Florida House passes bill preventing homeless people from sleeping in public
The Florida House on Friday approved a controversial proposal that would prevent homeless people from sleeping in public.
The Florida House on Friday approved a controversial proposal that would prevent homeless people from sleeping in public.
Roof collapses at Port Tampa Bay building after support beam sustains damage
The roof on a warehouse building at Port Tampa Bay collapsed on Friday morning.
The roof on a warehouse building at Port Tampa Bay collapsed on Friday morning.
Florida Senate to take up revised social media bill following objections from DeSantis
The Florida Senate will consider a revised proposal of its bill that would ban social media for minors under 16 after objections from Gov. DeSantis.
The Florida Senate will consider a revised proposal of its bill that would ban social media for minors under 16 after objections from Gov. DeSantis.
Man arrested after shooting at students outside Spoto High School: HCSO
A man was arrested for firing shots at students near Spoto High School in February, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A man was arrested for firing shots at students near Spoto High School in February, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
2 teens shot in Plant City were attempting robbery; accomplice arrested, police say
Two Plant City teenagers who were taken to the hospital with injuries, one of them fatal, were attempting a robbery when they were shot, police said.
Two Plant City teenagers who were taken to the hospital with injuries, one of them fatal, were attempting a robbery when they were shot, police said.
Florida lawmakers look to rev up penalties on street racing with proposed bill
Florida lawmakers are hoping a new proposed bill would discourage street racing and create harsher penalties for both participants and spectators.
Florida lawmakers are hoping a new proposed bill would discourage street racing and create harsher penalties for both participants and spectators.
Auto insurance costs to rise 7% this year after 24% hike in 2023, new report finds
A new report found that auto insurance premiums in Florida are expected to rise again in 2024.
A new report found that auto insurance premiums in Florida are expected to rise again in 2024.
Man accused of killing Tampa nursing student says he made a mistake: 'I heard 3 shots and I started shooting'
A man accused of gunning down a Tampa nursing student while she sat in a car with her sister in December 2021 took the stand in his own defense on Thursday afternoon.
A man accused of gunning down a Tampa nursing student while she sat in a car with her sister in December 2021 took the stand in his own defense on Thursday afternoon.
Plans for new Tampa schools unveiled; school board to decide fate
The Hillsborough County School district gathered on Thursday to unveil plans for two new schools at the site of Stewart Middle Magnet and Just Elementary.
The Hillsborough County School district gathered on Thursday to unveil plans for two new schools at the site of Stewart Middle Magnet and Just Elementary.
Plant City Police investigate homicide after 14-year-old dies from upper body trauma at hospital
A 14-year-old boy is dead and another teen is still in the hospital in an apparent shooting in Plant City.
A 14-year-old boy is dead and another teen is still in the hospital in an apparent shooting in Plant City.
Man charged with 100 counts of child porn accused of recording kids in Lutz library bathroom
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested a man on numerous charges after they say they found child pornography images on his phone while they were investigating reports of children being recorded in a library bathroom and say there may be more victims.
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested a man on numerous charges after they say they found child pornography images on his phone while they were investigating reports of children being recorded in a library bathroom and say there may be more victims.
Chamberlain High School fight: HCPS employee among 6 arrested following fight
Six people, including a Hillsborough County Public Schools employee, and three students, were arrested on Thursday following an altercation at Chamberlain High School.
Six people, including a Hillsborough County Public Schools employee, and three students, were arrested on Thursday following an altercation at Chamberlain High School.
Florida tops list of spring break destinations as DeSantis pledges safety support
New travel booking data from AAA shows Florida is topping the list of spring break destinations this year.
New travel booking data from AAA shows Florida is topping the list of spring break destinations this year.
'Team Tampa' gymnast duo gains national attention for for their stunts, bond
A gymnastics duo from the Tampa Bay area is garnering national attention as videos of the two have gone viral online.
A gymnastics duo from the Tampa Bay area is garnering national attention as videos of the two have gone viral online.
If you were vaccinated for measles in the 1970s and 80s you may not be protected: Doctors
Doctors say the measles shot some people got who were born in the 70s and the 80s actually wore off after about 20 years, putting them at risk.
Doctors say the measles shot some people got who were born in the 70s and the 80s actually wore off after about 20 years, putting them at risk.
New history center highlights Queens through the years at 89th Florida Strawberry Festival
The 89th Florida Strawberry Festival begins Thursday and there will be all of the traditional food and entertainment to enjoy, but there's a new feature this year that highlights the festival's great history.
The 89th Florida Strawberry Festival begins Thursday and there will be all of the traditional food and entertainment to enjoy, but there's a new feature this year that highlights the festival's great history.
FHSAA proposal would allow high school athletes to sign NIL deals, make money while playing sports
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) introduced a proposal on Monday that would allow student-athletes to make money while playing sports.
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) introduced a proposal on Monday that would allow student-athletes to make money while playing sports.
Cold case cracked: Hillsborough deputies identify mystery man found dead in 1985
Deputies say they now know the identity of a man found dead in southern Hillsborough County nearly 40 years ago.
Deputies say they now know the identity of a man found dead in southern Hillsborough County nearly 40 years ago.
Accused drunk driver to remain in jail after Tampa crash that killed hospice nurse
The accused drunk driver who prosecutors said was behind the wheel of a deadly Tampa crash was denied bond during a hearing in court on Wednesday.
The accused drunk driver who prosecutors said was behind the wheel of a deadly Tampa crash was denied bond during a hearing in court on Wednesday.
Inside Plant City’s Wish Farms warehouse during strawberry season
Strawberry season is in full swing in Plant City, and the warehouse and packing facility at Wish Farms is especially busy.
Strawberry season is in full swing in Plant City, and the warehouse and packing facility at Wish Farms is especially busy.



















