Final defendant in shark-dragging case takes plea deal
The video of a shark being dragged behind a speedboat is disturbing and public outrage swelled when it went viral.
The video of a shark being dragged behind a speedboat is disturbing and public outrage swelled when it went viral.
Speedy bus considered as mass-transit option
TBARTA, the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority, has rolled out a first look at what could be part of a solution to the area's lack of mass transit It's called BRT, which stands for Bus Rapid Transit.
TBARTA, the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority, has rolled out a first look at what could be part of a solution to the area's lack of mass transit It's called BRT, which stands for Bus Rapid Transit.
Officials: Brandon woman banned from Disney after attacking taxi driver, kicking deputy
A Brandon woman has been banned from Walt Disney World for life after getting into a physical fight with a taxi driver, and then kicking a deputy at one of the theme parks, authorities said.
A Brandon woman has been banned from Walt Disney World for life after getting into a physical fight with a taxi driver, and then kicking a deputy at one of the theme parks, authorities said.
Health officials scramble to identify cause of lung disease linked to vaping
Deaths linked to lung disease, apparently caused by vaping, rose to five Friday, prompting health officials across the country to warn people of the danger, including leaders in the Bay Area.
Deaths linked to lung disease, apparently caused by vaping, rose to five Friday, prompting health officials across the country to warn people of the danger, including leaders in the Bay Area.
Tampa Bay businesses gear up to bring relief to Bahamas after Dorian devastation
Bay Area businesses and families with close ties to the Bahamas are organizing donation drives to help victims of Hurricane Dorian.
Bay Area businesses and families with close ties to the Bahamas are organizing donation drives to help victims of Hurricane Dorian.
Officials: If possible, do not return hurricane supplies
Emergency management officials are urging home and business owners to hang onto supplies they bought in preparation for Hurricane Dorian.
Emergency management officials are urging home and business owners to hang onto supplies they bought in preparation for Hurricane Dorian.
September SNAP benefits being released early for some Floridians ahead of Dorian
The USDA has approved the early release of SNAP benefits through Florida's Department of Children and Families to help families prepare for Hurricane Dorian.
The USDA has approved the early release of SNAP benefits through Florida's Department of Children and Families to help families prepare for Hurricane Dorian.
Environmental concerns dominate toll road discussions
Florida's toll roads task forces met for the first time at the Tampa Convention Center on Tuesday to discuss a major project that will expand three of the state's transportation corridors.
Florida's toll roads task forces met for the first time at the Tampa Convention Center on Tuesday to discuss a major project that will expand three of the state's transportation corridors.
Watch: Storm cloud spins over Indian Rocks Beach
Spotty storms along Florida's West Coast made for quite the show Tuesday morning.
Spotty storms along Florida's West Coast made for quite the show Tuesday morning.
Deputies arrest 47 for DUIs in Hillsborough, Pinellas counties during overnight operation
Deputies in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties arrested 47 people for driving under the influence in an overnight operation dubbed "Saturation Saturday."
Deputies in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties arrested 47 people for driving under the influence in an overnight operation dubbed "Saturation Saturday."
Chained for two months, young Kiwi the German Shepherd continues to heal
A German Shepherd pup was chained up for so long that its collar had to be surgically removed. Weeks later, Kiwi, the six-month-old dog, has come a long way.
A German Shepherd pup was chained up for so long that its collar had to be surgically removed. Weeks later, Kiwi, the six-month-old dog, has come a long way.
Facility for migrant children could be coming to Tampa Bay area
A permanent facility for undocumented migrant children could be coming to the Tampa Bay Area. The federal government is now looking to central Florida as a possible location for the shelter that would be home to 500 undocumented migrant children.
A permanent facility for undocumented migrant children could be coming to the Tampa Bay Area. The federal government is now looking to central Florida as a possible location for the shelter that would be home to 500 undocumented migrant children.
Tropical Storm Chantal poses no threat to the U.S., forecasters say
The third named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season has formed, and it does not pose any threat to the U.S., according to meteorologists.
The third named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season has formed, and it does not pose any threat to the U.S., according to meteorologists.
Doctors gave him 3 months to live; 8 months later, he throws first pitch at Rays game
Monday was big for Ken Koenig. The South Carolina man now has the Tampa Bay Rays on the list of teams he roots for. The 57-year-old threw out the first pitch at Monday night’s game.
Monday was big for Ken Koenig. The South Carolina man now has the Tampa Bay Rays on the list of teams he roots for. The 57-year-old threw out the first pitch at Monday night’s game.
Heavy rain continues to cause flooding across Bay Area
Heavy rain overnight caused major flooding across parts of the Bay Area Thursday.
Heavy rain overnight caused major flooding across parts of the Bay Area Thursday.
Berkeley Prep, USF partner in student athlete heat safety study
At Berkeley Preparatory School, the football team is one week into preseason training. The players sprint fast, hit hard, and sweat a lot.
At Berkeley Preparatory School, the football team is one week into preseason training. The players sprint fast, hit hard, and sweat a lot.
New trackers help us understand and protect tarpon
With the tarpon population believed to be in decline, a non-profit group is employing new state-of-the-art trackers to better understand and protect Florida’s most-prized sport fish.
With the tarpon population believed to be in decline, a non-profit group is employing new state-of-the-art trackers to better understand and protect Florida’s most-prized sport fish.
Florida's surgeon general declares public health emergency for hepatitis A
After more than 2,000 cases of reported hepatitis A cases in Florida this year, state Surgeon General Scott Rivkees declared a public health emergency Thursday.
After more than 2,000 cases of reported hepatitis A cases in Florida this year, state Surgeon General Scott Rivkees declared a public health emergency Thursday.
Report: Florida needs to improve services for babies
According to the advocacy group First 1,000 Days Florida, making sure a child's needs are met during the first three years of their life "significantly improves their health, increases their chances of success, avoids a host of expensive societal problems, and makes Florida stronger."
According to the advocacy group First 1,000 Days Florida, making sure a child's needs are met during the first three years of their life "significantly improves their health, increases their chances of success, avoids a host of expensive societal problems, and makes Florida stronger."
Rays and St. Pete re-up talks about team's future
Management with the Tampa Bay Rays met with the mayor of St. Petersburg for the first time since the team floated the idea of playing home games in two cities.
Management with the Tampa Bay Rays met with the mayor of St. Petersburg for the first time since the team floated the idea of playing home games in two cities.