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  • Pinellas County
    Father of missing toddler not talking to police, search continues for 2-year-old
    Tim Kephart
    National
    Stormy days ahead for Trump as more investigations loom
    Katie LaGrone
    Hurricane Ian
    More than 1.3B pounds of debris removed from waterways after Hurricane Ian
    Michael Paluska
    Hillsborough County
    Tampa officers 'arrest' alligator walking near Raymond James Stadium
    Associated Press
    Hillsborough County
    Hillsborough County plans for hurricane season with evacuation shelter drill
    Rebecca Petit
    Sports
    Golesh turns to his former coach to help run his program
    Kevin Lewis
    National
    Twitter verification changes set for Saturday could foster misinformation
    Tim Kephart
    Hillsborough County
    How young, local artists learn from professionals at the Straz Center
    Anthony Hill
    Hurricane Ian
    Northport woman who hid in her closet during Hurricane Ian rebuilds home
    Wendy Ryan

    Continuing Coverage: President Trump Indicted

     
    • Trump to be arraigned on Tuesday, court official says

      Scripps News

      12:20 PM, Mar 31, 2023

    • Trump's indictment in New York: Here's what to know

      MICHELLE L. PRICE and JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press

      5:11 AM, Mar 31, 2023

    • Trump indictment: What will the arrest process look like?

      Associated Press

      7:33 PM, Mar 30, 2023

    • Q&A: Legal problems presidents have faced in U.S. history

      Tim Kephart

      5:43 PM, Mar 30, 2023

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    11:19 PM, Dec 09, 2018
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    Hillsborough County

    Small businesses left behind as Twitter introduces a new verification model

    Jada Williams
    6:17 PM, Mar 31, 2023
    Interbay Little League Teams Create Inclusion with Challengers Team

    Hillsborough County

    Interbay Little League Teams Create Inclusion with Challengers Team

    Vanessa Araiza
    6:17 PM, Mar 31, 2023
  • SISTERHOOD SUMMIT

    Hillsborough County

    Young women grow through Sisterhood Summit leadership retreat

    Mary O'Connell
    5:47 PM, Mar 31, 2023
    AUTISM

    Pinellas County

    More children than ever before are being diagnosed with Autism

    Lydia Vazquez
    5:32 PM, Mar 31, 2023
    Here's a funeral alternative: Send your ashes into space

    National

    Here's a funeral alternative: Send your ashes into space

    Chloe Nordquist
    1:00 PM, Mar 31, 2023
  • Tigers Rays Baseball

    Sports

    Most MLB games were under three hours in length on Opening Day

    Tim Kephart
    12:56 PM, Mar 31, 2023
    River Ranch fire

    Polk County

    Burn ban in effect in Polk County

    Emily McCain
    12:52 PM, Mar 31, 2023
    I-4 named the most dangerous highway in America

    Hillsborough County

    Tampa ranks among top 15 'riskiest cities for driving'

    Emily McCain
    10:01 AM, Mar 31, 2023
  • Former Manhattan prosecutor: Case against Trump not a slam-dunk

    National

    Former Manhattan prosecutor: Case against Trump not a slam-dunk

    Scripps News
    9:39 AM, Mar 31, 2023
    Donald Trump

    National

    Trump indictment: What happens next?

    Keely McCormick
    6:53 AM, Mar 31, 2023
  • Young woman is choosing toys for her kid.

    Don't Waste Your Money

    Return warehouses sell new merchandise at deep discount

    John Matarese
    6:00 AM, Mar 31, 2023
    The Chill Dill

    Hillsborough County

    Tampa's Chill Dill celebrates 10 years of pickle power

    Sean Daly
    5:46 AM, Mar 31, 2023
    New Orleans-School Integration

    Pinellas County

    Ruby Bridges movie pulled from St. Pete elementary school amid parent complaint

    Jada Williams
    5:39 AM, Mar 31, 2023
  • President Donald Trump

    Florida News

    Attorneys break down what's next in former president's case

    Rochelle Alleyne
    10:27 PM, Mar 30, 2023
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    Polk County

    Sun 'n Fun focuses on youth programs to build next-gen of aviation professionals

    Rebecca Petit
    8:02 PM, Mar 30, 2023
    Donald Trump

    National

    Trump's legal worries extend far beyond charges in New York

    Associated Press
    7:05 PM, Mar 30, 2023
  • Georgia Election Investigation

    National

    Politicians react to the indictment of former President Donald Trump

    WFTS Digital Staff
    6:07 PM, Mar 30, 2023
    President Donald Trump indicted

    National

    Grand jury votes to indict former president

    Scripps News
    5:43 PM, Mar 30, 2023
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    Florida News

    Florida tenured teachers now re-evaluated every 5 years

    Vanessa Araiza
    5:22 PM, Mar 30, 2023
  • Manatee

    Citrus, Hernando County

    Three Sisters Springs will be closing for most of 2023

    Stephanie Cardenas
    4:58 PM, Mar 30, 2023
    Enthusiastic fans fill Tropicana Field for opening day

    Sports

    Tampa Bay Rays fans sing team's praises for Opening Day of 25th season

    Erik Waxler
    4:31 PM, Mar 30, 2023
    Radio conglomerate iHeartMedia files for bankruptcy

    Hillsborough County

    IHeartRadio letting go of local broadcaster Jack Harris, ends morning show

    Leilyn Torres
    4:29 PM, Mar 30, 2023
  • Joint Base Andrews Lockdown

    National

    Lockdown lifted after incident reported at Joint Base Andrews

    Scripps News
    4:22 PM, Mar 30, 2023
    Guns

    Florida News

    Florida Legislature passes bill to carry concealed guns without a permit

    Associated Press
    4:12 PM, Mar 30, 2023
    St. Pete police oversight committee clears officer in 2021 shooting of teen

    Pinellas County

    St. Pete police oversight committee clears officer in 2021 shooting of teen

    Rochelle Alleyne
    4:08 PM, Mar 30, 2023
  • Russia arrests American reporter for alleged spying

    National

    Russia arrests American reporter for alleged spying

    AP , Scripps News Staff, null
    2:26 PM, Mar 30, 2023
    Are anti-obesity drugs essential medicine? WHO to decide

    National

    Are anti-obesity drugs essential medicine? WHO to decide

    Justin Boggs
    2:09 PM, Mar 30, 2023
    Parents, students demand stronger gun laws after school shooting

    National

    Parents, students demand stronger gun laws after school shooting

    Scripps News Nashville
    1:19 PM, Mar 30, 2023
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    Pinellas County

    Caregiver shortage affects those with developmental disabilities

    Anthony Hill
    12:40 PM, Mar 30, 2023
    5-year-old fatally shoots 16-month-old brother in Indiana

    National

    5-year-old fatally shoots 16-month-old brother in Indiana

    The Associated Press & Scripps News
    12:39 PM, Mar 30, 2023
    'Fatalities are expected' after 2 Army helicopters crash

    National

    9 soldiers dead after 2 Army Black Hawk helicopters crash

    Scripps News Nashville
    10:33 AM, Mar 30, 2023
  • MLB Opening Day: Fans react to new pitch clock

    National

    MLB Opening Day: Fans react to new pitch clock

    Mary Chao
    10:30 AM, Mar 30, 2023
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    Florida News

    A college in upheaval: War on 'woke' sparks fear in Florida

    Associated Press
    8:48 AM, Mar 30, 2023
    Minor league baseball players set to get massive pay raise

    National

    Minor league baseball players set to get massive pay raise

    Justin Boggs
    7:40 AM, Mar 30, 2023
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    Polk County

    2 injured after crashing into power pole in Winter Haven

    Emily McCain
    7:40 AM, Mar 30, 2023
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    National

    Casualties reported after Army helicopters crash in Kentucky

    Associated Press
    7:12 AM, Mar 30, 2023
    Hardee County post-Hurricane Ian

    Hurricane Ian

    Hardee County slowly recovering following Hurricane Ian and Peace River flooding

    Jamison Uhler
    7:02 AM, Mar 30, 2023
  • Taxes money generic

    In-Depth

    Tax experts warn of refund shock post-pandemic

    Stassy Olmos
    6:20 AM, Mar 30, 2023
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    Hillsborough County

    Children's Board of Hillsborough County hosts town halls for funding input

    Larissa Scott
    5:37 AM, Mar 30, 2023
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    Pinellas County

    Suspect critically injured after stand-off, shooting with St. Pete Police

    Emily McCain
    5:23 AM, Mar 30, 2023
  • Mother of overdose victim says over-the-counter Narcan may have saved her son

    Hillsborough County

    Mother of overdose victim says over-the-counter Narcan may have saved her son

    Chad Mills
    11:14 PM, Mar 29, 2023
    STEVE COZZI

    Pinellas County

    Fellow lawyers remember Largo attorney Steven Cozzi

    Julie Salomone
    9:21 PM, Mar 29, 2023
    School

    Hillsborough County

    Hillsborough teachers' union favored pay dispute recommendations

    Eliana Pabon
    9:02 PM, Mar 29, 2023
  • Mosquito Control center

    Pasco County

    Mosquito Control center in Pasco County keeps close watch on mosquito population

    Jada Williams
    8:19 PM, Mar 29, 2023
    Gun

    Florida News

    Senate poised to give final approval to permitless carry bill

    Forrest Saunders
    7:41 PM, Mar 29, 2023
    HURRICANE IAN

    Hurricane Ian

    A look back on Hurricane Ian

    Paul LaGrone
    6:10 PM, Mar 29, 2023
  • FHP trooper hailed a hero after helping choking baby

    Pasco County

    FHP trooper hailed a hero after helping choking baby

    Mary O'Connell
    5:33 PM, Mar 29, 2023
    HURRICANE IAN

    Hurricane Ian

    Overwhelmed Orlando community still rebuilding 6 months after Hurricane Ian

    Katie LaGrone
    5:22 PM, Mar 29, 2023
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    Sports

    Prospects aimed to impress and improve draft stock at USF Pro Day

    Kevin Lewis
    5:03 PM, Mar 29, 2023
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    Sports

    Rays face high expectations this season after 4 straight postseason appearances

    Kyle Burger
    4:43 PM, Mar 29, 2023
    Cleanup begins at Pasco neighborhood eyesore

    Pasco County

    Cleanup begins at Pasco neighborhood eyesore

    Erik Waxler
    4:36 PM, Mar 29, 2023
    Vatican Pope

    World

    Vatican: Pope to be hospitalized for days for lung infection

    Associated Press
    3:33 PM, Mar 29, 2023
  • Search for missing Texas child continues after family leaves country

    National

    Search for missing Texas child continues after family leaves country

    Justin Boggs
    2:30 PM, Mar 29, 2023
    Dying Manatees-Florida

    Florida News

    Florida sees fewer manatee starvation deaths as feeding ends

    Associated Press
    2:19 PM, Mar 29, 2023
    Alice Alderman

    Taking Action for You

    Blind amputee fights to get reliable transportation to Pasco County medical care

    Jackie Callaway
    2:11 PM, Mar 29, 2023
  • Airlines cut service to small airports; Congress looks for solution

    National

    Airlines cut service to small airports; Congress looks for solution

    Justin Boggs
    2:08 PM, Mar 29, 2023
    Polio detected again in wastewater in community with low vaccine rate

    National

    Polio detected again in wastewater in community with low vaccine rate

    Justin Boggs
    2:06 PM, Mar 29, 2023
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    Hillsborough County

    Big Cat Rescue moving to Arkansas, enters merger with Turpentine Creek

    Leilyn Torres
    1:15 PM, Mar 29, 2023
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    Florida News

    Pending home sales continue to increase across the South, drop in the West

    Tim Kephart
    12:16 PM, Mar 29, 2023
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    Price of Paradise

    Citizens Property Insurance approves 2023 rate hike, future hikes likely

    Rebecca Petit
    12:06 PM, Mar 29, 2023
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    Tampa Bay Rays

    Tampa Bay Rays set to open 25th year on Thursday

    Tim Kephart
    11:47 AM, Mar 29, 2023
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    Taste and See Tampa Bay

    Party on the Plaza returns to the Mahaffey on April 28

    Teyonna Edwards
    11:38 AM, Mar 29, 2023
    Senate committee says bank 'complicit' in tax evasion by wealthy

    National

    Senate committee says bank 'complicit' in tax evasion by wealthy

    Justin Boggs
    11:13 AM, Mar 29, 2023
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