Publix to allow open carry of guns inside Florida stores, officials say
Publix has confirmed with FOX 35 News that it will allow customers to openly carry guns in its Florida grocery stores. Here's what we know.
Publix has confirmed with FOX 35 News that it will allow customers to openly carry guns in its Florida grocery stores. Here's what we know.
Transportation leaders discuss regional cargo and transportation economics with an eye on the future
Tampa Bay’s top transportation leaders are meeting Thursday morning to talk about the economics of logistics and what’s next for one of Florida’s fastest-growing regions.
Tampa Bay’s top transportation leaders are meeting Thursday morning to talk about the economics of logistics and what’s next for one of Florida’s fastest-growing regions.
State rep's bill would punish colleges financially if they don't rename roads after Charlie Kirk
Florida state Rep. Kevin Steele has fielded a bill that would order institutions of higher education to rename roads after the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Florida state Rep. Kevin Steele has fielded a bill that would order institutions of higher education to rename roads after the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton
One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.
One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.
Residents share infrastructure, stormwater concerns for final Hillsborough post-disaster recovery meeting
A day before the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Milton, Hillsborough County checked in with businesses and residents on Wednesday to make sure agencies are addressing needs and concerns after a storm as part of its final post-disaster redevelopment plan.
A day before the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Milton, Hillsborough County checked in with businesses and residents on Wednesday to make sure agencies are addressing needs and concerns after a storm as part of its final post-disaster redevelopment plan.
Record prices on gold bring sellers, investors to Bay Area jewelers
The price of gold has smashed through $4,000 an ounce for the first time on record, with silver racing toward $50/oz. amid safe-haven buying and policy shifts that favor industrial metals.
The price of gold has smashed through $4,000 an ounce for the first time on record, with silver racing toward $50/oz. amid safe-haven buying and policy shifts that favor industrial metals.
$13M makeover set to transform St. Pete's historic Palladium Theater
The Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College, a cultural landmark since 1925, is set for a dramatic renovation.
The Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College, a cultural landmark since 1925, is set for a dramatic renovation.
10-year-old boy seriously burned at Clearwater home, flown to hospital
A 10-year-old Clearwater boy was flown to the hospital with serious burns Wednesday evening, according to first responders.
A 10-year-old Clearwater boy was flown to the hospital with serious burns Wednesday evening, according to first responders.
Florida man begs for a smoke following chase and arrest
A suspected carjacker bailed out of the vehicle and into the Halifax River before being arrested by deputies. After the arrest, the suspect decided to ask the deputies if he could bum a cigarette from them.
A suspected carjacker bailed out of the vehicle and into the Halifax River before being arrested by deputies. After the arrest, the suspect decided to ask the deputies if he could bum a cigarette from them.
Disney World raises ticket, annual passes prices: Here's when, how much
The cost for that Disney magic is going up. Walt Disney World has confirmed that it is raising prices on its theme park tickets, annual passes, and on some annual pass renewals.
The cost for that Disney magic is going up. Walt Disney World has confirmed that it is raising prices on its theme park tickets, annual passes, and on some annual pass renewals.
Shore Acres resident who served meals from his yard after Helene, Milton starting non-profit
Following Milton and Hurricane Helene, Matt Thorn started serving meals and handing out supplies to the community from his front yard in Shore Acres. He called it the Relief Market and Grille.
Following Milton and Hurricane Helene, Matt Thorn started serving meals and handing out supplies to the community from his front yard in Shore Acres. He called it the Relief Market and Grille.
Florida couple accused of dumping teen on side of I-75 with bag of guns and cash
A Florida man and woman are facing charges after allegedly leaving a teen along I-75 with a couple of guns and some cash in a bag after they frantically packed up and set off for Guam or Idaho.
A Florida man and woman are facing charges after allegedly leaving a teen along I-75 with a couple of guns and some cash in a bag after they frantically packed up and set off for Guam or Idaho.
VIDEO: Wood stork caught on fishing lure and line rescued by animal control officers
A wood stork whose legs were entangled by a fishing lure and line was rescued by Polk County Animal Control officers on Tuesday.
A wood stork whose legs were entangled by a fishing lure and line was rescued by Polk County Animal Control officers on Tuesday.
Sarasota art exhibition features items that are 'Shopliftable'
When organizers at the 502 Gallery wanted an unforgettable and catchy name for an art exhibition, they thought of "Shopliftable".
When organizers at the 502 Gallery wanted an unforgettable and catchy name for an art exhibition, they thought of "Shopliftable".
Ybor City business keeping Cuban culture alive with its hand-rolled cigars
In Ybor City, the smell of hand-rolled cigars has been part of the air for more than a century.
In Ybor City, the smell of hand-rolled cigars has been part of the air for more than a century.
Historic bricks on Easton Drive in South Lakeland to be repaved with asphalt after years of washouts
A neighborhood in South Lakeland is known for its original brick streets, but the city said that on one street in particular, they have to go. After major rain events, the bricks loosen and float, creating a hazard.
A neighborhood in South Lakeland is known for its original brick streets, but the city said that on one street in particular, they have to go. After major rain events, the bricks loosen and float, creating a hazard.
Historic Anna Maria Island cottage makes its way to new location
Traffic on Anna Maria Island was a bit backed up Wednesday morning, not because of tourists, but because of a house.
Traffic on Anna Maria Island was a bit backed up Wednesday morning, not because of tourists, but because of a house.
Jonathan Rinderknecht: What we know about man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire
A Florida man has been arrested in connection to the deadly Palisades Fire that broke out on New Year's Day in Los Angeles, California, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Here's everything we know about the suspect, 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht.
A Florida man has been arrested in connection to the deadly Palisades Fire that broke out on New Year's Day in Los Angeles, California, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Here's everything we know about the suspect, 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht.
Palisades Fire arrest: Man arrested in Florida, charged with starting deadly LA wildfire
A Florida man has been arrested, accused of starting what became the deadly and destructive "Palisades Fire" on Jan. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The Palisades Fire killed 12 people, burned more than 23,000 acres, and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.
A Florida man has been arrested, accused of starting what became the deadly and destructive "Palisades Fire" on Jan. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The Palisades Fire killed 12 people, burned more than 23,000 acres, and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.
Tampa police share latest after in-custody suspect struck by vehicle dies
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw shared more information Wednesday afternoon after a man accused of trying to get away from Tampa police was hit and killed by a vehicle after being tased Tuesday evening in downtown.
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw shared more information Wednesday afternoon after a man accused of trying to get away from Tampa police was hit and killed by a vehicle after being tased Tuesday evening in downtown.