‘Taste of the Beaches’ returns after one-year hiatus celebrating resilience

Next week marks one year since Hurricane Milton tore through the coastline, just days after residents were already reeling from Hurricane Helene. Dozens of businesses were damaged or forced to shut their doors.

Man arrested for stabbing, killing woman after Bradenton car crash: police

A 69-year-old man has been arrested for the stabbing death of a woman after a car crash in Bradenton on September 28, according to police.

Tropical development expected next week

A tropical depression is possible by the middle of next week as the odds of development are at 60% and 10% in the next 48 hours.

Hezekiah Walters' family urges awareness during remembrance ceremony

The family of Hezekiah Walters, the Tampa teen who died in 2019 during football practice, is working to spread a message of awareness in hopes others won't suffer the same fate.

Electrical fire destroys mobile home in Floral City: CCFR

A Floral City mobile home was destroyed after a fire broke out on Friday afternoon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.

St. Pete Police search for driver in fatal hit-and-run crash

A 61-year-old woman was struck and killed as she was walking across Dartmoor St. N at the Joyce Terrace N intersection, according to the St. Pete Police Department.

Tampa's cybersecurity industry lays foundation for CyberBay, a launchpad for tech

A Tampa tech entrepreneur plans to turn Tampa Bay into Cyber Bay, making the area a launch pad into the nation's digital future through a new conference.

Cat missing for five years reunited with owner

A cat that went missing five years ago was reunited with her Land O' Lakes owner on Friday.

Arrest made after deadly double shooting in Tampa

An arrest has been made after two people were shot and killed on Friday morning in Tampa.

New mural in Seminole Heights signals a bright future for Tampa

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor joined local business owners and artists to unveil the city’s newest public art piece in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at the Air Masters of Tampa Bay. 

Tampa man could face death penalty in connection with capital sexual battery charges

A Tampa man is now facing the possibility of the death penalty after prosecutors charged him with capital sexual battery, child molestation and more than 200 counts related to the possession and production of child pornography.

Hulk Hogan to have portion of Clearwater Trail named in his honor

Hulk Hogan, the iconic wrestler who died in Clearwater in July, will have a portion of the Clearwater Trail named after him.

Depot Arts District hopes to be one-stop-shop for art in Lakeland

Artists, organizers and developers hope the upcoming Depot Arts District will be a one-stop-shop for art in the county and help revitalize the Lakeland Town Center area.

Stardust Racers update: Epic Universe coaster prepared to open. What we know.

Universal Orlando is prepared to reopen its Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe, slightly more than two weeks after the death of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala.

Florida’s faith-filled farm retreat with animals and nature

The Blessed Lamb Farm, located in Palm Beach Gardens, is a Christian family-owned sanctuary that is a one-of-a-kind getaway for guests, offering a retreat from busy, urban life.