Church of Scientology withdraws request to buy Clearwater street

The Church of Scientology has pulled its application to buy a street in downtown Clearwater, Mayor Bruce Rector confirmed to FOX 13 hours ahead of a planned vote on Thursday.

Tampa police incorporate virtual reality into de-escalation training

This year, the Tampa Police Department is incorporating new, virtual reality technology into its de-escalation training for the first time. 

Disney Abu Dhabi announced as company's first Middle East theme park destination

The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to build a new Disneyland theme park resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, marking Disney’s seventh resort and its first in the Middle East.

Video: Tampa police save toddler choking on tomato

Tampa police are sharing body camera video showing the moment officers saved a choking child.

USF researchers see record-high amounts of Sargassum seaweed expected to wash ashore Florida's east coast

It's smelly. It bogs down our beaches with seaweed and it could impact your health. USF researchers said Floridians should see a lot more sargassum at the beach, especially on the east coast. 

Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes

President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.

USF approves updated football stadium plan. Here's the timeline for construction

The University of South Florida's Board of Trustees has signed off on an updated plan for the school's on-campus football stadium, with upgrades to the facility's design leading to increased costs.

Amazon’s Project Kuiper launches first full batch of satellites from Florida

Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched its first full batch of satellites from Florida using a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The rokcet lifted off just after 7 p.m., from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.

Florida announces longest Gulf red snapper recreational season in state history

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the 2025 Gulf red snapper recreational fishing season will be the longest in the state’s history, spanning 126 days between summer and fall, during a news conference in Destin Monday.