WTSP-TV (St Petersburg, FL)

WTSP is a CBS-affiliated TV station that broadcasts on virtual and VHF digital channel 10, catering to the Tampa, Florida area, and is licensed in St. Petersburg. The station is part of Tegna, Inc. WTSP's studio is situated on Gandy Boulevard in St. Petersburg, while its transmitter is located in Riverview.

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#66099

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#12916

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22-year-old Sarasota honor student detained by ICE, facing deportation

11 hours ago | wtsp.com | Chris Hurst

VENICE, Fla. — More than 50,000 people are now in immigration detention centers around the country; a number that now includes an honor student from Sarasota County. Maria "Lulu" Martinez was brought from Mexico to Florida as a child and is now facing a new life in her home country. Her family tells 10 Tampa Bay they are worried for her safety if she is sent back.
Gov. DeSantis signs 3 new laws aimed at supporting veterans, families

18 hours ago | wtsp.com | Aaron Parseghian

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed three new bills into law Thursday aimed at strengthening support for military veterans and their families. “On D-Day and every day, Florida honors those who served our country in uniform,” DeSantis said in a statement. “I was proud to support three bills today to further our commitment to veterans.
Tampa WWII veteran recalls trip to Normandy during D-Day anniversary

1 day ago | wtsp.com | Chris Hurst

TAMPA, Fla. — World War II veterans will be back on the beaches of Normandy, France on Friday, marking 81 years since D-Day. On June 6th, 1944, allied forces launched the massive invasion that helped liberate western Europe from Nazi control. The landings remain the largest seaborne invasion in history and are widely regarded as the catalyst for Allied victory. One WWII veteran from Tampa went to Normandy last year and still can't believe how much the French people thanked and admired him.
Citrus County steps up patrols as population growth brings more traffic dangers

1 day ago | wtsp.com | Eric Glasser

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — Once considered a quiet, rural community, Citrus County has seen rapid population growth in recent years — and with it, a sharp increase in traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities. That surge has now prompted local authorities to step up enforcement efforts on area roadways. Partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office has launched an enhanced patrol initiative aimed at curbing dangerous driving behaviors.
Florida lawmakers won't appeal governor's veto of 'Free Kill' bill despite previous support

1 day ago | wtsp.com | Isabella Casapao

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Despite receiving overwhelming support in the Florida Legislature, lawmakers elected Thursday not to override a veto from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to repeal the state's so-called "Free Kill" law. The bipartisan bill would have repealed part of the existing law, which excludes certain people from recovering damages for medical negligence resulting in death.
Who is David Jolly? What we know about the Trump critic running for Florida governor

1 day ago | wtsp.com | Andrea Chu

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — David Jolly, the former Republican Congressman from Pinellas County, is officially running for Florida governor — this time as a Democrat. Jolly, a vocal critic of President Trump, left the GOP in 2018 and identified as an independent before registering as a Democrat in April.
Ex-Republican David Jolly running for Florida governor as Democrat

2 days ago | wtsp.com | Aaron Parseghian

TAMPA, Fla. — Former Republican Congressman David Jolly, now a registered Democrat, is running for governor of Florida in 2026. Jolly officially announced his bid Thursday morning, saying it’s time for change in the Sunshine State. “I believe we're in the midst of a historic affordability crisis that is reducing the access to housing for Floridians across the state, regardless of the community they live in, regardless of their walk of life and regardless of their voter registration.
Beware of roofing scams: Homeowners left in limbo after roofing scandal, company blames internal fraud

2 days ago | wtsp.com | Adaure Achumba

SARASOTA, Fla. — Some local homeowners — including disabled seniors and veterans — say they're still waiting for proper roofing repairs or installations, months after paying thousands of dollars. They allege that FamilyFirst Roofing Group left them with shoddy work — or no roof at all. The case highlights a growing concern: roofing scams targeting hurricane victims. Now, the company at the center of at least a dozen formal complaints claims it was also scammed by its now former staff.
New law inspired by teen’s fentanyl death allows juvenile dealers to face adult charges

2 days ago | wtsp.com | Eric Glasser

TAMPA, Fla. — Just one year after 17-year-old Devin Ramos died of a fentanyl overdose, the state of Florida has passed a new law that could hold juvenile drug dealers accountable for overdose deaths — a legal shift that Hillsborough County officials say was long overdue. Senate Bill 612, signed into law earlier this year and set to take effect July 1, allows prosecutors to charge juveniles with third-degree murder if the drugs they sell result in someone’s death.
Caught on Camera: Road rage incident near Bradenton Riverwalk ends in crash and gunfire

3 days ago | wtsp.com | Adaure Achumba

BRADENTON, Fla. — A heated road rage incident near the Bradenton Riverwalk on Monday afternoon ended with a crash, gunfire and multiple arrests — all allegedly sparked by a missed turn signal, according to Bradenton police. It happened just after 3:20 p.m. near the Riverfront Skate Park, not far from where children were riding skateboards and bikes.