Cold weather shelters opening across Tampa area
TAMPA, Fla. —Â Residents waking up across the Tampa Bay area are feeling a noticeable chill in the air,…
Tampa bike ordinance fails amid concerns
TAMPA, Fla. — A proposed Tampa ordinance centered around bikes would’ve lowered speed limits, banned wheelies and more, but…
Parts of Tampa Bay remain under burn ban
TAMPA, Fla. — Many counties in the Tampa Bay are still under a burn ban. The county-enacted burn…
Scammers target seniors in new gold-related scheme
LARGO, Fla. — Largo police are warning the public of a new scam targeting seniors, as the Federal Bureau…
Fire tears through Oldsmar home on Christmas Eve
OLDSMAR, Fla. — Investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a home in…
Hillsborough urges proper disposal of lithium-ion batteries
GIBSONTON, Fla. — For people gifted new electronics this holiday season, Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management officials say certain…
Pay increases in Plant City having positive impact on staff
PLANT CITY, Fla. — Plant City is seeing a big population boom, and local leaders are aiming to grow…
Demings seeks ICE agreement renegotiation, more cost payment
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Tuesday sent a letter to the U.S. Marshals…
Potential threat prompts evacuation at Zoo Miami
MIAMI, Fla. (CBS12) — Zoo Miami announced that a potential threat was made against them on Tuesday morning.…
Contractor faces charges related to unfinished repairs
TAMPA, Fla. — Bradenton Police officials announced they arrested Brian Michaud in relation to an investigation into unfinished hurricane…
Altamonte Springs police prepare for busy holiday weekend
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — With holiday shopping traffic picking up, police in Altamonte Springs stepped up enforcement along State…
OUC drone program helps restore power faster after storms
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Utilities Commission is putting new technology to work, using drones to spot damage faster…