Florida AG raises alarm on 'check cooking' after Tampa arrest
Crooks are using technology to get a hand on your hard-earned money.
Crooks are using technology to get a hand on your hard-earned money.
Abuse victims at Florida's Dozier Reform School could receive compensation under new legislation
New legislation making its way through the Florida House and Senate would compensate former students at Florida's infamous Dozier Reform School.
New legislation making its way through the Florida House and Senate would compensate former students at Florida's infamous Dozier Reform School.
Parents of children with autism push for cameras in classrooms after teacher arrested for punching student
Parents of children who are non-verbal worry their kids wouldn't be able to tell them what's happening at school if something were wrong. It's why there's an effort to get cameras in the classroom.
Parents of children who are non-verbal worry their kids wouldn't be able to tell them what's happening at school if something were wrong. It's why there's an effort to get cameras in the classroom.
Career criminal accused of going to McDonald's drive-thru with kidnap victim
Joshua Grimes is a career criminal who’s been in and out of prison, but his latest crime nearly turned deadly, according to prosecutors.
Joshua Grimes is a career criminal who’s been in and out of prison, but his latest crime nearly turned deadly, according to prosecutors.
Florida's gambling addiction hotline sees massive increase in calls after state allowed online gambling
Calls to the Florida's gambling addiction hotline have more than doubled since the state began allowing online gambling in late 2023, according to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling.
Calls to the Florida's gambling addiction hotline have more than doubled since the state began allowing online gambling in late 2023, according to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling.
Bay Area family-owned food truck serves mini donuts
Michael and Jennifer Bendorf are the owners of Mini Mouthful Donuts.
Michael and Jennifer Bendorf are the owners of Mini Mouthful Donuts.
2 dead in crash near Busch Gardens: TPD
Two people were killed in a crash late Monday night in Tampa, according to police.
Two people were killed in a crash late Monday night in Tampa, according to police.
Hillsborough County teacher arrested for punching student with autism: HCSO
A Hillsborough County teacher was arrested after detectives say he punched a 9-year-old student with autism.
A Hillsborough County teacher was arrested after detectives say he punched a 9-year-old student with autism.
FDA approves new drug to treat severe allergies
A new drug approval from the FDA could be some much-needed allergy relief, but the price tag could make it difficult for uninsured patients to access.
A new drug approval from the FDA could be some much-needed allergy relief, but the price tag could make it difficult for uninsured patients to access.
My Safe Florida Program to prioritize age, income limitations
Florida's legislators are once again poised to approve additional funding for the state’s popular My Safe Florida Home program but with key changes aimed at prioritizing applicants most in need of financial assistance.
Florida's legislators are once again poised to approve additional funding for the state’s popular My Safe Florida Home program but with key changes aimed at prioritizing applicants most in need of financial assistance.
Blind veteran overcomes all odds through music therapy
An Iraq war veteran was wounded in the line of duty but now uses music as a source of therapy and way to turn his pain into purpose.
An Iraq war veteran was wounded in the line of duty but now uses music as a source of therapy and way to turn his pain into purpose.
Tampa woman illegally adopted during Chile's dictatorship reunited with biological family
Romina Cortés couldn’t pronounce her sister’s last name. She didn’t know what she smells like, what her favorite food is, or what she likes to do in her free time.
Romina Cortés couldn’t pronounce her sister’s last name. She didn’t know what she smells like, what her favorite food is, or what she likes to do in her free time.
Tampa gets new fire trucks; mayor, union disagree on Channelside fire station
If you call 911 in the city of Tampa, first responders now have a fleet of new emergency vehicles to bring to your aid, but the firefighters union says the city still needs to hire at least 49 firefighters, and it wants a new fire station built to cover the fast-growing Channelside and Water Street area.
If you call 911 in the city of Tampa, first responders now have a fleet of new emergency vehicles to bring to your aid, but the firefighters union says the city still needs to hire at least 49 firefighters, and it wants a new fire station built to cover the fast-growing Channelside and Water Street area.
Hillsborough County man arrested on 100 counts of child pornography charges: Deputies
A Hillsborough County man was arrested on 100 counts of child pornography last week, according to deputies.
A Hillsborough County man was arrested on 100 counts of child pornography last week, according to deputies.
Hit-and-run driver who killed bicyclist blamed it on her drug addiction
Amber Zipperer's drug addiction has led to 11 felony convictions, and it was on full display during her recent trial in the death of a bicyclist.
Amber Zipperer's drug addiction has led to 11 felony convictions, and it was on full display during her recent trial in the death of a bicyclist.
Spring training in full swing across Florida
Warmer weather, beaches, and baseball: it’s no wonder thousands flock to Florida this time of year for spring training.
Warmer weather, beaches, and baseball: it’s no wonder thousands flock to Florida this time of year for spring training.
Celebrating the strawberry: Parkesdale Farm Market strawberry shortcake
For generations, Parkesdale has been a strawberry staple in Plant City.
For generations, Parkesdale has been a strawberry staple in Plant City.
Florida voters must be registered with party to vote in March primary
Tuesday is the last day that people can register to vote, or change their party affiliations ahead of the March primary.
Tuesday is the last day that people can register to vote, or change their party affiliations ahead of the March primary.
Florida State Fair adjusts to rainy weather, had record-breaking attendance in 2024
The second to the last day of the Florida State Fair had a late start on Sunday due to rainy weather. Because the gates didn't open until 3 p.m. and all rides were closed, organizers discounted tickets to just $3.
The second to the last day of the Florida State Fair had a late start on Sunday due to rainy weather. Because the gates didn't open until 3 p.m. and all rides were closed, organizers discounted tickets to just $3.
Sea lion show at Florida State Fair educates and entertains
Visiting one show at the Florida State Fair helps in the conservation effort and rescue of some very special aquatic creatures.
Visiting one show at the Florida State Fair helps in the conservation effort and rescue of some very special aquatic creatures.



















