Breaking NewsThe reopenings only apply to counties currently in Phase One of the state's reopening process.3:18 PM EDT May 8, 2020ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The day barbershop and hair salon owners have been waiting for is almost here.On Friday Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Twitter that locations can reopen starting May 11. In the video, the governor's friend and owner of Henry's Barber Shop in downtown, Orlando, J Henry, shared the news saying, "I am happy to join governor Ron DeSantis as we reopen barbershops, hair salons and nail salons. We are ready to get back to work and make some...…Breaking NewsThe reopenings only apply to counties currently in Phase One of the state's reopening process.3:18 PM EDT May 8, 2020ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The day barbershop and hair salon owners have been waiting for is almost here.On Friday Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Twitter that locations can reopen starting May 11. In the video, the governor's friend and owner of Henry's Barber Shop in downtown, Orlando, J Henry, shared the news saying, "I am happy to join governor Ron DeSantis as we reopen barbershops, hair salons and nail salons. We are ready to get back to work and make some...WW…

Breaking NewsMay 9, 1980, marks one of the most tragic days the Tampa Bay-area has ever seen.2:56 AM EDT May 8, 2020PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla — Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the 42nd year since the Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster in 1980. This story was originally written on the 40th anniversary.Looking at the Sunshine Skyway Bridge today some would have never guessed the scene that stood 40 years earlier over Tampa Bay.May 9, 1980, marks one of the most tragic days the Tampa Bay area has ever seen.A storm blinded the freighter ship, Summit Venture as it crashed into the...…Breaking NewsMay 9, 1980, marks one of the most tragic days the Tampa Bay-area has ever seen.2:56 AM EDT May 8, 2020PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla — Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the 42nd year since the Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster in 1980. This story was originally written on the 40th anniversary.Looking at the Sunshine Skyway Bridge today some would have never guessed the scene that stood 40 years earlier over Tampa Bay.May 9, 1980, marks one of the most tragic days the Tampa Bay area has ever seen.A storm blinded the freighter ship, Summit Venture as it crashed into the...WW…

Breaking NewsThe governor added that he will be taking executive emergency action against the suggested document "shortly."1:07 PM CDT March 29, 2021TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Needing proof of vaccination to be able to travel in Florida? Not on Gov. Ron DeSantis' watch.During a Monday press conference, the governor spoke out against the idea that Americans looking to resume domestic and international travel will need to have a "vaccine passport" that proves inoculation.“We’re not supportive of that. I think it’s something that people have certain freedoms and individual liberties to make decisions...…Breaking NewsThe governor added that he will be taking executive emergency action against the suggested document "shortly."1:07 PM CDT March 29, 2021TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Needing proof of vaccination to be able to travel in Florida? Not on Gov. Ron DeSantis' watch.During a Monday press conference, the governor spoke out against the idea that Americans looking to resume domestic and international travel will need to have a "vaccine passport" that proves inoculation.“We’re not supportive of that. I think it’s something that people have certain freedoms and individual liberties to make decisions...WW…

Breaking NewsThanks to a vigilant operator and several redundancies, officials say the heightened level of sodium hydroxide never caused a public threat.11:38 AM EST February 8, 2021OLDSMAR, Fla. — A hacker gained access to Oldsmar's water treatment plant, bumping the sodium hydroxide in the water to a "dangerous" level, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said.In a press conference Monday, Gualtieri said his deputies, along with the FBI and U.S. Secret Service, are investigating the breach as it is unclear if it came from within the U.S. or from a foreign actor.The incident first...…Breaking NewsThanks to a vigilant operator and several redundancies, officials say the heightened level of sodium hydroxide never caused a public threat.11:38 AM EST February 8, 2021OLDSMAR, Fla. — A hacker gained access to Oldsmar's water treatment plant, bumping the sodium hydroxide in the water to a "dangerous" level, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said.In a press conference Monday, Gualtieri said his deputies, along with the FBI and U.S. Secret Service, are investigating the breach as it is unclear if it came from within the U.S. or from a foreign actor.The incident first...WW…

Breaking NewsThanks to a vigilant operator and several redundancies, officials say the heightened level of sodium hydroxide never caused a public threat.11:38 AM EST February 8, 2021OLDSMAR, Fla. — A hacker gained access to Oldsmar's water treatment plant, bumping the sodium hydroxide in the water to a "dangerous" level, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said.In a press conference Monday, Gualtieri said his deputies, along with the FBI and U.S. Secret Service, are investigating the breach as it is unclear if it came from within the U.S. or from a foreign actor.The incident first...…Breaking NewsThanks to a vigilant operator and several redundancies, officials say the heightened level of sodium hydroxide never caused a public threat.11:38 AM EST February 8, 2021OLDSMAR, Fla. — A hacker gained access to Oldsmar's water treatment plant, bumping the sodium hydroxide in the water to a "dangerous" level, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said.In a press conference Monday, Gualtieri said his deputies, along with the FBI and U.S. Secret Service, are investigating the breach as it is unclear if it came from within the U.S. or from a foreign actor.The incident first...WW…