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RIVERVIEW, Fla. — A 68-year-old Salvation Army bell ringer is speaking out after she was attacked outside Publix. Billie Richert told WFTS she had just finished her shift ringing bells for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign at a Riverview Publix when a man came up and demanded her keys.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Three Florida cities were recently ranked among the “best” places to live in the United States. Money said it looked at economic opportunities, quality of life, diversity, and where the best futures lie to come up with the top 50 cities in America.

​Miriam Nordlinger, 72, had been missing since Friday evening.

A Florida man, accused of fatally stabbing a mother and her teenage daughter, is set to appear in court today. The suspect allegedly fled to Maryland post the gruesome act but was soon apprehended by US Marshals. The victims had moved from Colombia to Tampa seeking a better life.

Police chase leads to a wrong-way crash on a Florida bridge, leaving three innocent people dead. Three people tragically lost their lives in a devastating wrong-way crash on the Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg, Florida. The incident occurred on the night of December 6th and involved a stolen Ford Mustang and an Uber vehicle. The driver of the Mustang, identified as 22-year-old Leosvany Roman, allegedly crashed into two Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) vehicles before fleeing the scene.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A routine traffic stop turned deadly after a motorcyclist crashed into a parked Hillsborough County deputy’s vehicle Saturday night. Deputies said at about 10 p.m., a deputy was in the middle of conducting a traffic stop near the intersection of US-301 and Ayersworth Glen Boulevard when a man driving a motorcycle crashed into the deputy’s vehicle.

His SUV crashed into the back of a truck towing a trailer, Florida Highway Patrol said.

TAMPA — A Ruskin woman was told she’d be arrested for money laundering if she didn’t turn over her life savings. A Pasco County woman was told her finances had been compromised and transferred to a U.S. Treasury agent. But there was no genuine arrest threat or...

Crime is high in his Tampa neighborhood, and he said men hanging by the bus stop would harass him on his way to and from high school. Damari, then 16, said he started carrying a loaded handgun with him everywhere he went. “Because I knew, like, if nobody else could...

Welcome to the world of flavor and charm in St. Petersburg, Florida, where you can discover some of the best hole-in-the-wall joints in St. Petersburg. In this article, we’ll take you on a delicious journey through three popular hole-in-the-wall joints in St. Petersburg: Dead Bob’s Bar, Pierogi Bar, and Kopper Kitchen.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A man is behind bars after police say he hit and killed two people in a crash Saturday afternoon in St. Petersburg. Owen Whittaker, 21, was charged with vehicular homicide. At around 2:15, Whittaker – who's from Holiday, Florida – was driving his Toyota Corolla...

Welcome to this article where we will be exploring four unique Mexican restaurants located in Ruskin. Have you had the chance to experience any of these culinary delights? If you have, we would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

Today an Army Veteran was honored by his wife for Military Monday. Sarah reached out to us about her husband Timothy who served in our military from 2002 to 2005. After 9/11 Timothy felt a calling to join the Army and that is exactly what he did. He was apart of Operation Iraqi Freedom. We are so thankful for Timothy and his wife Sarah for their dedication to our country.

China is our Mutt Monday dog this week. Beautiful as fine china, but strong as steel. China will capture your heart with her sweet spirit. Thanks to the Pit Project and her sponsor, Alexandra Chamberlain, her adoption fee is $75. China is looking for a family that will play fetch, cuddle on the couch and give her yummy treats! She loves exploring downtown St. Pete and meeting new people. She also has a special love for squeaky toys and would love someone who likes to play as much as she does! You must own your home to adopt this six year old, 60 pound pit mix.

By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC News) Hillsborough County, Florida - In a gut-wrenching turn of events on Thursday morning, two Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies found themselves in the line of danger while responding to a call for help, as the situation escalated into a shocking ambush.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The driver of an SUV fled the scene after hitting an 86-year-old Tampa man Saturday night, according to troopers. The Florida Highway Patrol says the unknown driver was headed south on US-41 around 6:38 p.m. The 86-year-old man was walking his bicycle across the highway south of Honey Crisp Court, according to officials.

The Tampa Water Department is holding a press conference on Monday to debut new technology that aims to improve drinking water in the city.

Florida is no stranger to restaurants that started in the state with humble beginnings and then went on to have large amounts of success. For example, Burger King (which is headquartered in Miami-Dade County) started at a small restaurant called "Insta-Burger Chef" in Jacksonville. And Red Lobster started with one restaurant in Lakeland.

Visitors to Butter's Burgers in Tampa are offered a distinctive fusion of traditional American fare and contemporary creations. Located in the central business district, this restaurant takes great pride in preparing delectable burgers that have a profound impact. Irrespective of one's location, Butter's Burgers provides a welcoming ambiance that is suitable for solitary diners, families, and groups of friends.

Disclaimer: This article was written for informational purposes only. Yes, there are many in Florida with nowhere to call home. The biggest cities -- as in the most populated, have the highest counts of homeless people. These include Jacksonville, Miami, and Tampa.