TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — Not long ago, dashboard cameras were considered a niche tool, mostly used by truckers, law enforcement, or car enthusiasts who wanted to relive their scenic drives. But in Florida, dash cams are fast becoming a quiet necessity for everyday drivers. From documenting collisions to deterring theft and handling disputes with insurance […]
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WATCH: New Largo police officer jumps, squeals at gator capture
A new officer with the Largo Police Department experienced his first run-in with an alligator, and it was all caught on camera.
US Justice Department says Trump can cancel national monuments that protect landscapes
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Lawyers for President Donald Trump’s administration say he has the authority to abolish national monuments meant to protect historical and archaeological sites across broad landscapes, including two in California created by his predecessor at the request of Native American tribes. A Justice Department legal opinion released Tuesday disavowed a 1938 determination […]
9-foot gator was fed animals at Florida home where dog fighting was taking place: JSO
What started as a drug investigation in Jacksonville earlier this year ended with a Florida man facing more than a dozen animal abuse charges.
‘Alligator Alley’ reopens at Polk County reserve
Circle B Bar Reserve’s Alligator Alley trail reopened Wednesday after being closed due to significant damage sustained during Hurricane Milton.
Curious Florida gator checks out deputy vehicle
Charlotte County deputies got one of their vehicles checked out by an alligator on Thursday, as he made sure the tread on their tires was road-ready.
WATCH: Sneaky alligator caught hiding underneath Publix shopping carts
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Yellow caution tape surrounded the front of a Publix store last week after a sneaky little alligator was caught hiding out underneath a corral of shopping carts. Lisa Royal said she had stopped at the Publix on 575 Old Trolley Road in Summerville, South Carolina, on June 26 when she spotted […]
Enjoy nature and views of the St. Pete skyline at this gem
Boyd Hill Nature preserve is a gem located about a ten-minute drive southwest of Downtown St. Pete.
‘Sandlot’ actor arrested after bashing Jeep with 35-pound dumbbell: report
Guiry, 43, was charged with third-degree assault and battery and malicious injury to personal property. He was booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center on June 2 and released the next day on a $1,000 bond.
‘Sandlot’ actor arrested after bashing Jeep with 35-pound dumbbell: report
Guiry, 43, was charged with third-degree assault and battery and malicious injury to personal property. He was booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center on June 2 and released the next day on a $1,000 bond.