Locals, businesses and pirates ready for return of Gasparilla parade
The pirates are restless after a year off due to the pandemic, but Gasparilla is back this weekend. Locals and businesses are prepared to take on the chilly day.
The pirates are restless after a year off due to the pandemic, but Gasparilla is back this weekend. Locals and businesses are prepared to take on the chilly day.
Strawberry shortcake one step closer to becoming Florida's official state dessert
The strawberry shortcake could soon become the official dessert of Florida. The Florida Senate unanimously approved a bill to make it a reality.
The strawberry shortcake could soon become the official dessert of Florida. The Florida Senate unanimously approved a bill to make it a reality.
Tampa driver dies after changing lanes on I-4, colliding with vehicle, troopers say
Florida troopers say a three-car collision occurred after a driver switched lanes early Friday morning.
Florida troopers say a three-car collision occurred after a driver switched lanes early Friday morning.
MacDonald Training Center to recycle, resell thousands of pounds of Gasparilla beads
The MacDonald Training Center, which employs people with varying abilities, hopes to recycle thousands of pounds of beads left behind by pirates on Gasparilla.
The MacDonald Training Center, which employs people with varying abilities, hopes to recycle thousands of pounds of beads left behind by pirates on Gasparilla.
Hillsborough elementary school principal Baker Acted after arrest for soliciting a minor, deputies say
HCSO says the principal of Warren Hope Dawson Elementary sent sexually explicit texts to a detective who was pretending to be a 15-year-old boy online.
HCSO says the principal of Warren Hope Dawson Elementary sent sexually explicit texts to a detective who was pretending to be a 15-year-old boy online.
Tests may not detect omicron's new 'stealth variant,' doctors warn
Public health experts around the world are closely monitoring a sub-variant of omicron they're referring to as “stealth omicron” because it may be harder to detect with currently-available tests.
Public health experts around the world are closely monitoring a sub-variant of omicron they're referring to as “stealth omicron” because it may be harder to detect with currently-available tests.
Two men arrested for allegedly helping Brandon mall shooting suspect avoid arrest
Deputies say a 19-year-old Red Robin employee gave Jaycob Riley a change of clothes, cut his hair, and gave him a place to stay -- and a 31-year-old on work release at an Orlando prison called his girlfriend and asked her to drive Riley out of Hillsborough County. Both have been arrested.
Deputies say a 19-year-old Red Robin employee gave Jaycob Riley a change of clothes, cut his hair, and gave him a place to stay -- and a 31-year-old on work release at an Orlando prison called his girlfriend and asked her to drive Riley out of Hillsborough County. Both have been arrested.
School zone speeders could be mailed $158 ticket under proposed Florida law
Speed detection cameras could soon replace patrol officers in Florida school zones. Drivers caught speeding within 1,000 feet of a school would be mailed a $158 fine, under a proposed law.
Speed detection cameras could soon replace patrol officers in Florida school zones. Drivers caught speeding within 1,000 feet of a school would be mailed a $158 fine, under a proposed law.
Bay Area company creates custom-fit lenses for name-brand sunglasses
Fuse Lenses creates custom-cut lenses for name-brand sunglasses that can’t be replaced by the manufacturer.
Fuse Lenses creates custom-cut lenses for name-brand sunglasses that can’t be replaced by the manufacturer.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer wants death penalty off the table
Accused serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson was present for his virtual court hearing Thursday but it’s his legal team that is gearing up for a legal battle.
Accused serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson was present for his virtual court hearing Thursday but it’s his legal team that is gearing up for a legal battle.
Florida man wins $1M from scratch-off ticket, plans to surprise spouse: 'I haven't even told my wife yet'
"I haven't even told my wife yet," the Plant City man said. "I'm going to surprise her by walking into our house with this oversized check and when she doesn't believe me -- I'm going to tell her to check our bank account!"
"I haven't even told my wife yet," the Plant City man said. "I'm going to surprise her by walking into our house with this oversized check and when she doesn't believe me -- I'm going to tell her to check our bank account!"
Florida man brought Tampa Bay teen runaways to Michigan hotel, police say
A Florida man is facing child custody charges after bringing three teen runaways from the Bay Area to a Michigan hotel.
A Florida man is facing child custody charges after bringing three teen runaways from the Bay Area to a Michigan hotel.
Second suspect accused of shooting at Hillsborough deputies at Brandon mall arrested
Hillsborough County deputies arrested the second man accused of firing at them during an undercover gun buy that led to a shooting at Westfield Brandon.
Hillsborough County deputies arrested the second man accused of firing at them during an undercover gun buy that led to a shooting at Westfield Brandon.
City of Tampa announces top three candidates for chief of police
The city of Tampa has announced its top three candidates for the police department's next chief. One currently holds the interim position, one served in TPD for more than two decades, and the third brings perspective from another big Florida city.
The city of Tampa has announced its top three candidates for the police department's next chief. One currently holds the interim position, one served in TPD for more than two decades, and the third brings perspective from another big Florida city.
Doctors offer differing opinions on DeSantis and monoclonal antibody treatments
Governor Ron DeSantis called out the FDA’s decision to stop the two most common monoclonal antibody treatments, inviting southwest Florida doctors and patients Wednesday to share how monoclonal antibodies recently helped them fight COVID-19.
Governor Ron DeSantis called out the FDA’s decision to stop the two most common monoclonal antibody treatments, inviting southwest Florida doctors and patients Wednesday to share how monoclonal antibodies recently helped them fight COVID-19.
What parents, students need to know about SAT changes
Big changes are on the horizon for those who administer and take the SAT as the College Board promises a pared-down online test in 2024.
Big changes are on the horizon for those who administer and take the SAT as the College Board promises a pared-down online test in 2024.
Sarasota schools ask parents to consider substitute teaching as need doubles during omicron wave
School districts in the Bay Area are getting creative as they work through staffing challenges made worse by the recent COVID-19 omicron wave.
School districts in the Bay Area are getting creative as they work through staffing challenges made worse by the recent COVID-19 omicron wave.
Judge revokes bond for ‘career criminal’ accused in fatal hit-and-run
Joseph Cantrell is accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian in Dover while out on bond for an unrelated charge.
Joseph Cantrell is accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian in Dover while out on bond for an unrelated charge.
Florida tourism sets new records as industry bounces back from pandemic
The Florida Huddle and Florida Encounters conventions are running side by side at the Tampa Convention Center selling Florida's tourism industry to the masses.
The Florida Huddle and Florida Encounters conventions are running side by side at the Tampa Convention Center selling Florida's tourism industry to the masses.
COVID patients left with few treatment options after antibodies found ineffective against omicron
With the most common monoclonal antibody treatments off the table and new antiviral drugs in short supply, people with COVID-19 have few options when it comes to effective treatments.
With the most common monoclonal antibody treatments off the table and new antiviral drugs in short supply, people with COVID-19 have few options when it comes to effective treatments.