Tampa Bay Buccaneers release 2026 NFL schedule
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially released their 2026 regular-season schedule, revealing a challenging slate as the team looks to regain control of the NFC South and return to playoff contention.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially released their 2026 regular-season schedule, revealing a challenging slate as the team looks to regain control of the NFC South and return to playoff contention.
Florida's newly approved congressional map to face first legal challenge over alleged partisan gerrymandering
Florida’s new congressional map is set to face its first court challenge Friday as voting-rights groups and voters argue the redistricting plan violates the state constitution by favoring Republicans.
Florida’s new congressional map is set to face its first court challenge Friday as voting-rights groups and voters argue the redistricting plan violates the state constitution by favoring Republicans.
Owners of North Redington Beach’s Coral Shores Resort start fundraiser to help with $1.7M in hurricane repairs
For decades, the Coral Shores Resort has served as a pink-hued sanctuary for families seeking a beach getaway.
For decades, the Coral Shores Resort has served as a pink-hued sanctuary for families seeking a beach getaway.
Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco plans to run for state Senate after November resignation
After 15 years as Pasco County's most visible elected official, Sheriff Chris Nocco is running to be one of 40 state senators.
After 15 years as Pasco County's most visible elected official, Sheriff Chris Nocco is running to be one of 40 state senators.
Pit bull to be euthanized after attacking Winter Haven foster mom
A Winter Haven woman is recovering in the hospital after a vicious dog attack inside her home.
A Winter Haven woman is recovering in the hospital after a vicious dog attack inside her home.
'Thank You, Jesus': Survivor recounts moments after plane crashed off Florida coast into ocean
When Olympia Outten heard the sounds of the U.S. Space Force plane and a rescue helicopter, she said she jumped for joy in the middle of her life raft, while waiving an emergency flag.
When Olympia Outten heard the sounds of the U.S. Space Force plane and a rescue helicopter, she said she jumped for joy in the middle of her life raft, while waiving an emergency flag.
FWC approves new restrictions on giant manta ray captures in Florida after viral video sparks public outcry
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new rules Wednesday prohibiting the international export of giant manta rays to foreign facilities.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new rules Wednesday prohibiting the international export of giant manta rays to foreign facilities.
Bradenton City Hall could temporarily move into Manatee County Administration Building as sale nears closing
After two years under contract, the sale of Bradenton City Hall is approaching its final stages, and city officials may have found a temporary home just a few blocks away.
After two years under contract, the sale of Bradenton City Hall is approaching its final stages, and city officials may have found a temporary home just a few blocks away.
1 killed in Lakeland crash: LPD
One person was killed Thursday morning in a single-vehicle crash, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
One person was killed Thursday morning in a single-vehicle crash, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Trump and DeSantis sued over donation of Miami land for 'extravagant' presidential library
Miami residents and a student filed a lawsuit Wednesday against President Donald Trump and Florida officials over the donation of college-owned land for a future presidential library.
Miami residents and a student filed a lawsuit Wednesday against President Donald Trump and Florida officials over the donation of college-owned land for a future presidential library.
Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
Tampa man trying to walk across I-75 near Fletcher Avenue hit, killed by 2 vehicles: FHP
A Tampa man died late Wednesday night after troopers said he was hit by two vehicles while trying to cross I-75 in Tampa.
A Tampa man died late Wednesday night after troopers said he was hit by two vehicles while trying to cross I-75 in Tampa.
Florida AG launches investigation into NFL Rooney Rule
What began as an effort to expand opportunities in NFL leadership is now facing legal scrutiny in Florida.
What began as an effort to expand opportunities in NFL leadership is now facing legal scrutiny in Florida.
Taxpayers on the hook? $85M Florida city hall opens after delays, surprise $500K fix
After more than a year of delays and mounting frustration from city leaders, Largo’s new City Hall is now set to open to the public next week.
After more than a year of delays and mounting frustration from city leaders, Largo’s new City Hall is now set to open to the public next week.
Bay Area manufacturing companies push apprenticeships amid aging workforce crisis
This month, Florida TaxWatch released a new report looking at the state's $86.6 billion manufacturing industry.
This month, Florida TaxWatch released a new report looking at the state's $86.6 billion manufacturing industry.
FWC investigating after hundreds of dead fish found in Lakeland's Lake Hollingsworth
It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local lakes. In Lakeland, hundreds of fish were found dead, prompting the state to investigate the cause.
It has felt a lot like summer over the past couple of weeks, and it's affecting our local lakes. In Lakeland, hundreds of fish were found dead, prompting the state to investigate the cause.
Meet the 2026 March for Babies Tampa Bay ambassador family: ‘In the Vassells, we excel’
Family chosen as 'March for Babies' ambassador family after two of their children were born premature and ended up in the NICU.
Family chosen as 'March for Babies' ambassador family after two of their children were born premature and ended up in the NICU.
South Tampa residents clash over El Prado Boulevard redesign project: 'It's absolute chaos'
A controversial plan to redesign El Prado Boulevard drew a packed crowd on Wednesday night at the Jan Platt Library in South Tampa.
A controversial plan to redesign El Prado Boulevard drew a packed crowd on Wednesday night at the Jan Platt Library in South Tampa.
Tornadoes strike Pasco County, damaging homes and power line: NWS
Two tornadoes touched down in Pasco County Tuesday afternoon as strong thunderstorms moved ashore from the Gulf, according to a preliminary damage survey released Wednesday by the National Weather Service in Ruskin.
Two tornadoes touched down in Pasco County Tuesday afternoon as strong thunderstorms moved ashore from the Gulf, according to a preliminary damage survey released Wednesday by the National Weather Service in Ruskin.
Florida fishing rule change impacts non-residents buying short-term licenses online
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is making changes to how non-residents get fishing licenses in Florida.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is making changes to how non-residents get fishing licenses in Florida.