Heather Leigh, WFTS

Heather Leigh

WFTS

Clearwater, FL, United States

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  • WPTV
  • Fox 4 News
  • 10 News San Diego
  • NewsChannel 5
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  • News 5 Cleveland
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  • 41 Action News
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Past articles by Heather:

Safety changes coming to crosswalks along busy County Line Road

Pasco County leaders have agreed to instal flashing beacons at some crosswalks along County Line Road. This comes after years of neighbor concerns expressed to officials and ABC Action News. → Read More

Indian Rocks Beach leaders to discuss short-term rentals

City leaders in Indian Rocks Beach will attempt to find a middle ground on the future of short-term rentals during a workshop Tuesday. → Read More

10 dead in Mass shooting in Monterey Park, California

10 people have dies, 10 more injured in Monterey Park, California mass shooting. Gunman not in custody. → Read More

Traffic deaths may be leveling off since start of pandemic, but more work needs to be done

NHTSA released a new reporter suggesting traffic deaths are trending down, but that's after a significant increase during the pandemic. → Read More

Rescue crews call Ft. Myers beach 'ground zero' after Hurricane Ian's destructive path in Southwest Florida

Officials have zeroed in on Ft. Myers Beach — first responders that have finished their work in other areas hit by the hurricane have pivoted their focus to the island because the need is so vast. → Read More

It's National Voter Registration Day: Are you ready for the November general election?

It's National Voter Registration Day, and Hillsborough County has 12 locations set up with staff ready to help you apply. → Read More

Hernando County Sheriff Searching for Missing 73-Year-Old Woman

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office hopes someone has seen this woman. 73-year-old Mildred Santiago Baligad was last seen leaving her Spring Hill home on Holiday Drive around 9 pm Saturday. Her family said she walked out the door into her fenced yard but when they went to look for her and she was gone. According to the Sheriff's office, they searched for hours but haven't found her. The family… → Read More

Crews on scene of major fire at scrap yard in Palmetto

NORTH MANATEE COUNTY, Fla — Crews have responded to a major fire at a scrap metal facility next to Port Manatee and U.S. 41. A giant plume of smoke and fire could be seen from US 41. Officials with Hillsborough Fire Rescue said explosions have been heard and flames over 100 feet have shot into the air. According to the Manatee County Government Public Safety Department, the North River Fire… → Read More

State Road 56 diverging diamond construction delayed due to weather

Planned construction in Pasco County is put on hold as the Tampa Bay area experiences rainy weather this weekend. → Read More

President Biden warns of Russian Cyberattack, tells companies to be digitally prepared

It’s been nearly a month since Russia invaded Ukraine and the impact of the war for most Americans has been felt from afar. But, Monday the Biden Administration announced a Russian cyberattack ‘is coming” and companies should be prepared before it is too late. → Read More

Clearwater Marine Aquarium doctor headed to Cuba to help save orphaned, injured manatee calf

Help is on the way to save an injured and orphaned manatee calf found by fishermen off the coast of Cuba last week. → Read More

Local Tampa farmers market saving buyers money at critical time

It’s busy inside Sanwa Farmers Market in Tampa as people flock to the more affordable prices on offer. → Read More

Activists say 2 horned owls in Philippe Park died from rat poison

Rat poison may be indirectly killing owls in Phillipe Park in Pinellas County. → Read More

Strapped for land: Change in Florida law could sway high paying employers away from Pinellas County

New Florida law would allow for mixed-use development in industrial areas as long as 10% is affordable housing. → Read More

How to help the people of Ukraine without being scammed

It’s easy to feel helpless when you’re nearly 6,000 miles away from what’s happening in Ukraine. → Read More

Trash crowds about a dozen manatees in Hillsborough River

There’s yet another threat that puts the Florida manatee in a vulnerable position — trash. → Read More

Tampa Realtor warns sellers after she says 'cash buyer' lied and threatened her

A text exchange with a potential cash buyer turned into an alarming situation for Tampa realtor Torrie Jasuwan. → Read More

Health experts believe omicron has mutated to be less severe to survive

Omicron is extremely contagious and that’s because it takes fewer virus particles to actually infect someone. → Read More

COVID-19 testing up in Hillsborough County as omicron spreads

Health experts are preparing for a post-holiday COVID-19 surge as omicron continues to spread fast. → Read More

Child tax credit is set to expire by the end of the month

Parents may start to feel a financial pinch come January 1 as the child tax credit expansion is set to expire. → Read More