Publix releases 2025 limited-edition holiday ice cream flavors

The holidays are right around the corner, but Publix is getting into the spirit of the season early by releasing its 2025 limited-edition holiday ice cream flavors. 

Man rescued near Skyway Bridge after boat capsizes: USCG

A man was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after his boat capsized near the Skyway Bridge on Thursday.

Virtual town hall for parents to learn about Polk County high school rezoning proposal

Parents and neighbors gathered online Thursday night for a virtual town hall with the Polk County School District to learn more about their high school rezoning proposals.

Beehive removal turns into training exercise for Manatee County first responders

Buzzing above a Bradenton neighborhood, a beehive caused concern for the homeowner and his neighbors. As a bee expert and his team went to work to remove the hive, they had the support and help of a number of fire agencies from across Manatee County.

University Area’s Harvest Hope Park renovations complete

Harvest Hope Park in Tampa hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of park improvements. These improvements include an artificial turf field, new landscaping, expanded irrigation, and a picnic pavilion.

One of the leaders of alleged church forced labor scheme granted bond

The executive director of an alleged forced labor and money laundering operation that was disguised as a church was granted bond.

Alligator Alcatraz handbook revealed amidst lawsuit

A handbook for detainees has been revealed as part of a state response to a lawsuit over Alligator Alcatraz.

After 17 months, Polk County deputy shot in line of duty returns to work

A Polk County deputy who was shot in the line of duty and survived is back to work. After 17 months, Lt. Chad Anderson returns to work—on light duty for now.

Court documents reveal Hulk Hogan's family exploring medical malpractice suit

The family of Hulk Hogan is exploring the idea of a malpractice lawsuit. They just filed a petition on Tuesday to extend the statute of limitations by ninety days for an investigation into medical malpractice. 

Photography exhibit at Mulberry Cultural Center requires thoughtful viewing

"Big World, Little Photos" features pictures from around the world. Photographer and artist Sherry Ross wanted to share some of the thousands of photographs she's captured over time.

DeSantis, Ingoglia scold Orlando, Orange County over 'wasteful' spending

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took a poetic approach to his criticism of alleged spending by some cities and counties in the state, part of the Florida DOGE team's financial audits of those cities.

St. Petersburg man accused of breaking in to Tyrone Square Mall

St. Petersburg Police received a 9-1-1 call just before 6 a.m. Thursday of someone inside of Macy's Department Store at Tyrone Square Mall.   

Florida maid arrested after pawning multiple pieces of jewelry stolen from clients’ homes, deputies say

A Florida maid has been arrested on theft-related charges following a month-long investigation where she allegedly pawned multiple pieces of jewelry stolen from her clients’ homes.