Pinellas County Deputy killed in a hit-and-run
51-year-old Patrol Deputy, Michael Hartwick, was hit and killed by a front loader at a construction site late Thursday night.
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New mental health program opens up for Pinellas County deputies
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is launching a new program that will help officers with their mental health.
Volunteer groups clean up beaches after Labor Day Weekend
Beach-goers are seeing the trash left behind from Labor Day Weekend.
Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association Proposes Teacher Salary Increase
The Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association asked for 11.3% raise based off of inflation but the district's bargaining committee rejected that number, and now the teacher's association is coming up with a different proposal.
New Form Of Monkey Pox Vaccine Coming To Tampa Bay Area
Local clinics are struggling to keep up with demand for the monkey pox vaccine.
Tampa Bay Home Prices Leveling Out While Demand Remains High
Local realtors say the Tampa Bay housing market is slowing down, but competition still remains high.
Pinellas County Emergency Responders Practice Active Shooter Drill At Local School
Law enforcement and emergency responders participated in an active shooter drill at a Pinellas County Elementary School on Wednesday.
Teachers Struggle To Get School Supplies With Inflation
Teachers across Tampa Bay are struggling to buy classroom supplies and the culprit is inflation.
Pinellas County Releases New Evacuation Zones
Thousands of residents in Pinellas County are now in new evacuation zones.
Tampa Bay Businesses Are Being Impacted By Higher Gas Prices
The Tampa Bay Area is seeing the highest gas prices in five weeks...with the average hitting around $4.20 according to AAA.
Big Changes Could Be Coming to Downtown St. Petersburg
Advocates for pedestrian safety are looking to make considerable changes to St. Petersburg's infrastructure in hopes it will bring pedestrian injury and fatality numbers down.
Pinellas County School Board Votes Against Emergency Mask Mandate Meeting
On Tuesday, the Pinellas County School board voted to not hold an emergency meeting to consider a district-wide mask mandate.
Local Parent Group Asks Pinellas County Schools For Mask Mandate
Pinellas County Officials say now 2,757 student and staff members are in quarantine or isolation and the group called Pinellas Safe Schools doesn't want that number to increase.
Pinellas County Students Describe The First Day Of School
Students at Pinellas Park Middle Schools say despite COVID-19 protocols, they're excited to be back in the classroom.
New County COVID-19 Testing Sites Open And See High Demand
Hillsborough County officials say the two COVID-19 testing sites wait times are fluctuating, depending on demand.
Parents Voice Concerns About Mask Policies In Local Districts
Hillsborough County Schools says for now masks are optional, but the district will re-evaluate cases and the policy in a few weeks from now.
Florida Breaks COVID-19 Case And Hospitalization Records
According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, as of Monday 10,682 people are hospitalized with COVID-19 in Florida.
Local Businesses Debate Whether Or Not To Require Masks Again
The Pinellas County Health Department says the COVID-19 positivity rate is up to 14% right now!
3 Million Pounds Of Dead Fish Cleaned Up Off Pinellas County In Red Tide Fish Kill:
3 Million pounds of dead fish cleaned up off Pinellas County.
Tampa Bay Residents Voice Concerns About This Hurricane Season
For many people in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties, when it comes to Hurricanes, their big concern is flooding.
Former Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Deputy Arrested For Making False Child Abuse Allegations
Former Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputy arrested for making false child abuse allegations against another Sheriff.
Red Tide Clean-Up Begins In Pinellas County
Officials say it's the first time in over two years that emergency services have been deployed to help with the red tide situation.
Accused Murderer Escapes From Pinellas County Jail, Then Recaptured
At the Pinellas County Jail, officials say Cody Jondreau scaled a 14-foot wall in a matter of 26 seconds while a deputy wasn't looking.
Children 12 And Up Can Now Receive Pfizer Vaccine In Pinellas County
At MyKidzMD Pediatrics, experts say if your child gets the Pfizer vaccine, they could see similar symptoms to what adults usually experience.
Largo Man Found Guilty Of Attempting To Entice 14yo Girl For Sex
A 50-year-old Largo man has been found guilty of attempting to entice a 14-year-old girl for sex.
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Life insurance for seniors: 4 things to understand
Life insurance can benefit both seniors and their loved ones but the pricing structure can be higher. Here's what seniors should know.
2022 FIFA World Cup: How to stream every soccer game
How to watch the most-watched football event on the planet -- for free.
Feeding Tampa Bay partners with Kellogg's to provide nutritious meals
Many of Feeding Tampa Bay's memories are created around a holiday table; make this holiday season a little brighter by providing a meal to those in need.
'Greatest holiday commercials countdown 2022'
This holiday special will countdown the 12 best holiday commercials ever – one for each of the 12 days of Christmas.
DC's Stargirl - 'Frenemies – Chapter thirteen: The reckoning'
Courtney and the JSA find themselves in the fight of their lives against their biggest threat yet.
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Nicole weakens to tropical storm over east-central Florida
Shortly after Hurricane Nicole made landfall early Thursday along the east coast of Florida, it was downgraded to a tropical storm but it was still battering a large area of the storm-weary state with strong winds, dangerous storm surge and heavy rain.
Polk County residents prepare for Hurricane Nicole
Polk County and other Central Florida counties are forecast to receive heavy amounts of rain.
Hillsborough County Public Schools closed until Monday as TS Nicole approaches Florida
As Tropical Storm Nicole approaches Florida's East coast, Hillsborough County Public Schools announce closures.
Amid GOP gains, Dem Frost is 1st Gen Zer to win House seat
mid Republican gains in the U.S. House races in Florida, Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost became the first member of Generation Z to win a seat in Congress.
Florida seeks to protect manatees near power plant
Hoping to protect manatees as they congregate this winter, state wildlife officials Tuesday issued an emergency rule that will temporarily prevent boating in an area of the Indian River Lagoon near a Florida Power & Light power plant.
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Prosecutors to drop charges against officers involved in Rayshard Brooks shooting
Prosecutors investigating whether to pursue charges against the Atlanta police officers involved in the June 2020 shooting death of Rayshard Brooks said they plan to have the charges dismissed.
Atlanta Police takes female suspect into custody in deadly Midtown shootings
Atlanta Police said a female suspect has been taken into custody following shootings that left two persons dead and another hurt.
Federal appeals court delays Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony in Georgia election probe
A federal appeals court agreed to temporarily put on hold a lower court's order requiring that Sen. Lindsey Graham testify before a special grand jury.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp moves to quash subpoena in Fulton County election probe
Kemp's attorneys alleged that the subpoena could "influence the November 2022 election cycle," and called its timing "suspect."
Father and son sentenced to life in prison for federal hate crimes in Ahmaud Arbery's killing
Two of the three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery as he jogged through a Georgia neighborhood in early 2020 were sentenced to life in prison Monday for federal hate crimes.
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USC not liable in former football player's death, jury finds
The verdict could have broad ramifications for college athletes who blame the NCAA for head injuries.
Captioned smart glasses let deaf people see, rewind conversations
The technology, called XRAI Glass, uses off-the-shelf augmented reality 'AR' glasses that are tethered to a smartphone app
Chris Hemsworth has genes that heighten Alzheimer's risk: "Biggest fear"
The "Thor" actor set out on a mission to learn how to "live better for longer." What he found was he has the "strongest risk factor gene" for Alzheimer's.
Top government researcher calls for easier access to methadone
Nina Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, was clear about her desire for methadone to be available by prescription.
FDA warns of increased child poisonings from cough medicine
Study finds rise in accidental overdoses from kids ingesting prescription treatment first approved in 1958.
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Georgia high court allows Saturday voting for Senate runoff
Georgia counties will be allowed to hold early voting this Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election, following a Wednesday ruling from the state Supreme Court.
Supreme Court clears way for House to get Trump's taxes
The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the Internal Revenue Service to release former President Donald Trump's tax returns to a Democratic-led House committee.
Republicans appeal to Georgia Supreme Court to try to stop Saturday voting in Senate runoff
Republican groups appealed to Georgia's highest court Tuesday in an attempt to prohibit early voting this Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election.
Lindsey Graham testifies before Georgia grand jury investigating 2020 election aftermath
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham is appearing Tuesday before a Georgia grand jury investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Georgia court declines to halt Saturday early runoff voting
A Georgia appeals court ruling on Monday means that counties can offer early voting this coming Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election.
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Buffalo gunman pleads guilty in racist supermarket massacre
The white gunman who massacred 10 Black shoppers and workers at a Buffalo supermarket pleaded guilty Monday to murder and hate-motivated terrorism charges.
Georgia high court allows Saturday voting for Senate runoff
Georgia counties will be allowed to hold early voting this Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election, following a Wednesday ruling from the state Supreme Court.
Walmart employee fired on co-workers in break room; 6 dead
Six people were killed in the country's second high-profile mass killing in a handful of days.
Supreme Court clears way for House to get Trump's taxes
The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the Internal Revenue Service to release former President Donald Trump's tax returns to a Democratic-led House committee.
Republicans appeal to Georgia Supreme Court to try to stop Saturday voting in Senate runoff
Republican groups appealed to Georgia's highest court Tuesday in an attempt to prohibit early voting this Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election.
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Saudi Arabia shocks Argentina 2-1 at World Cup
Goals by Saleh Alshehri and Salem Aldawsari in a five-minute span in the second half gave the Saudis their greatest win ever.
Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator arrested for alleged insider trading
Renowned programmer Yuji Naka is accused of buying shares in a game company knowing it was about to release a new title.
Fans chant "We want beer!" at World Cup after alcohol banned
Qatar decided to ban alcohol sales at venues hosting World Cup matches. Ecuador's fans made some noise about it during their win against the host.
Teams abandon plan to wear "One Love" armbands at World Cup
Their decision came after FIFA threatened to penalize players wearing the anti-discrimination bands during games, the teams said in a statement.
"Close call" as explosions rock Ukraine's Russian-occupied nuke plant
"We were fortunate a potentially serious nuclear incident did not happen. Next time, we may not be so lucky," the IAEA chief warned.
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Iran calls for US to be kicked out of 2022 World Cup after it changes Iran flag on social media to show support for protesters
Iran state media has called for the US to be kicked out of the 2022 World Cup after the United States Soccer Federation changed Iran's flag on its social media platforms to show support for protesters in Iran.
LSU, USC move up behind UGA, Ohio St, Michigan, TCU in CFP
LSU moved up to fifth and Southern California was sixth Tuesday night in the College Football Playoff rankings behind Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan, and TCU.
Saudi Arabia shocks Argentina 2-1 at World Cup
Goals by Saleh Alshehri and Salem Aldawsari in a five-minute span in the second half gave the Saudis their greatest win ever.
USC not liable in former football player's death, jury finds
The verdict could have broad ramifications for college athletes who blame the NCAA for head injuries.
Late penalty kick gives Wales 1-1 draw against United States in World Cup
Gareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weah's first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw against the United States in the return to the World Cup for both nations.
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Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac dead at 79
Christine McVie, the singer-songwriter behind some of Fleetwood Mac's biggest hits, died Wednesday following a brief illness, according to a statement posted by her family on her verified Instagram account.
Jennifer Lopez's social media accounts have gone dark
All of the previous posts on her verified Instagram account have been deleted and there were no new postings on her Facebook, Tik Tok and Twitter accounts.
''Love Actually'' cast to reunite for 20th anniversary TV special
A classic is turning 20 next year and cast members from the landmark 2003 romantic comedy "Love Actually" are reuniting for a TV special.
Todd and Julie Chrisley sentenced for fraud and tax crimes convictions
Reality TV Stars Julie and Todd Chrisley were sentenced to prison in federal court Monday.
A new trailer for "Avatar: The Way of Water" is here
"Avatar" stars Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña are back for the film, set to open on Dec. 16. with tickets already on sale.
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Feeding Tampa Bay is changing lives one meal at a time
This holiday season, Feeding Tampa is the driving force in the Tampa Bay community that is helping break the cycle of hunger and reimagining new possibilities.
Skittles, Starburst and other popular Halloween candies see price hikes
The 10 most popular candy brands, plus assortment bags, have seen an average price increase of 13% since 2021.
Clorox recalls cleaning products that may contain bacteria
The recall doesn't include its iconic original pine-scented Pine-Sol
Florida gas prices see uptick at the pump
The state average shot up 16 cents per gallon over the course of four days
Florida gas prices dip again, lowest daily average since January
The state average Monday was $3.22 per gallon
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55 million people to travel this Thanksgiving
AAA projects this Thanksgiving could be the third busiest since it started keeping track more than two decades ago. Kris Van Cleave shows travelers what that could mean for their plans during the holiday season.
Trump to make 2024 announcement
Former President Donald Trump is expected to announce a 2024 presidential run on Tuesday from his Mar-a-Lago estate. The announcement comes exactly a week after the midterm elections in which a number of Trump-endorsed candidates lost their respective races. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Deerfield Beach Pier damaged by crashing waves
Teri Hornstein reports the railings at the end of the pier were torn off by crashing waves which also damaged many of the planks.
Brittney Griner being moved to penal colony
Brittney Griner is being moved to a Russian penal colony. Her family and lawyers say they don't know where that will be located. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain what conditions could look like for the WNBA star and how the move impacts her chances of returning home.
Analyzing DeSantis' win and Trump's losses
With the midterm elections over, all eyes in the political world are turning toward 2024 and who may be potentially running for president. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "CBS News Mornings" with analysis.
