Shark Attacks, Planned Parenthood Scare, Low Blood Supply

Emergency crews descended on Planned Parenthood’s Sarasota clinic Monday morning after eight people were sickened by an 'unknown substance.' Uncapped cleaning chemicals were ultimately blamed for the scare. A criminal investigation isn’t anticipated in what authorities say was likely an accident. Photo courtesy of the Sarasota Police Department.

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Tampa Bay Blood Supply ‘Extremely Low,’ Officials

As the long Memorial Day weekend approaches, OneBlood has put out an urgent call for donors. The Tampa Bay area’s main supplier of blood products, OneBlood says the region’s supply of O Negative and O Positive blood “has reached extremely low levels due to high usage in area hospitals.”

1 Arrest Made In St. Pete Shooting

A dispute at a St. Petersburg nightclub took a violent turn Monday morning when shots were exchanged between two groups of people.

Tampa Bay Workweek Weather: Short Sleeves Needed

Tampa Bay area residents will want to make sure to pull out those summer clothes as the workweek gets under way.

2 Weekend Shark Attacks Reported In Florida

As 90-degree temperatures drive Floridians and visitors to the state’s beaches, the shark bite reports are starting to roll in. Two, in fact, came in over the weekend.

Hurricane Season 2016: Where To Find Local Information

The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially kicks off June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. This is the peak time of year for hazardous storms to develop that may threaten Florida's shores.

Armed ‘Painter’ Robs Brandon Publix

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help identifying a man its deputies say held up a Brandon Boulevard Publix store Monday morning.

Planned Parenthood Scare Caused By Baby Food, Cleaning Chemicals

Uncapped cleaning chemicals and a baby food spill combined to create a scare at Sarasota's Planned Parenthood clinic Monday morning.

‘Click It Or Ticket,’ Law Enforcement Warns

Tampa Bay area residents will want to make extra sure to buckle up before they hit the road. The statewide “Click It or Ticket” campaign has officially kicked off.