Last-minute deal between BayCare, Florida Blue allows 200K to keep doctors – but not everyone is included
A last-minute agreement between BayCare Health System and Florida Blue Insurance brought relief to hundreds of thousands of patients across the Tampa Bay area, but not everyone is included.
A last-minute agreement between BayCare Health System and Florida Blue Insurance brought relief to hundreds of thousands of patients across the Tampa Bay area, but not everyone is included.
Tampa bus driver reunites lost child with mother
A Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) driver is being praised for reuniting a child with his family.
A Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) driver is being praised for reuniting a child with his family.
'Shoe Day' an annual milestone tradition for long-time ballet program
Each fall, around 50–100 Sullivan Partnership School ballet students jump for joy as they receive ballet shoes as part of an annual program with the Straz Center.
Each fall, around 50–100 Sullivan Partnership School ballet students jump for joy as they receive ballet shoes as part of an annual program with the Straz Center.
17-year-old rescues autistic sister from Port Richey lake
A 17-year-old Pasco County teen is being credited for saving his 5-year-old sister's life.
A 17-year-old Pasco County teen is being credited for saving his 5-year-old sister's life.
Heroin dealer arrested 9 months after Venice fatal overdose: Police
A nine-month investigation into a Venice man's fatal overdose has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old heroin dealer, according to police.
A nine-month investigation into a Venice man's fatal overdose has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old heroin dealer, according to police.
Man says, 'You should call the cops' as he steals $9,000 gold chain from jewelry store: Police
A 37-year-old man was arrested on Sept. 28 after he robbed a jewelry store of a $9,000 gold chain, according to police.
A 37-year-old man was arrested on Sept. 28 after he robbed a jewelry store of a $9,000 gold chain, according to police.
New Rays ownership pledges commitment to Tampa Bay area
The new ownership group of the Rays affirmed their commitment to keeping the team in the Tampa Bay area during their first press conference on Tuesday morning.
The new ownership group of the Rays affirmed their commitment to keeping the team in the Tampa Bay area during their first press conference on Tuesday morning.
Driver hits, kills man crossing East Hanna Avenue, seriously injures woman in wheelchair: TPD
Tampa police are investigating a deadly crash that killed a 71-year-old man and seriously injured an 81-year-old woman who uses a wheelchair as the pair tried to cross East Hanna Avenue on Monday night.
Tampa police are investigating a deadly crash that killed a 71-year-old man and seriously injured an 81-year-old woman who uses a wheelchair as the pair tried to cross East Hanna Avenue on Monday night.
Dover murder suspect guilty of two counts of first-degree murder
The murder trial for an illegal immigrant charged with stabbing and beating his girlfriend to death as well as stabbing her daughter to death had an unusual turn of events Tuesday morning as the suspect took the stand in his own defense.
The murder trial for an illegal immigrant charged with stabbing and beating his girlfriend to death as well as stabbing her daughter to death had an unusual turn of events Tuesday morning as the suspect took the stand in his own defense.
Missing Florida man found dead 10 years after ‘suspicious’ disappearance from gas station
Ten years after disappearing, a missing Florida man has been found dead in a South Florida lake.
Ten years after disappearing, a missing Florida man has been found dead in a South Florida lake.
Future Career Academy connects Hillsborough County seniors with real-world job opportunities
At Middleton High School — and 30 other campuses across Hillsborough County — seniors are getting an early start on their future careers.
At Middleton High School — and 30 other campuses across Hillsborough County — seniors are getting an early start on their future careers.
Florida cracks down on gift card scams with new felony penalties
Gift card scams are getting more expensive — and now, more punishable in Florida.
Gift card scams are getting more expensive — and now, more punishable in Florida.
Alligator crashes happy hour at Florida tiki bar
An alligator walking up to a bar may sound like the start of a bad joke, but it’s something Florida deputies actually had to deal with recently.
An alligator walking up to a bar may sound like the start of a bad joke, but it’s something Florida deputies actually had to deal with recently.
‘Adventurous individuals’ try to set sail on inflatable pool off Hernando County coast
A pair of adventure seekers prompted the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office to issue a warning against trying to set sail in an inflatable pool.
A pair of adventure seekers prompted the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office to issue a warning against trying to set sail in an inflatable pool.
Video: Injured Florida grandmother helped by real-life Lassie
A dog in the Florida panhandle is being compared to Lassie after he led a deputy to his injured ‘grandmother’ who had fallen during their walk.
A dog in the Florida panhandle is being compared to Lassie after he led a deputy to his injured ‘grandmother’ who had fallen during their walk.
Screwdriver stabbing suspects sought by New Port Richey police
Police in New Port Richey are asking for help identifying four suspects connected with a screwdriver stabbing on Sunday evening.
Police in New Port Richey are asking for help identifying four suspects connected with a screwdriver stabbing on Sunday evening.
Florida smoke shop worker arrested after allegedly kidnapping, beating teens accused of robbing store
A 23-year-old Florida smoke shop worker has been arrested after he allegedly kidnapped and beat several teens who are accused of previously burglarizing the store.
A 23-year-old Florida smoke shop worker has been arrested after he allegedly kidnapped and beat several teens who are accused of previously burglarizing the store.
Local investors unveil redevelopment proposal for Gas Plant District, with or without the Rays
A group of local investors and developers are pitching a plan to transform St. Petersburg’s Gas Plant District, whether the Tampa Bay Rays are part of the deal.
A group of local investors and developers are pitching a plan to transform St. Petersburg’s Gas Plant District, whether the Tampa Bay Rays are part of the deal.
My Safe Florida Home: Some insurance bills may go up after state-funded upgrades
The My Safe Florida Home Program originally launched in 2006 and was revived in 2022 to help homeowners strengthen their properties against hurricanes. The state promotes it as a way to both protect homes and potentially lower insurance costs.
The My Safe Florida Home Program originally launched in 2006 and was revived in 2022 to help homeowners strengthen their properties against hurricanes. The state promotes it as a way to both protect homes and potentially lower insurance costs.
Florida farmers struggle as fewer migrant workers want H-2A visas
In Plant City, one of Florida’s agricultural hubs, farms depend heavily on migrant labor to keep fields producing and crops from rotting. Local farmer Lee Wroten says nearly all his workforce is made up of H-2A visa holders.
In Plant City, one of Florida’s agricultural hubs, farms depend heavily on migrant labor to keep fields producing and crops from rotting. Local farmer Lee Wroten says nearly all his workforce is made up of H-2A visa holders.