Leto High School teacher honored for 20+ years of inspiring culinary students

We all have that favorite teacher that made an impact on our lives. Passing on valuable lessons that stay with us, even well into adulthood. And inside the kitchen at Leto High School, you'll meet Chef Debra Hladky, who is passing along a lot of knowledge to her culinary students.

Teen’s Eagle Scout project delivers hundreds of instruments to Bay Area schools

As 13-year-old Cameron Cowans debated what to do for his Eagle Scout project to benefit the community, one thought came to mind for the saxophone player. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Warrick Dunn gives back to Sarasota family in his mother's honor

It is not every day you find a Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend standing in your driveway. For one local mother and her family, that reality came to life just ahead of Mother’s Day.

3 'Sloth World' sloths rescued from Florida warehouse have died: What we know

The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.

Former Temple Terrace police officer granted bond after crash that killed 6-year-old girl

For the first time, the family of a 6-year-old girl killed in a crash involving a former Temple Terrace police officer is speaking out, as the now-fired officer appeared in court and was granted bond.

Tampa State of the City Address: Mayor Castor pushes housing and transit, avoids $2B Rays stadium debate

During her penultimate State of the City speech, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor focused on infrastructure, housing and transportation, as opposed to the high-profile Rays stadium project that is nearing a decision date.

All lanes open, crews working to clean debris after crash on I-75 in Hernando County: FHP

A collision between two tractor-trailers crippled northbound traffic on Interstate 75 early Tuesday morning, leaving one driver injured and commuters facing significant delays.

Instagram romance turns to death threats, man accused of sexually harassing Florida woman: 'I’ll shoot you'

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and faces extradition to Florida after being accused of harassment and sending death threats to a Florida woman he met on Instagram, officials said.

Pasco County motorcyclist in bunny helmet arrested after 120 mph chase from troopers across counties: FHP

A Pasco County motorcyclist who was wearing a bunny helmet is facing multiple charges after he led troopers on a dangerous chase across county lines, reaching speeds of 120 mph, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.