Injuries reported in I-275 crash that caused major delays in Manatee County

Injuries have been reported in an I-275 crash that caused major delays in Manatee County Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

FDOT alters highway plans in Polk County — advocates worried rare plant habitats remain at risk

The Florida Department of Transportation altered its proposed corridor plans for a tollway in northeastern Polk County; however, plant conservation advocates are still worried it would threaten a rare species' habitat. 

Diver finds lost engagement ring after social media plea

The odds were stacked against a Sarasota woman and her husband, after her engagement ring was lost in the Gulf. 

Pinellas teacher struck by lightning while biking in Peru over Thanksgiving holiday

A Palm Harbor Middle School teacher was critically injured after lightning struck him and his friend while they were mountain biking in Peru over the Thanksgiving holiday.

IMG Academy soccer star to sign with professional team in Mexico

A fifteen-year-old soccer player from Manatee County is going pro. While Victoria Stillman got her start at several different soccer clubs, she says IMG Academy in Bradenton gave her the training she needs to go to the next step. 

Grey Bull Rescue prepares for Venezuelan rescues

Grey Bull Rescue founder Bryan Stern said the group is preparing personnel and equipment to respond to Venezuela to rescue Americans who may become trapped there if hostilities between the U.S. and Venezuela continue to escalate. 

Florida gator wrangled by former zookeeper turned police officer

A Florida police officer who used to work as a zookeeper got the chance to flaunt her skills when she helped corral an alligator in Cape Coral on Monday, Nov. 24.

Inside Florida’s historic Stetson Mansion, “The House That Hats Built"

Tucked away in the heart of Central Florida lies a hidden holiday treasure: the Stetson Mansion, once home to legendary hatmaker John B. Stetson. 

Tampa Convention Center honored for becoming premiere event space

The Tampa Convention Center is in the spotlight once again for being one of the top meeting venues and destination services in the southern United States.

Gulfport hit-and-run suspect arrested after striking 2 people on an electric scooter: PCSO

An arrest has been made following a hit-and-run that injured two people who were riding an electric scooter in Gulfport, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Eagle rescued from Lakewood Ranch lake released seven months later

An eagle that had been injured and rescued from a Lakewood Ranch lake by a man who jumped in to save it, went back home on Sunday. 

St. Pete man arrested after stealing Cybertruck during test drive, causing $20K in damages: PCSO

A St. Petersburg man is accused of stealing a Tesla Cybertruck while on a test drive and causing approximately $20,000 in damages to the vehicle, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said. 

Sanding Ovations wraps up successful comeback after later year's storms

Treasure Island’s signature sand sculpting festival wrapped up its final encore weekend on Sunday, marking a successful return after last year’s storms forced the event to cancel entirely.