Retired Green Berets’ story of riding horseback in Afghanistan inspire ‘Horse Soldier’ bourbon brand
They were US soldiers on horseback, battling the Taliban. Now, the Horse Soldiers have built a home – and a bourbon brand – in St. Petersburg.
Disney to cut 7,000 jobs part of company restructuring, CEO Bob Iger announces
The Walt Disney Company will slash 7,000 jobs in an effort to cut costs and will be restructured into three core business segments, CEO Bob Iger revealed Wednesday during the company's first-quarter earnings call.
Florida State Fair returns to the fairgrounds for 12 days of midway rides, fair food, family fun
February marks fair season at the Florida State Fairgrounds and all the fun and excitement returns Feb 9-20.
DeSantis vows to have Disney pay its fair share of taxes: ‘There’s a new sheriff in town’
Governor Ron DeSantis pledged a new day is dawning at Disney.
Tampa rapper arrested for young mother's murder days after being acquitted of recording studio double-murder
Billy Adams walked from Tampa court a free man on Jan. 27. Three days later, police say he shot and killed a pregnant 22-year-old and left her body outside the vehicle where her toddler was sleeping.
Tampa attorney works to raise money for earthquake victims in hometown of Adana, Turkey
A Tampa attorney, whose hometown of Adana, Turkey was devastated by 7.8 magnitude earthquake, is working to raise money for the victims.
‘We regret our mistake’: Animal shelter accidentally euthanizes dog
A North Carolina woman said she took her dog to the shelter to be quarantined after the animal bit someone. But a fatal mistake left her to mourn the loss of her pet.
‘Guardian angel’ who helped Congressman Steube following traumatic fall goes to Washington
Congressman Greg Steube continues to heal in Sarasota County after falling 25 feet off a ladder.
Florida Missing Child Alert issued for Crystal River toddler
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is searching for a 2-year-old who disappeared from Crystal River.
Pigeon dyed pink dies, NYC rescue group says
According to the Wild Bird Fund, the bird died after inhaling the toxic fumes on its feathers.
FHSAA to discuss eliminating Florida high school athlete menstrual history questions
The Florida High School Athletic Association's board of directors scheduled an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss the health forms student-athletes must complete to participate in high school sports. An updated version - without questions about the student's menstrual cycles - will be up for a vote.
Clearwater pauses its tree removal program following residents' outcry
Thousands of trees in Clearwater are spared from the chopping block, at least for now.
New Mexico considering naming a first-in-the-nation 'state aroma,' thanks to fifth-grade class
The kids are pushing for "the aroma of green chile roasting in the fall." What do you think your state's would be?
15-year-old arrested in deadly DeSoto County Fair shooting that killed teen
Arcadia police arrested a teenager in the shooting death of a 17-year-old who was killed at the DeSoto County Fair over the weekend.
Lakeland police investigating after pickup truck crashes into Waller Centre
A pickup truck is sitting halfway through the wall of the Waller Construction and Design Center in Lakeland. Police are investigating what led up to the crash.
'I need time to just play': 6-year-old Georgia boy makes case for 3 days off school
A 6-year-old Georgia boy has made his case to the U.S. government that there should be three days off school per week. Watch the adorable video here.
'Pro-life Spiderman' taken into custody after scaling former Chase tower in Phoenix
23-year-old Maison DesChamps, who calls himself "Pro-Life Spiderman," climbed the 40-story building, which is one of the tallest in the city.
43 year-old man found dead inside St. Pete home
St. Pete police are investigating after a body was found inside a home.
Hernando High student identified as shooting victim; deputies searching for suspect
A 17-year-old girl was shot and killed, and another adult woman was injured during a double shooting in Brooksville late Tuesday.
‘A best friend just like him’: One-eared shelter dog tears ear off his favorite stuffed toy
"Bruno knows there’s nothing wrong with him, and now he has a best friend just like him to prove it."