Author writes about carnivorous plants
Kenny Coogan is the author of "Florida's Carnivorous Plants". There's over 30 species of carnivorous plants native to Florida according to the author.
Kenny Coogan is the author of "Florida's Carnivorous Plants". There's over 30 species of carnivorous plants native to Florida according to the author.
Teen who avoided charges in friend's death in trouble again
A Tampa teenager who avoided criminal charges in the death of a classmate is back in legal hot water. In 2021, Christopher Bevan faced manslaughter charges in the shooting death of 15-year-old Bradley Hulett.
A Tampa teenager who avoided criminal charges in the death of a classmate is back in legal hot water. In 2021, Christopher Bevan faced manslaughter charges in the shooting death of 15-year-old Bradley Hulett.
Sheriff's office shuts down Manatee game rooms
Several game rooms in Manatee County are dark after the sheriff's office shut them down. Detectives targeted 53 game rooms over the past couple of months.
Several game rooms in Manatee County are dark after the sheriff's office shut them down. Detectives targeted 53 game rooms over the past couple of months.
Crews fill Seffner sinkhole
The sinkhole has opened three times and the first time a man was swallowed in his sleep. Crews hope that this will be their last time filling the hole.
The sinkhole has opened three times and the first time a man was swallowed in his sleep. Crews hope that this will be their last time filling the hole.
Hospice team helps dying man marry his wife
28-year-old Chris Lynch was able to marry the love of his life thanks to the AccentCare team. Caregivers tried to made Lynch's dying wish a reality.
28-year-old Chris Lynch was able to marry the love of his life thanks to the AccentCare team. Caregivers tried to made Lynch's dying wish a reality.
SRQ launches hidden disabilities program
The Sarasota-Bradenton Airport is providing people with hidden disabilities with a sunflower lanyard, pin, or bracelet to indicate that they may need a little extra assistance or patience.
The Sarasota-Bradenton Airport is providing people with hidden disabilities with a sunflower lanyard, pin, or bracelet to indicate that they may need a little extra assistance or patience.
Impact of SAG-AFTRA actor strike in Tampa Bay
Local conventions like Tampa Bay Comic Convention and METROCON could be impacted by strikes. However, organizers at METROCON say that guests should still be able to meet actors even with Hollywood on hold.
Local conventions like Tampa Bay Comic Convention and METROCON could be impacted by strikes. However, organizers at METROCON say that guests should still be able to meet actors even with Hollywood on hold.
Florida posts worst citrus season in nearly a century
Numbers released Wednesday confirmed that Florida?s 2022-2023 citrus season was the worst in nearly a century, as growers tried to recover from an early-season hurricane that exacerbated industry struggles.
Numbers released Wednesday confirmed that Florida?s 2022-2023 citrus season was the worst in nearly a century, as growers tried to recover from an early-season hurricane that exacerbated industry struggles.
Crews to begin refilling deadly sinkhole
On Monday, Hillsborough County crews will begin refilling a sinkhole that has reopened twice after swallowing a man in 2013
On Monday, Hillsborough County crews will begin refilling a sinkhole that has reopened twice after swallowing a man in 2013
Powerball jackpot rises to $900 million
The odds of winning might be one in 292.2 million, but people are still hopeful that they'll win the $465.1 million cash payout on Monday night. Winning both the Powerball and the Mega Millions jackpots would be more than $1.5 billion.
The odds of winning might be one in 292.2 million, but people are still hopeful that they'll win the $465.1 million cash payout on Monday night. Winning both the Powerball and the Mega Millions jackpots would be more than $1.5 billion.
Drug for protecting babies against RSV approved
U.S. officials approved the first long-acting drug to protect babies and toddlers against RSV. The respiratory virus is a cold-like nuisance for most healthy people, but it can be life-threatening for kids.
U.S. officials approved the first long-acting drug to protect babies and toddlers against RSV. The respiratory virus is a cold-like nuisance for most healthy people, but it can be life-threatening for kids.
TPD releases dramatic video of shootout
Investigators released video that shows the chase between Tampa police and an armed suspect before a crash and shootout on North Florida Avenue.
Investigators released video that shows the chase between Tampa police and an armed suspect before a crash and shootout on North Florida Avenue.
State troopers involved in crash on I-75
A crash involving two Florida Highway Patrol vehicles is causing major delays on I-75 near Fletcher Avenue in Hillsborough County.
A crash involving two Florida Highway Patrol vehicles is causing major delays on I-75 near Fletcher Avenue in Hillsborough County.
FWC to set new fishing rules for Skyway Pier
After months of meetings over rules for anglers at the Skyway Fishing Pier to help protect pelicans, the FWC is expected to finalize the rules on Wednesday.
After months of meetings over rules for anglers at the Skyway Fishing Pier to help protect pelicans, the FWC is expected to finalize the rules on Wednesday.
Tampa reveals plan to improve its street grid
The City of Tampa has released its wish list to improve its city grid and road safety
The City of Tampa has released its wish list to improve its city grid and road safety
Hearing aids may reduce risk of dementia
A study based at Johns Hopkins that included USF researchers, found that hearing aids may slow cognitive decline. Audiologists say that people should start getting their hearing checked at 55 years old.
A study based at Johns Hopkins that included USF researchers, found that hearing aids may slow cognitive decline. Audiologists say that people should start getting their hearing checked at 55 years old.
Woman finds brother?s grave nearly 60 years later
With the help of caring staff at City Hall in Haines City, Veronica Bermudes found her little brother?s grave. When Ricardo Dimas passed away in 1973 he was only 2-year-old and his grave marker and records had been lost.
With the help of caring staff at City Hall in Haines City, Veronica Bermudes found her little brother?s grave. When Ricardo Dimas passed away in 1973 he was only 2-year-old and his grave marker and records had been lost.
Puppies abandoned at construction site
Eight puppies and their sick mother that were found inside a rusty metal crate at a Tampa construction site are recovering at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Eight puppies and their sick mother that were found inside a rusty metal crate at a Tampa construction site are recovering at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Heat wave causing problems below water
According to Mote Marine scientists, ocean water off the coast is reaching temperatures in the 90s. When water gets too hot, corals could starve and die.
According to Mote Marine scientists, ocean water off the coast is reaching temperatures in the 90s. When water gets too hot, corals could starve and die.
Four injured by turbulence on flight to PIE
Four people were injured onboard an Allegiant flight that landed at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport after it experienced severe turbulence Wednesday afternoon.
Four people were injured onboard an Allegiant flight that landed at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport after it experienced severe turbulence Wednesday afternoon.