Florida wildlife officials say more suspects tied to illegal alligator killings

State wildlife officers say three more people are tied to an illegal alligator harvesting case that has already led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man accused of killing more than a dozen gators.

Florida school official faces state review over Charlie Kirk social media post

Alachua County School Board Vice Chair Tina Certain has been summoned to appear before the state Board of Education in November after posting critical comments about conservative media personality Charlie Kirk on social media.

St. Pete residents still getting giant water bills – with no relief: 'Just no sympathy'

Months after the City of St. Petersburg claimed its water billing issues were resolved, residents are still opening shocking bills — and getting little to no help.

Local business owners embrace Hispanic heritage in their cooking, family life

When you think of Tampa, the first thing that likely comes to mind is the food and the city has such a rich history when it comes to hispanic cooking. 

HART unveils new bus shelters

HART and Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning at the first of many new bus shelters.

Sen. Ashley Moody visits Treasure Island days before Hurricane Helene anniversary

U.S. Senator Ashley Moody continued her push for hurricane safety legislation Wednesday afternoon in Treasure Island as she touted the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act," during a press conference.

Temple Terrace shop, 'Roasted' offers flavors from the Middle East

Roasted is a Middle Eastern snack shop in Temple Terrace, offering imported chocolates, sweets, coffee, and roasted nuts from across the Middle East, including Dubai, Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.

Nearly $279M in Hillsborough's general fund flagged by Florida DOGE Task Force

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia released some of the initial findings from the series of audits conducted by the state’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force, which was created to crack down on waste, fraud and abuse in local government.

Skyway Bridge reopens after man jumps off, causing bomb threat response: FHP

The Skyway Bridge is back open after the bomb squad was called to a car with a suspicious box in it on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida invests millions in pediatric cancer research through Cancer Connect Collaborative

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will invest millions of dollars in pediatric cancer research over the next five years through the Cancer Connect Collaborative during a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday. 

Illegal immigrant accused in Dover double murder of girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter heads to trial

Jury selection is underway in the death penalty trial of Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc, a Guatemalan national accused of killing his girlfriend and her young daughter in Dover in April 2024.