Tampa man arrested for shooting motorcyclist in Pinellas Park neighborhood: Police
A Tampa man is facing an attempted murder charge after shooting a motorcyclist in a Pinellas Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
1 dead after Port Richey shooting stemming from altercation
A fight turned deadly early Thursday morning in the US 19 area of Port Richey.
Meet the first babies born in the Tampa Bay area in 2026
As New Year's celebrations were underway, multiple Tampa Bay area families welcomed their babies — some of the first to be born locally in 2026.
Riverview home fire one of multiple caused by fireworks in Hillsborough County
A Riverview home fire caused by fireworks early Thursday morning was one of many fires Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to overnight as residents rang in the new year.
New Year's resolutions? Some choosing to rebrand into goals, intentions for 2026
New Year's Resolutions are being rebranded to be "goals" or "intentions" for 2026.
St. Pete Pier packed with crowds to ring in New Year despite cold temperatures
As the clocks counted down to 2026, crowds gathered at the St. Pete Pier to ring in the New Year.
Bay Area mom credits Pasco County school staff's quick response, AED for saving son's life
December 9 is a day etched into Courtney Jackson's memory forever.
1 killed, 1 injured in Lakeland house fire: PCFR
A deadly house fire is under investigation in Lakeland.
Florida lawmakers target rigged sports betting with new bill
In October, the FBI arrested more than 30 people, including NBA players and coaches, for providing insider information to gamblers.
Family of Hillsborough teen killed in DUI crash starting scholarship for UF medical students in her memory
Lexi Ringo, 16, was in the car with her mother on Friday, December 26, when a pickup truck driven by Dominic Frye, 21, ran a stop sign and T-boned their car.
Naked Florida man accused of robbing meat market only wearing a mask left behind a trail of clothing
A Florida man who tried to only cover up his face is accused of walking into a Florida meat market in the nude and robbing it.
Florida scientists make major advances in medicine, environment and public health
Florida scientists have made significant breakthroughs in multiple fields this year, ranging from medicine to environmental restoration.
Ybor City fills with fans for ReliaQuest Bowl Parade
Football fans flooded Ybor City on Tuesday night during the ReliaQuest Bowl parade, ahead of Wednesday's matchup between Iowa and No. 14 Vanderbilt.
Over 100 firefighters fight blaze at St. Pete storage facility
More than 100 firefighters worked to put out a fire at a St. Petersburg commercial storage facility on Tuesday afternoon.
Pinellas County sends out hundreds of thousands of dollars in first round of hurricane recovery checks
Hurricane Helene’s storm surge tore through the streets as Sherri Evans and her daughter could only watch in horror from her daughter's second-story apartment on Treasure Island.
Florida’s Canadian drug import program stalled after years and millions spent
Florida launched a program to import prescription drugs from Canada to save money for residents and state taxpayers. Prescription drugs in Canada are cheaper due to government price controls.
Hillsborough working with golf course on solutions after assisted living facility inundated with golf balls
A 55+ senior community in southern Hillsborough County being inundated with golf balls isn't the only one.
Sarasota Art Museum exhibition highlights 40-year career of Janet Echelman
In "Radical Softness" at Sarasota Art Museum, visitors are taken through visual artist Janet Echelman's 40-year career.
Bay Area firefighters warn of firework dangers, how to stay safe on New Year's Eve
Firefighters said there are few calls that are more bone chilling than when a child gets severely hurt in a preventable fireworks' accident.
Sarasota County teacher who beat ovarian cancer to race in Boston Marathon
For the last 13 years, Hollie Nelsen has been teaching students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences. She's also a natural athlete and has been coaching the girls' cross-country team.