John Thomas
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Missing Gulf Beaches Elementary student presumed dead
9-year-old Cameron Bullard disappeared Saturday while he was playing in the water off St. Pete Beach, near the 18th Ave beach access. → Read More
No injuries in overnight fire at Clearwater lawn care business
Clearwater Fire and Rescue is on the scene Monday morning after a fire broke out at Florida Environmental Care in Clearwater, a lawn care business on Sherwood Street, across from Clearwater Air Park. → Read More
Gaither High substitute teacher arrested, accused of stealing money from school athletic events
A substitute teacher has been arrested after authorities say he stole money from school athletic events. → Read More
Gas prices continue to drop; Tampa Bay-area pumps now under $2 per gallon
Gas prices at the pump continue to drop right across the country, and some of the biggest drops we have seen right here in the Bay Area. → Read More
Police say Devin Chandler shot and killed two brothers at a Manatee County convenience store
Police now know have a face and a name of the guy they think walked into a convenience store and shot and killed two brothers. That man is 25y/o Devin Chandler of Palmetto. → Read More
Police say Devin Chandler shot and killed two brothers at a Palmetto convenience store
Police now know have a face and a name of the guy they think walked into a convenience store and shot and killed two brothers. That man is 25y/o Devin Chandler of Palmetto. → Read More
Kevin Gates, rapper who kicked fan, is back in the Tampa Bay area performing
He grabbed the spotlight while he was on stage and then he grabbed the spotlight on social media for what he did on stage -- kicking a fan in the chest. The Rapper who threw that kick at a show in Lakeland just over a week ago, Kevin Gates, is back in the Bay Area. Gates performed last night at Whiskey North in Carrollwood. Dozens turned out to see the show which let out early this morning. → Read More
The times and traffic are going to be changing at the I75/University Interchange, so brace yourself
Brace yourself if you drive through the I75 / University Parkway Interchange because construction on the new interchange begins today. Governor Rick Scott will be in the Bay Area for the ground breaking of the State's first Diverging Diamond Interchange. → Read More
Tampa Police are still on the scene of a stabbing that left one man dead.
According to police, the man bled out and died right in front of the apartments. → Read More
Bay Area residents are getting set for what could be another serious downpour and flooding
Bay Area residents are getting set for what could be another serious downpour and flooding. So the best thing we can do is be aware and prepared because the ground right now is so saturated, that when the rain comes down it is going to pool immediately and stay there. → Read More
Valrico man shot during attempted armed robbery in University area in Tampa
Tampa Police are looking for a man who fired several rounds at another man as he was trying to rob him. → Read More
17-year-old girl injured in stolen Prius crash in Clearwater, according to police
Clearwater police are investigating an accident that involved a stolen car and sent a 17-year-old girl to the hospital with serious injuries. → Read More
Teachers give advice for parents for a good school year
What can we as parents do to help our teachers? → Read More
Hillsborough County Schools set to open Lamb Elementary School in Progress Village
To help alleviate the student population boom in parts of the county, Hillsborough County Schools is opening a brand new elementary school, Lamb Elementary, in the Progress Village area. → Read More
BACK-TO-SCHOOL: FCAT testing is gone, replaced by Florida Standard Assessment (FSA)
The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, commonly called FCAT, is gone, but standardized testing is not. This year, students will take the Florida Standard Assessment (FSA). → Read More
Rain is fading but the Anclote River in Pasco County is still rising
Flooding remains a more concern along the Anclote river near Elfers. The river right now is at 24.8 feet which is over the its major flood stage and the water is still rising. The National Weather Service expects it to crest at 26.1 feet sometime this afternoon. → Read More
"Stagefright" Android bug can allow hackers to steal your personal data with just a text message
A dangerous flaw on Android devices allows hackers to take over your phone through a text message. You don't even have to open the text. → Read More
A 45-year-old woman is dead after being hit by a vehicle in South Tampa on Henderson Ave.
One woman is dead after being hit by a vehicle in South Tampa on Henderson Ave. → Read More
Father catches daughter drinking and driving. This will be the next viral video
Ever wonder what would happen if you crawled inside a water balloon and just kept filling it? Now you know. → Read More
City to improve parking in downtown St. Petersburg
The city is trying to make parking easier for both residents and visitors. In an effort to make parking a little more palatable, the city of St. Petersburg wants to know your parking habits. → Read More