7 injured in Lakeland train derailment
Seven passengers were injured after an Amtrak train derailed during a crash involving a semi-truck in Lakeland Friday evening, first responders said.
Seven passengers were injured after an Amtrak train derailed during a crash involving a semi-truck in Lakeland Friday evening, first responders said.
Ballet dancer helping students follow dreams
A former Next Generation Ballet dancer is spending his summer helping the next generation
A former Next Generation Ballet dancer is spending his summer helping the next generation
Non-competitive sports for kids
Amazing Athletes helps kids discover new sports without competition. The organization offers kids ages 18 months to 12 years old the opportunity to play 10 different sports.
Amazing Athletes helps kids discover new sports without competition. The organization offers kids ages 18 months to 12 years old the opportunity to play 10 different sports.
FDA approves over-the-counter birth control
The FDA approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill called Opill, which was a prescribed form for decades.
The FDA approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill called Opill, which was a prescribed form for decades.
Home insurance crisis plagues hurricane victims
Florida's home insurance crisis is escalating as more companies shed policies, and Hurricane Ian victims still can't get their homes repaired.
Florida's home insurance crisis is escalating as more companies shed policies, and Hurricane Ian victims still can't get their homes repaired.
Man who planned Pulse-style attack in Tampa sentenced
Prosecutors called Muhammed?Al-Azhari an extremist and a terrorist. They say he planned a Pulse nightclub style massacre in the Tampa Bay area, but federal agents stopped him before he could carry out the attack.
Prosecutors called Muhammed?Al-Azhari an extremist and a terrorist. They say he planned a Pulse nightclub style massacre in the Tampa Bay area, but federal agents stopped him before he could carry out the attack.
Between 30 and 40 animals lost in wildlife center fire
A tragic fire at Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Maderia Beach happened on Thursday morning. The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber plans to help the center recover from the tragedy.
A tragic fire at Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Maderia Beach happened on Thursday morning. The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber plans to help the center recover from the tragedy.
Florida is cracking down on cybercrime
A new task force has been created in Florida to fight illegal online activity.
A new task force has been created in Florida to fight illegal online activity.
Local governments taking over old cemeteries
Neris Reyero's goal is to digitize the records and build a database that descendants can search.
Neris Reyero's goal is to digitize the records and build a database that descendants can search.
Speed enforcement campaign begins in Florida
State troopers and other Bay Area law enforcement officers are on the hunt for speeders and aggressive drivers.
State troopers and other Bay Area law enforcement officers are on the hunt for speeders and aggressive drivers.
DeSantis campaign considering shift: Reports
Former President Donald Trump has a 32-point lead over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
Former President Donald Trump has a 32-point lead over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
Sarasota working to stop the spread of malaria
Sarasota Mosquito Management has been busy trying to stop the spread of malaria, as there have been seven confirmed cases in the county.
Sarasota Mosquito Management has been busy trying to stop the spread of malaria, as there have been seven confirmed cases in the county.
Fight to end homelessness heads to Capitol Hill
Hundreds of advocates from all over the country are coming together for the 2023 National Conference on Ending Homelessness.
Hundreds of advocates from all over the country are coming together for the 2023 National Conference on Ending Homelessness.
Children found living in filth
A couple was arrested on 13 counts of animal cruelty on Wednesday after deputies discovered their home's deplorable living conditions.
A couple was arrested on 13 counts of animal cruelty on Wednesday after deputies discovered their home's deplorable living conditions.
Lightning strike sparks house fire in Spring Hill
A couple that survived a house fire caused by a lightning strike in Hernando County Monday said they were saved by their smoke detectors, which went off in the middle of the night.
A couple that survived a house fire caused by a lightning strike in Hernando County Monday said they were saved by their smoke detectors, which went off in the middle of the night.
New owner, higher rent at mobile home park
If a 23-acre city-owned mobile home park in Fort Meade sells then residents could see their rent double. Right now, they only pay $150 a month.
If a 23-acre city-owned mobile home park in Fort Meade sells then residents could see their rent double. Right now, they only pay $150 a month.
Police called heroes after shooting armed man
Tampa police shot a man who was armed with an AK-47 on Monday. The man had just stabbed the mother of his kids and also fired at officers.
Tampa police shot a man who was armed with an AK-47 on Monday. The man had just stabbed the mother of his kids and also fired at officers.
Crisis Center pushes for better mental health care
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline has been active for a year and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay still needs more help with the influx of calls coming into the center. The center is also pushing for more funding for mental health in the next legislative session.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline has been active for a year and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay still needs more help with the influx of calls coming into the center. The center is also pushing for more funding for mental health in the next legislative session.
Summer Circus Spectacular in Sarasota
Audiences can watch exciting performances at the Historic Asolo Theater until Aug. 12. The shows feature performers from around the world.
Audiences can watch exciting performances at the Historic Asolo Theater until Aug. 12. The shows feature performers from around the world.
Plan Hillsborough surveying about truck routes
Plan Hillsborough wants to find out where community members think money should be spent to improve roads. An online survey will be available until the end of July.
Plan Hillsborough wants to find out where community members think money should be spent to improve roads. An online survey will be available until the end of July.