Daring Rescue, Orangutan Egg Hunt, DUI Checkpoint

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Tampa Bay Storm Chances Rise As Easter Weekend Nears

Tampa Bay area residents who have been enjoying the sunshine and cooler temperatures over the past few days will have to say goodbye to both as the weekend nears.

Daring Flaming Car Rescue Caught On Dash Cam Video

A Wednesday morning crash in Indian River County could have had a much different outcome had it not been for two deputies who braved burns to rescue a woman trapped inside a flaming car.

Tampa Bay’s Population Booming: Census Bureau

The Tampa Bay area is home to several of the country’s fastest-growing counties and some of the Sunshine State’s most populous areas, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Watch Orangutans Hunt For Eggs Friday

Tampa Bay area residents looking for a unique way to get into the spirit of spring might want to head to Lowry Park Zoo on Friday. The zoo has announced its annual Bornean Orangutan Egg Hunt is set for 9:45 a.m., March 25.

81-Year-Old Charged In Child Porn Case

An 81-year-old St. Petersburg Beach man faces 10 counts of possession of child pornography after Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies say they found graphic images on his computer.

Good Friday 2016 Lee Roy Selmon Expressway Hours

Tampa Bay area motorists who use the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway to get around will find the Reversible Express Lanes running on their normal schedule on Friday, March 25.

Gerber Baby Food Recall Includes Florida

Gerber, the popular baby food-maker, announced a voluntary recall Thursday for four batches of its "Organic 2nd Foods" pouches because of a packaging defect that could cause the product to spoil and possibly sicken babies who eat it. The recall includes products shipped to stores in Florida.

Pasco Sheriff Announces DUI Checkpoint

Pasco County motorists with big weekend plans may want to think ahead about designating a driver. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with other law enforcement agencies to conduct a DUI checkpoint on Friday, March 25 from 10 p.m. until midnight.

Photo courtesy of Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo