Two people were injured, one severely, when they were bitten by a group of five pit bulls running loose near a St. Petersburg home. Officials said officers were called to the home on July 3 after the dogs were reported loose. A 52-year-old woman was bitten on the leg while…
Fourth of July weekend is here! This is a holiday that brings thousands of boaters to the water. More boaters means more boats and people on the water, more alcohol, and an increased risk of accidents and arrests for Boating Under the Influence (BUI). Keep in mind that police will…
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a double drowning of two siblings at a Tampa hotel on Sunday. Two siblings — a 12-year-old male and 17-year-old female — were pulled from the hotel swimming pool, both unresponsive around 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The brother and sister had traveled with…
A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a motorcycle collision Thursday night in St. Petersburg. The crash occurred around 6:15 p.m. at 6th Avenue South and 28th Street South. Police said a Ford Focus, driven by a 52-year-old woman was traveling northbound on 28th Street S. and made a left westbound…
A pedestrian was killed late Tuesday in Tampa. According to police, the pedestrian was struck near the intersection of West Hillsborough Avenue and North Tampania Avenue. Officers have not released details of the crash, but said the driver did stay at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. The identity…
Tampa Bay residents are gearing up for Cinco de Mayo fiestas today! This is the perfect time to enjoy Mexican-inspired food, drinks and fun with friends and family. Unfortunately, drunk driving rates increase over the holidays. Every day in the United States, an average of 27 people lose their lives…
Five students were hit by a 48-year-old former law enforcement officer Thursday afternoon. Officials believe the man was drunk at the time of the accident. A 13-year-old boy died from his injuries received in the crash Friday morning. The students were hit by the man after they had gotten off…
A 27-year-old is in critical condition after a motorcycle accident Tuesday night in Hillsborough. Troopers believe that a 49-year-old man was stopped on Riga Boulevard at the intersection of SR 574 when he turned east onto SR 574 and changed lanes into the path of a motorcycle. The motorcycle, driven…
A 23-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning in a pedestrian-involved crash near Ulmerton Road in Clearwater. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 6:45 a.m. near westbound Ulmerton and 34th Street North. Troopers believe the Alachua man was walking northbound across Ulmerton Road when he stepped into…
A 23-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning in a pedestrian-involved crash near Ulmerton Road in Clearwater. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 6:45 a.m. near westbound Ulmerton and 34th Street North. Troopers believe the Alachua man was walking northbound across Ulmerton Road when he stepped into…