State grant funds $330K for emergency support vehicle for Pinellas County first responders
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Emergency crews across Pinellas County have a new tool to battle extreme heat and exhaustion…
Gatorland welcomes rescued alligator after illegal feeding in the wild
ORLANDO, Fla. – Gatorland has a new resident. A large alligator was rescued after people illegally fed it…
What is sea pork? Strange blob washes ashore on Florida’s Space Coast
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A strange, blob-like organism that recently washed ashore on Florida‘s Space Coast has drawn…
Teen killed in Orange County shooting remembered as ‘very positive’ and college-bound
ORLANDO, Fla. – A 17-year-old girl who was preparing to start college next month was shot and killed…
Data centers fuel debate as Florida communities push for restrictions
ORLANDO, Fla. – As demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing grows, large-scale data centers are becoming the…
Hillsborough’s Back 2 School Bash to give away thousands of free backpacks, supplies
ECHO’s Back 2 School Bash Volunteers are assembly-lining thousands of free back-to-school backpacks at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds…
St. Pete doctors see uptick in children ingesting hazardous household items: ‘One pill can kill’
Accidental ingestions increasing among children Doctors with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital have seen an uptick in cases…
Tampa City Council seeks faster emergency response times in New Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa City Council members explored more ways to reduce emergency response times in New Tampa.…
St. Petersburg mayoral race: Ken Welch, Charlie Crist expected to head to runoff ahead of August vote
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Barbs are being traded in the race for St. Petersburg Mayor, with neither of…
Hillsborough School Board moves to reverse controversial leggings dress code after parent backlash
TAMPA, Fla. – Just weeks after approving a revised student code of conduct, the Hillsborough County School Board…
Canadian woman arrested, accused of having 12 fraudulent IDs during Tampa traffic stop: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. – A Canadian woman was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say they found 12 fraudulent ID…
Florida man accused of killing mom and burning body because she ‘wanted to be cremated’
article George Beemer allegedly shot and killed his mother before setting her on fire because she “wanted to…