Florida GOP candidate says Trump has 'gone too far'

A Republican congressional representative in a heated reelection bid in Florida released a new ad saying President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in his immigration enforcement practices in the country. 

Habitat for Humanity completes Longlake Preserve, welcomes final homeowners in Clearwater

Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside celebrated the completion of Longlake Preserve on Friday, welcoming the final five families into the affordable housing community.

Clearwater City Council approves street transfers tied to EVO Entertainment Center

After hours of heated debate and public comment, Clearwater City Council voted 3-2 Thursday night to approve another street transfer tied to the Church of Scientology.

Florida AG proposes tougher penalties to target scam calls and texts

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is proposing legislation aimed at phone and text scams, including schemes involving artificial intelligence, fake warrants and impersonation.

Florida man dies while scalloping: WCSO

A 66-year-old Tallahassee resident died after suffering a medical emergency while scalloping, according to the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office. 

Starbucks resolves Florida DEI lawsuit with blockbuster agreement

Starbucks will pay Florida $1 million and will not use race-and sex-based goals, quotas and preferences in employment practices companywide under a sweeping settlement ending the state's civil rights lawsuit against the coffee giant.

University of Florida student finds backyard gardeners willingly pay more for local food

Growing your own fruits and vegetables changes how you shop, making you far more willing to pay extra for locally grown produce, according to a University of Florida study.

Winter Haven woman uses AI to solve mystery inside 1884 Shakespeare book

A Winter Haven woman turned to artificial intelligence to uncover a 140-year-old family mystery hidden inside a vintage edition of Shakespeare's complete works.

Sarasota starts 60-day Lido Beach dune project to block storm surge

Heavy machinery is in place at Lido Beach to build 1.2 miles of protective sand dunes to shield coastal roads and property from severe storm surge.

Controversial South Tampa flood relief project moves forward following city council vote

Tampa City Council voted 4-3 Thursday to move forward with the controversial South Howard Flood Relief Project after about 18 months of planning and hours of passionate debate from residents, business owners and council members.

How a single button press gives Manatee County first responders immediate eyes on campus

The Manatee County School District has deployed a new security system that gives first responders immediate visual access to school cameras through staff badges during campus emergencies.

Another hit to the wallet: Why health care price increases are expected in 2027

Health insurance premiums are set to surge next year as insurers request rate increases driven by rising prescription costs and a changing pool of policyholders.

School bus rear-ended in fiery Clearwater crash, police say

A car crashed into the back of a school bus and burst into flames Thursday afternoon in Clearwater, according to police. 

Florida woman poisoned dogs with antifreeze, left them to die in kennel, deputies say

A former Florida woman was arrested after investigators said she intentionally poisoned her two dogs and abandoned them inside a vacant Naples apartment, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office. 

Tampa plane crash: NTSB details fatal flight near executive airport

A federal report released Thursday reveals new details about a fatal plane crash near Tampa Executive Airport that killed a prominent spine surgeon and a nurse practitioner earlier this month.