay area teachers and students this school year
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — At Perkins Elementary, desks may still be stacked up, but excitement for the new school year is already starting to build up. “I get really excited, ‘cuz I want to see all of my kids and who’s coming into my classroom, and what we’re going to do,” says 5th-grade teacher Lee Lee Lapointe.
‘Selfless’: Family of woman who died in I-10 traffic collision says she was retrieving a chair from the road
LOXLEY, Ala. (WALA) - A Seminole woman has died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 10. Authorities have identified the victim in the traffic collision as 57-year-old Donna Steagall. Donna’s family says she had an open door, open refrigerator policy and that her favorite thing to say was...
Clearwater men plead guilty to federal firearm and ammunition charges
TAMPA, Florida — Two Clearwater men have pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the possession of firearms and ammunition by convicted felons, according to the United States Attorney's Office. Robert Pugh, 33, and Leon Williams, 35, both of Clearwater, face significant prison time after admitting to the charges....
How do you keep safe from lightning during Tampa Bay’s thunderstorms?
Thunderstorms roll through Tampa Bay during summer months like clockwork: Sometime usually between 4 and 7 p.m., dark clouds form, rain pours down, thunder claps — and lightning strikes. Florida sees millions of strikes a year. On Thursday evening, four teens were struck by lightning while standing under a...
Winning Fantasy 5 ticket worth over $100K purchased at South Florida gas station
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – A winning ticket worth over $100,000 was purchased at a gas station in Florida on Thursday. The winning Fantasy 5 ticket worth $114,043.73 was purchased at Chevron, located at 1601 Coral Way in Coral Gables. Hollywood store sells $2 million winning Mega Millions ticket. NOW...
Florida has an election in August. Here’s how your vote gets counted and verified
ORLANDO, Fla. – Special tests on voting machines are being conducted ahead of the Aug. 20 election and you can see those tests take place. Orange County held its logic and accuracy test on Friday, and it was open to the public. According to Florida law, every county is required to do this.
Behind the Investigation: A closer look at how WCTV uncovered a contraband crisis in Florida state prisons
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - After seven months of investigating, WCTV launched a project Thursday that uncovered how fentanyl is showing up in Florida’s state prison facilities. The investigation uncovered shocking data: massive spikes in contraband confiscations, an uptick in inmates testing positive for drugs and a state facility where...
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