Pinellas voters overwhelmingly approve Al Lang referendum

It was a big win for the Tampa Bay Rowdies, but not on the field. Their Tuesday night victory came from Pinellas County voting booths. 

USF football player arrested on sex charges

University of South Florida football player Ladarrius Jackson is facing some serious charges.

WATCH: Workers' comp fraud caught on tape

People faking an injury to get a big payout from workers’ compensation: It’s a problem you could be paying for.

Florida Agriculture Commissioner running for governor

Republican Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam filed paperwork to run for governor on Monday and will formally announce his candidacy during an event in his hometown next week.

Billing issue leaves Florida Blue customers seeing red

Customers of Florida Blue are reporting the insurer has mistakenly withdrawn hundreds of even thousands of dollars from their accounts, leaving many of them severely withdrawn.

For many, Metropolitan Ministries provides more than hope

The halls of the Tampa campus of Metropolitan Ministries bring back a lot of memories for Melanie Rojas-Silva, both good and bad.

USF student takes on cancer -- by fishing

Savannah Billet is fishing for the fight. She's teaming up with two of her USF St. Petersburg classmates for her latest mission to make a difference.

USF to battle financial illiteracy

It's a younger generation that's diverse and highly educated.  But when it comes to money matters, they could apparently use some advice.

Soldier from Georgia dies in Iraq

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. 1st Lt. Weston C. Lee, 25, of Bluffton, Georgia, died April 29, in Mosul, Iraq, from injuries while conducting security as part of advise and assist support to partnered forces. The incident is under investigation. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment,...

Hypnotherapy now available over Skype

For the past five years, attorney Gloria Godsey has been turning to hypnosis to help her through pain, stress, even the ringing in her ears.

Man volunteers to clean dirty headstones of veterans

A day off from six days of work typically means a well deserved chance to rest. It could be a fun selfish day, or perhaps a lazy day. But one Florida man has been spending his one day off a week cleaning the tombstones of veterans. Andrew Lumish is known as the “Good Cemeterian” on Facebook, where he posts photographs to show the before and after of each tombstone he’s cleaned. 

Seniors pay hundreds of thousands to PCH scam

Senior citizens are being ripped off by scam artists to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars, or even hundreds of thousands, according to Police Chief Kevin Riley.

WATCH: Driver tows boat without a trailer in Pasco

A Pasco County man caught an unusual sight in Hudson on video as he drove down the road this week.

From football to flips: Pee Wee standout is a fast study

Katelyn Smith stands out on the field. Not only because she is the only player wearing pink cleats on a recent Friday night game, but Katelyn has a knack for making plays -- on both offense and defense.

Singing helps Parkinson's patients stay sharp

A new technique is helping Parkinson's patients with their speech. They're using their singing voices to better their communication skills.

State says wildfires likely to get worse

With the state battling 106 wildfires covering 124,000 acres as of Wednesday, Florida's top forestry official warned the fire season has yet to reach its peak.

Bucs rumored to be next team on HBO's 'Hard Knocks'

The HBO series “Hard Knocks” has been taking viewers inside NFL training camps since its debut in 2001. 

Florida black bears denied endangered status

The future seems bleak for Florida black bears. Their long-term survival is threatened by urban sprawl, habitat loss, road kill, and – last year – a bear hunt. 

Attorney: Red light camera jammer is legal

A new product hitting shelves in the Bay Area guarantees to keep you from getting a red light ticket. But is it legal? You might be surprised by what some experts say.

Hometown Heroes: Little girl, big mission

Nevaeh Yarbrough loves to sing, and the birds at Zaskee Bird Sanctuary love to listen.