Pinellas County eighth grader heads to Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Tampa Bay region is no stranger to champions, including back-to-back winners at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2023 and 2024.
The Tampa Bay region is no stranger to champions, including back-to-back winners at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2023 and 2024.
Tampa police update vehicle pursuit policy after review of deadly Ybor City crash
The Tampa Police Department updated its vehicle pursuit policy after a deadly crash in Ybor City that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others last November.
The Tampa Police Department updated its vehicle pursuit policy after a deadly crash in Ybor City that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others last November.
Lakeland approves 800-home development on former Wedgewood golf course, residents raise traffic concerns
A former golf course and country club in north Lakeland will now become an 800-home development.
A former golf course and country club in north Lakeland will now become an 800-home development.
Special Operations Forces Week: 'Battle in the Bay' showcases military training across air, land and sea
U.S. Special Operations Command hosted its annual "Battle in the Bay" demonstration, with military helicopters thundering overhead, boats speeding across the water and special operations forces descending on downtown Tampa Wednesday.
U.S. Special Operations Command hosted its annual "Battle in the Bay" demonstration, with military helicopters thundering overhead, boats speeding across the water and special operations forces descending on downtown Tampa Wednesday.
AI robotic beehives deployed in Pasco County farm community
As the U.S. bee population declines, a farm community in Pasco County is using AI-powered technology to protect its bee colonies.
As the U.S. bee population declines, a farm community in Pasco County is using AI-powered technology to protect its bee colonies.
Polk County deputy accused of stealing more than $4K by falsifying time cards
A now-former deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is out of a job after investigators said he falsified his time cards.
A now-former deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is out of a job after investigators said he falsified his time cards.
Florida woman claiming to be domestic violence victim accused of scamming man on dating app
Deputies in Florida are searching for additional victims of an accused scammer who was recently arrested for swindling a man she met on a dating app out of money while pretending to be a victim of domestic violence.
Deputies in Florida are searching for additional victims of an accused scammer who was recently arrested for swindling a man she met on a dating app out of money while pretending to be a victim of domestic violence.
Sarasota police arrest man accused of trying to lure girls on bikes
A Sarasota man is facing charges after police say he tried to lure two girls into his truck.
A Sarasota man is facing charges after police say he tried to lure two girls into his truck.
Tampa Bay Rays stadium plan advances in 5-2 county vote
Hillsborough County commissioners voted 5-2 on Wednesday to approve a non-binding memorandum of understanding, taking a major step toward building a new Rays stadium in West Tampa through a $2.3 billion public-private framework.
Hillsborough County commissioners voted 5-2 on Wednesday to approve a non-binding memorandum of understanding, taking a major step toward building a new Rays stadium in West Tampa through a $2.3 billion public-private framework.
Manatee County middle school teacher accused of directing student to hit classmate: ‘Who wants to slap him?’
A Manatee County middle school teacher was arrested after deputies said she told a student to slap a classmate who was talking.
A Manatee County middle school teacher was arrested after deputies said she told a student to slap a classmate who was talking.
Drought conditions raising concerns ahead of Fourth of July
Months of dry weather and limited rainfall continue to fuel dangerous fire conditions across much of Florida.
Months of dry weather and limited rainfall continue to fuel dangerous fire conditions across much of Florida.
Section of North Boulevard temporarily closed after tree falls onto roadway in Tampa: TPD
The Tampa Police Department said a section of North Boulevard between West Elbow Drive and West 113th Avenue in Tampa has been temporarily closed due to a tree falling Wednesday morning.
The Tampa Police Department said a section of North Boulevard between West Elbow Drive and West 113th Avenue in Tampa has been temporarily closed due to a tree falling Wednesday morning.
Veteran finds healing through dance therapy at VA Tampa after breast cancer battle
From the moment U.S. Army veteran Traci Davis walks into a dance therapy session at VA Tampa, dance movement therapist Brittni Cleland is getting a vibe of a lot of factors.
From the moment U.S. Army veteran Traci Davis walks into a dance therapy session at VA Tampa, dance movement therapist Brittni Cleland is getting a vibe of a lot of factors.
Reunion returns to Sarasota County elementary school where President Bush learned of 9/11 attacks
A piece of ground zero returned on Tuesday to the elementary school in North Sarasota where President George W. Bush first learned America was under attack on Sept. 11, 2001.
A piece of ground zero returned on Tuesday to the elementary school in North Sarasota where President George W. Bush first learned America was under attack on Sept. 11, 2001.
Tampa firefighters union pushes city to address long fire response times and relocation of resources
The firefighters' union in Tampa is pushing for more resources for Tampa Fire Rescue and addressing concerns over travel times.
The firefighters' union in Tampa is pushing for more resources for Tampa Fire Rescue and addressing concerns over travel times.
St. Pete residents still rebuilding as hurricane season nears, city launches resilience planning talks
Hurricane season is just 12 days away and some Shore Acres residents say they are entering another storm season while still recovering from the 2024 season.
Hurricane season is just 12 days away and some Shore Acres residents say they are entering another storm season while still recovering from the 2024 season.
Temple Terrace weighs $72M overhaul to tackle ‘forever chemicals’ contamination in city's drinking water
Temple Terrace city leaders say they are running out of time to address growing concerns over PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water.
Temple Terrace city leaders say they are running out of time to address growing concerns over PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water.
Manatee County rallies to restore, protect historic Old Memphis Cemetery after vandalism
Community leaders and residents in Palmetto are rallying to repair and protect the historic Old Memphis Cemetery after a wave of vandalism left graves in severe disrepair.
Community leaders and residents in Palmetto are rallying to repair and protect the historic Old Memphis Cemetery after a wave of vandalism left graves in severe disrepair.
Ybor City crash survivor reunites with medical team, first responders who saved his life: 'A walking miracle'
A survivor of last year’s deadly Ybor City crash is sharing his story of recovery and gratitude six months after doctors feared he might never wake up.
A survivor of last year’s deadly Ybor City crash is sharing his story of recovery and gratitude six months after doctors feared he might never wake up.
AAA predicts record Memorial Day weekend travel despite rising Florida gas prices: Here's how to save fuel
Despite surging gas prices, AAA is predicting the busiest Memorial Day weekend on record, with 45 million Americans expected to travel nationwide.
Despite surging gas prices, AAA is predicting the busiest Memorial Day weekend on record, with 45 million Americans expected to travel nationwide.