Tampa Pride on the River canceled after Gov. DeSantis signs bill targeting drag shows

This year's Tampa Pride on the River event has been canceled following Governor Ron DeSantis signing multiple bills into law Wednesday, including one that critics call the "anti-drag" bill. 

St. Petersburg 'Ride of Silence' bicyclists push for safer roads

The annual “Ride of Silence" honors bicyclists that have been injured or killed while riding and also acts as a call to action for drivers to share the road. The number of cyclist deaths are reaching record numbers.

USF 'TiP Lab' becomes central database for tracking human trafficking across Florida

A new Florida law looks to bring light to human trafficking, and a lab at the University of South Florida will be the central database for tracking the hidden problem across the state.

AI technology takes center stage at PoweredUp Tech Conference in St. Pete

Artificial Intelligence was one of the hottest topics at Wednesday's PoweredUp Tech Conference in St. Petersburg, which was hosted by Tampa Bay Tech. 

St. Pete city employee killed in fatal hit-and-run; police searching for driver who fled

St. Petersburg police are searching for the hit-and-run driver who fled after colliding with a motorcyclist who passed away from his injuries. Police said the victim worked for the city.

Anglers, rescuers weigh in on proposed new rules to protect pelicans at Sunshine Skyway Pier

Anglers and rescuers are trying to find common ground when it comes to proposed new rules to help brown pelicans that get tangled in fishing lines at the Sunshine Skyway Pier. 

Motorcyclist killed in St. Pete hit-and-run

At 3:30 on Saturday afternoon, a 58-year-old man was driving his motorcycle when he was hit by a white Jeep Grand Cherokee.

St. Pete alley murder suspect charged in two separate sex battery cases; police search for other victims

Almost two months ago, St. Petersburg police arrested Tommy Stephens in the death of a woman found stabbed in an alley, charging him with second-degree murder. Now, the 52-year-old is facing new sexual assault charges in separate cases and detectives believe there could be other victims.

St. Pete woman walking in crosswalk killed in hit-and-run crash; police search for driver

A St. Petersburg woman was in a pedestrian crosswalk when she was struck and killed by a vehicle. Police said the driver fled, and they are now searching for the suspect.

Wesley Chapel mother, son hit the open water for cancer research

When a Wesley Chapel mother was diagnosed with cancer, her son took to the water as a way to deal with the news and quickly became a top fundraiser for Swim Across America.