Solicitor shot until accused gunman ran out of bullets in Brandon community: HCSO
A door-to-door solicitor is recovering after being shot multiple times by a man in Hillsborough County.
A door-to-door solicitor is recovering after being shot multiple times by a man in Hillsborough County.
Shore Acres to get $32M flood relief project; residents question if it’s enough
For years, flooding has become a harsh reality for homeowners in Shore Acres, from hurricanes and heavy storms to even high tide events.
For years, flooding has become a harsh reality for homeowners in Shore Acres, from hurricanes and heavy storms to even high tide events.
Venice man accused of chloroforming, killing missing woman told nurse he killed 4: Affidavit
A Venice man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a Bradenton woman who vanished in 2024 and is believed to be dead.
A Venice man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a Bradenton woman who vanished in 2024 and is believed to be dead.
‘Pray for Laine’: South Tampa mother details 5-year-old’s journey with life-threatening condition
A little girl whose fight for her life captured the hearts of her entire South Tampa community is on the road to recovery.
A little girl whose fight for her life captured the hearts of her entire South Tampa community is on the road to recovery.
Mulberry Cultural Center exhibition explores art off the canvas
A new Mulberry Cultural Center exhibition called "Surface Tension," explores the use of non-traditional materials in art.
A new Mulberry Cultural Center exhibition called "Surface Tension," explores the use of non-traditional materials in art.
Florida citrus growers fear another freeze after statewide crop losses
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) toured an orange grove in Polk City that saw 40% of its crop take weather damage during a cold snap that hit the entire state last week.
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) toured an orange grove in Polk City that saw 40% of its crop take weather damage during a cold snap that hit the entire state last week.
Sounding out success: Early help for struggling readers
Inside Sulphur Springs K 8 Community School, PCAT Literacy Ministries helps young students master the basics: letters, sounds, and confidence.
Inside Sulphur Springs K 8 Community School, PCAT Literacy Ministries helps young students master the basics: letters, sounds, and confidence.
Hernando County brush fire destroys 2 vehicles, damages several more: HCFR
A brush fire Thursday afternoon spread to several vehicles in the area north of Weeki Wachee, damaging seven and destroying at least two, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
A brush fire Thursday afternoon spread to several vehicles in the area north of Weeki Wachee, damaging seven and destroying at least two, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Video: Florida man slams Jaguar into school bus, arrested for battery hours later: Deputies
A Florida career criminal is back behind bars after he slammed his Jaguar sports car into the back of a school bus hours before being arrested for battery on a woman at his house, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
A Florida career criminal is back behind bars after he slammed his Jaguar sports car into the back of a school bus hours before being arrested for battery on a woman at his house, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Homosassa mobile home using 'alternative power sources' destroyed by fire: CCFR
A mobile home in Homosassa was destroyed following a "heavily involved" fire that broke out on Wednesday evening, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
A mobile home in Homosassa was destroyed following a "heavily involved" fire that broke out on Wednesday evening, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
I-4 westbound lanes back open after depression causes major delays: FHP
All westbound lanes of I-4 are now back open after being shut down from Thursday night into Friday morning to fix a depression in the road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
All westbound lanes of I-4 are now back open after being shut down from Thursday night into Friday morning to fix a depression in the road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Tesla driver returns to scene, arrested after hitting and killing Tampa bicyclist in Pasco County: FHP
A Hudson man is facing charges after troopers say he hit and killed a Tampa woman on a bicycle, took off, and then returned to the scene.
A Hudson man is facing charges after troopers say he hit and killed a Tampa woman on a bicycle, took off, and then returned to the scene.
Tampa rolls out new pedestrian safety improvements in Ybor City after deadly crash
Tampa leaders are moving forward with new pedestrian safety improvements in Ybor City, just months after a speeding driver crashed into a crowd along 7th Avenue, killing several people.
Tampa leaders are moving forward with new pedestrian safety improvements in Ybor City, just months after a speeding driver crashed into a crowd along 7th Avenue, killing several people.
$362 million Selmon Expressway expansion moving forward in Tampa
The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) says work is already underway on a major expansion project along the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway.
The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) says work is already underway on a major expansion project along the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway.
Depression in road causes major delays on portions of I-4 in Polk County: Deputies
A depression in the road on I-4 caused major delays Thursday night in the westbound lanes between exits 55 and 58 in Polk County, according to deputies.
A depression in the road on I-4 caused major delays Thursday night in the westbound lanes between exits 55 and 58 in Polk County, according to deputies.
FWC investigating spike in manatee deaths over the past week
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) is trying to figure out what is killing the manatees in Lee County after 25 were found dead in the past week.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) is trying to figure out what is killing the manatees in Lee County after 25 were found dead in the past week.
Rainbow lasers light up skyline for Winter Pride St. Pete
Seven beams of laser light lit up the night sky over St. Petersburg on Thursday night. It’s part of Winter Pride St. Pete, where organizers say this colorful installation is a response to the removal of the city’s rainbow crosswalk.
Seven beams of laser light lit up the night sky over St. Petersburg on Thursday night. It’s part of Winter Pride St. Pete, where organizers say this colorful installation is a response to the removal of the city’s rainbow crosswalk.
Facing a 50-Minute drive? How Tampa Bay doctors are fighting Florida’s maternity care deserts
Driving an hour away to the hospital due to lack of access to maternity care is a reality for pregnant women as a new report out shows fewer hospitals are delivering babies.
Driving an hour away to the hospital due to lack of access to maternity care is a reality for pregnant women as a new report out shows fewer hospitals are delivering babies.
Protesters against proposed Fort Meade data center gather outside city hall
There were about a dozen protesters outside Fort Meade City Hall on Thursday ready to show they are not backing down, and they want a proposed data center project to be canceled.
There were about a dozen protesters outside Fort Meade City Hall on Thursday ready to show they are not backing down, and they want a proposed data center project to be canceled.
St. Pete non-profit, local churches create housing for foster youth aging out of system
Now, a new initiative in St. Petersburg is turning empty church parking lots into a lifeline for those who age out of the foster care system.
Now, a new initiative in St. Petersburg is turning empty church parking lots into a lifeline for those who age out of the foster care system.


















