What happened to Brian Klecha? Florida investigators need tips to solve Lakeland veteran’s cold case

It's now been six years since Lakeland Air Force veteran and Disney bus driver 35-year-old Brian Klecha vanished. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is hoping this week's anniversary will generate new tips in the cold case.

Florida sees surges in COVID-19, respiratory illnesses through the winter

The amount of COVID-19 cases in Florida doubled compared to the month before, according to recent data from the Florida Department of Health.

Florida conservationists encourage recycling Christmas trees in the water

After it served its purpose in our homes, conservationists here in Florida say there’s a fun way to recycle your Christmas tree and create a home for sea life.

Howard Frankland Bridge project continues to progress, expected to bring major traffic changes

The new Howard Frankland Bridge is a little more than halfway done, and the Florida Department of Transportation's largest in the Tampa Bay area will bring major changes to travel across the bay.

Do's and don'ts of disposing of holiday trash

Presents may be put up, but outside trash bins and recycling containers are overflowing. 

Four killed, including two boys, in I-75 crash near Selmon Expressway in Hillsborough: FHP

Four people, including a 12-year-old and 14-year-old, were killed in a crash on I-75 just north of the Selmon Expressway in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

USF's engineering school adds new flag, representing students from Azerbaijan

The reach of a beloved ritual at the University of South Florida has grown to a new part of the world. For the 152nd time, a nation's flag has been raised in the engineering school to honor a graduating student.

Tampa man makes it his mission to restore old cigar factories in Cigar City

Tampa had 200 cigar factories in the early 1900s, and only a handful still stand today. But for Robert Holsopple, restoring the ones that survived has become a full-time job.

Report: Dominican authorities attempting to locate Rays star Wander Franco

Police in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday raided two homes searching for Rays star Wander Franco but were unable to locate him, according to a new report from local Dominican newspaper Listin Diario.

I-275 expansion project expected to bring relief to Tampa drivers

Drivers on I-275 north of downtown Tampa are very familiar with the backups in the area, but there’s relief on the way with an expansion project from the Florida Department of Transportation.