‘I’ve never been so happy to be home on American soil’: Tampa man returns home after being stuck in Russia
A Tampa man is finally home after being stuck in Moscow earlier this week.
A Tampa man is finally home after being stuck in Moscow earlier this week.
Reptile breeders fear FWC permits, regulations could run them out of business
Reptile breeders went before FWC commissioners on Thursday pleading their case about how permitting and regulations created a year ago are impacting business.
Reptile breeders went before FWC commissioners on Thursday pleading their case about how permitting and regulations created a year ago are impacting business.
Students across Tampa Bay walk out in protest of 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Hundreds of high school students from at least three high schools across Tampa Bay held walkouts to show their opposition to Florida’s so-called "Don’t Say Gay" bill that is poised to end up on the governor’s desk for a signature and to be made law.
Hundreds of high school students from at least three high schools across Tampa Bay held walkouts to show their opposition to Florida’s so-called "Don’t Say Gay" bill that is poised to end up on the governor’s desk for a signature and to be made law.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer wants to prevent victim’s parents from testifying
Howell Trae Donaldson’s defense team is mounting a legal fight that aims to limit what the jury gets to see and who they hear from during his murder trial.
Howell Trae Donaldson’s defense team is mounting a legal fight that aims to limit what the jury gets to see and who they hear from during his murder trial.
Golf app connects players at every level with caddies to improve game
Caddies have been around for more than 400 years, and though they’ve gone away, their benefits have not and now an app is connecting golfers with caddies once again.
Caddies have been around for more than 400 years, and though they’ve gone away, their benefits have not and now an app is connecting golfers with caddies once again.
2022 Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off to celebrate the berry and its farmers
The Florida Strawberry Festival starts today, kicking off 11 days of rides, fair food, and concerts!
The Florida Strawberry Festival starts today, kicking off 11 days of rides, fair food, and concerts!
"I see my brother gasping': Halloween morning murder trial begins with testimony from victim's sister
Germina Peck wiped away tears as she remembered being startled awake Halloween morning in 2019.
Germina Peck wiped away tears as she remembered being startled awake Halloween morning in 2019.
Florida Strawberry Festival returns
The Florida Strawberry Festival returns to Plant City Thursday and runs through March 13 with all the same excitement along with new entertainment and food options.
The Florida Strawberry Festival returns to Plant City Thursday and runs through March 13 with all the same excitement along with new entertainment and food options.
‘It was my worst fear’: Wheelchair-bound woman reunites with firefighters who saved her life
A wheelchair-bound woman who became trapped inside her house when it caught fire last October personally thanked the firefighters who saved her life.
A wheelchair-bound woman who became trapped inside her house when it caught fire last October personally thanked the firefighters who saved her life.
Tampa newlyweds -- one from Ukraine, other from Russia -- urge US to speak out against war
Newlyweds Ivan Cherniavskyi, from Kyiv, and Uliana Tretyakova, from Moscow, say everyday citizens in both countries need to see western support.
Newlyweds Ivan Cherniavskyi, from Kyiv, and Uliana Tretyakova, from Moscow, say everyday citizens in both countries need to see western support.
Fascination with Wordle explained by survival instincts, doctor explains
Problem-solving and curiosity are hardwired in our brains. These instincts have helped humans survive and thrive. But it's those same instincts that launch online puzzle games like Wordle into international popularity, Dr. Karl Kasischke explains.
Problem-solving and curiosity are hardwired in our brains. These instincts have helped humans survive and thrive. But it's those same instincts that launch online puzzle games like Wordle into international popularity, Dr. Karl Kasischke explains.
Gov. DeSantis tells masked students at Tampa press conference, ‘Please take those off’
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
Missing Hillsborough County siblings safely located
Two siblings reported missing on Wednesday have been safely located. No additional details were provided.
Two siblings reported missing on Wednesday have been safely located. No additional details were provided.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces cybersecurity initiative at USF to bring more jobs to the field
Gov. DeSantis announced a $20-million program aimed at creating more opportunities in cybersecurity through USF.
Gov. DeSantis announced a $20-million program aimed at creating more opportunities in cybersecurity through USF.
FHP: Tampa man dies after losing control of vehicle, drives off Selmon Expressway
A 30-year-old man was driving on the wrong side of the road along on Selmon Expressway when he lost control of his vehicle, traveled over a concrete barrier, and landed in the intersection below, according to troopers.
A 30-year-old man was driving on the wrong side of the road along on Selmon Expressway when he lost control of his vehicle, traveled over a concrete barrier, and landed in the intersection below, according to troopers.
Pinellas County adds new beach trolley service during spring break
Tampa Bay is preparing for spring break crowds, with businesses hiring more staff and Pinellas County adding a new trolley service to the beach.
Tampa Bay is preparing for spring break crowds, with businesses hiring more staff and Pinellas County adding a new trolley service to the beach.
Inflation higher than national average across Tampa Bay, crushing businesses and customers
Skyrocketing inflation is challenging small businesses across Tampa Bay to find ways to maintain their bottom lines, while also keeping costs down for customers.
Skyrocketing inflation is challenging small businesses across Tampa Bay to find ways to maintain their bottom lines, while also keeping costs down for customers.
Tampa man accused of revenge porn, sex with a minor, pleads guilty to lesser charges
A Tampa man charged with extortion, revenge porn, sexual battery of a minor, and sexual battery of an animal pleaded guilty after years of legal wrangling, but he surprised the court Tuesday by thanking the judge.
A Tampa man charged with extortion, revenge porn, sexual battery of a minor, and sexual battery of an animal pleaded guilty after years of legal wrangling, but he surprised the court Tuesday by thanking the judge.
FHSAA changes football classifications, but did they fix the problem?
The FHSAA has scraped its eight football classes in exchange for a new 10-division classification based on the population of the city instead of the number of students in a school. One coach says its going to widen the divide between well-funded private schools and public school teams.
The FHSAA has scraped its eight football classes in exchange for a new 10-division classification based on the population of the city instead of the number of students in a school. One coach says its going to widen the divide between well-funded private schools and public school teams.
Reputable organizations providing support on the ground in Ukraine
We may not be able to book a flight to Ukraine, but many in the US want to know how to support those on ground fighting for their country. UNICEF, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the International Rescue Committee may be good places to start.
We may not be able to book a flight to Ukraine, but many in the US want to know how to support those on ground fighting for their country. UNICEF, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the International Rescue Committee may be good places to start.


















