St. Petersburg baseball league builds new generation of Rays fans amid World Series excitement
Youth baseball players at Northwest Youth Baseball and Softball in St. Petersburg are building a new generation of Tampa Bay Rays fans while preparing for their own league games.
Youth baseball players at Northwest Youth Baseball and Softball in St. Petersburg are building a new generation of Tampa Bay Rays fans while preparing for their own league games.
Polk County passenger rail study: Leaders evaluate station options
Local transportation leaders are taking steps to expand high-speed train service west toward Tampa by launching a new station location study in Polk County.
Local transportation leaders are taking steps to expand high-speed train service west toward Tampa by launching a new station location study in Polk County.
Florida cop finds dead man during welfare check, allegedly tried to take over his home, officials say
Years after a Florida police officer responded to a welfare check and found a man dead in his home, that same police officer has been arrested, accused of taking the man's identity and attempting to conduct repairs and take ownership of the man's home and property, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
Years after a Florida police officer responded to a welfare check and found a man dead in his home, that same police officer has been arrested, accused of taking the man's identity and attempting to conduct repairs and take ownership of the man's home and property, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
Sarasota's The Bay gets $400K grant to build storm-resilient shoreline
A $400,000 grant is helping transform the Sarasota bayfront with a resilient, living shoreline designed to soften the blow of future storms and clean runoff before it reaches the bay.
A $400,000 grant is helping transform the Sarasota bayfront with a resilient, living shoreline designed to soften the blow of future storms and clean runoff before it reaches the bay.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers: World Series matchup divides Davenport newlyweds
A newly married Davenport couple is putting their fresh wedding vows to the test after learning their opposing baseball teams will face off in the World Series.
A newly married Davenport couple is putting their fresh wedding vows to the test after learning their opposing baseball teams will face off in the World Series.
Selmon Expressway expansion: Two-year road closure begins in Tampa
A two-year road closure has begun in downtown Tampa, as construction crews work to expand the Selmon Expressway.
A two-year road closure has begun in downtown Tampa, as construction crews work to expand the Selmon Expressway.
Secret sex video rocks University of North Carolina at Charlotte fraternity, 1 arrested: Police
A 19-year-old man was arrested after allegedly recording a sexually explicit video of a University of North Carolina at Charlotte student without her consent and sharing it.
A 19-year-old man was arrested after allegedly recording a sexually explicit video of a University of North Carolina at Charlotte student without her consent and sharing it.
Subtropical Storm Josephine forms off East Coast before heading out to sea
Subtropical Storm Josephine has formed off the east coast of the United States with the storm as the system prepares to move northeast and away from the United States.
Subtropical Storm Josephine has formed off the east coast of the United States with the storm as the system prepares to move northeast and away from the United States.
Vance blasts GOP pushback to Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's estranged mother during Ohio stop
Vice President JD Vance criticized some of his fellow Republicans Wednesday, saying he is "disgusted" by their pushback against an ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton.
Vice President JD Vance criticized some of his fellow Republicans Wednesday, saying he is "disgusted" by their pushback against an ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton.
Chiricahua National Monument becomes America’s newest national park
Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona was officially redesignated as Chiricahua National Park.
Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona was officially redesignated as Chiricahua National Park.
2026 midterm elections: 21 key House races to follow
Voters across the country will decide which party controls the House as a handful of closely watched races shape the 2026 midterm elections.
Voters across the country will decide which party controls the House as a handful of closely watched races shape the 2026 midterm elections.
Hillsborough County considers restrictions on potent kratom compound
Hillsborough County commissioners are taking the first step toward potentially restricting a potent chemical compound found in some products marketed as kratom supplements.
Hillsborough County commissioners are taking the first step toward potentially restricting a potent chemical compound found in some products marketed as kratom supplements.
Texas’ 2026 Senate race: What to know about Ken Paxton vs James Talarico
The race for the U.S. Senate in Texas, which has become one of the most expensive nonpresidential races in history, could end with a Democrat taking a seat that has long been considered a Texas stronghold, polls suggest.
The race for the U.S. Senate in Texas, which has become one of the most expensive nonpresidential races in history, could end with a Democrat taking a seat that has long been considered a Texas stronghold, polls suggest.
Governor spares death-row inmate after raising doubts about evidence
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey granted executive clemency to a death row inmate, commuting his sentence to life in prison after officials raised concerns about the validity of his conviction.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey granted executive clemency to a death row inmate, commuting his sentence to life in prison after officials raised concerns about the validity of his conviction.
Man accused of attacking woman, killing dog with machete
A Louisiana man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a woman with a machete and attacked her dog during a domestic disturbance.
A Louisiana man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a woman with a machete and attacked her dog during a domestic disturbance.
Land O'Lakes worksite shooting leaves 1 injured, 2 in custody
Two men are in custody after a Land O'Lakes worksite shooting that left another man injured Wednesday afternoon, deputies said.
Two men are in custody after a Land O'Lakes worksite shooting that left another man injured Wednesday afternoon, deputies said.
Pinellas County school bus crash: 7 students hurt in Clearwater
A school bus carrying 50 students and staff crashed into a pole Wednesday while exiting a parking lot in Clearwater, according to officials.
A school bus carrying 50 students and staff crashed into a pole Wednesday while exiting a parking lot in Clearwater, according to officials.
Bizarre doorbell video shows random person eating banana through Joe Biden mask
Bizarre doorbell camera video in Texas captured a random person approaching a home only to eat a banana in a Joe Biden mask and then walk away.
Bizarre doorbell camera video in Texas captured a random person approaching a home only to eat a banana in a Joe Biden mask and then walk away.
Beloved Clearwater Marine Aquarium opossum Benjamin dies during procedure
A Virginia opossum named Benjamin, who was brought to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium after a dog attack in 2024, has passed away.
A Virginia opossum named Benjamin, who was brought to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium after a dog attack in 2024, has passed away.
Alaska's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Mary Peltola vs Dan Sullivan
Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.
Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.