A 7-year-old boy is in critical condition at the hospital after he was hit by an SUV in Clearwater Tuesday night. Emergency crews responded to a call at an apartment complex in the 2200 block of Nursery Road a little after 7:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers on scene were told…
A driverless bus for tourist pickups on Clearwater Beach is in the planning for testing on Mandalay Avenue, according to the city. The City Council agreed during a recent work session to write a letter of support for the demonstration of a 12-passenger, self-driving vehicle along Mandalay. The letter will…
A 22-year-old man has been charged in a hit-and-run Tuesday morning that left a pedestrian critically injured. The man was booked into the Pinellas County jail and charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury and careless driving. Police said the 59-year-old woman was crossing Drew…
Many Americans look forward to Thanksgiving every year as it truly is one of the happiest days of the year. While endless families throughout the United States are enjoying the day with their family, eating turkey, and getting ready for the rest of the holidays, others are battling with dangerous…
A 53-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash with a truck early Monday morning. It happened around 7 a.m. on Walt Williams Road and Walt William Loop. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 2014 Ford F-150 was traveling south on Walt Williams Road. At the same time, the 53-year-old biker…
There were more than 1,400 wrong way crashes in FL in 2015, resulting in 1,454 injuries & 96 fatalities, according to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Wrong way driving collisions occur when a vehicle has failed to observe a posted traffic sign or pavement marking and proceeds in…
The Fourth of July is the perfect time to enjoy food, fun, and maybe a few drinks with family and friends. Whether you’re attending a fireworks show or hitting the bars, Tampa is the perfect place to celebrate America’s Birthday. The sad truth is that Independance Day is one of…
A man on a scooter was killed early Tuesday by a car that had run a red light in Clearwater. According to Clearwater Police, the crash occurred at 1:45 a.m. at the intersection of Belcher Road and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. Police believe the 55-year-old Palm Harbor man was on a scooter…
A Ruskin woman has been charged with driving under the influence after deputies believe she caused a crash going the wrong-way with a toddler in her vehicle. On Monday night, two Hillsborough County deputies were traveling northbound in the inside lane of 50th Street South in the area of Habersham…
Two motorcyclists, a driver and passenger were injured in a crash in Clearwater Thursday night. Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue were called to Belcher Road and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard just after 9 p.m. to assist with the accident involving a car and two motorcycles. Both motorcyclists went to Bayfront…