Tierra Verde residents push back against massive marina expansion

A plan to nearly double the size of the Tierra Verde Marina has sparked backlash from neighbors who said the project would bring more traffic, congestion and the loss of key businesses on their small island community.

$1.3M federal grant helps Bay Area plan for post-disaster recovery

The City of Tampa is finalizing its Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan, a roadmap for how to recover after major hurricanes and flooding. 

Jesuit's Will Griffin becomes 10th Florida high school QB to throw for 10K yards

The University of Florida was impressed with those abilities and offered him a scholarship. For the kid who grew up watching the Gators on fall Saturdays, it's a dream come true.

Bradenton nears completion of $100M wastewater infrastructure project

It's a problem that can't be fixed overnight, but the City of Bradenton has been working on improving and upgrading its wastewater infrastructure.

Artist feels like pencil is an extension of his arm

Marc Brechwald became a professional artist in 2020 after he started creating photo-realistic pencil art.

Florida teens arrested after shooting at Dover Park: HCSO

A shooting at Dover Park has landed three teens in jail after a man called to report that he had been shot at on Sydney Dover Road from a wooded area, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Child survives triple fatal crash on I-4 in Lakeland: FHP

A 6-year-old girl is the sole survivor of a crash that killed three people on I-4 Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Donald J. Trump Presidential Library in Florida: Gov. DeSantis to propose 2.63-acre parcel for project

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to propose an item to convey a 2.63-acre parcel in Miami-Dade County adjacent to the Freedom Tower for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library.

Stabbing with broken salsa bottle at motel causes 'very severe' injury: HCSO

One person is recovering from what Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis described as a “very severe” neck injury after being stabbed with a broken salsa bottle during a fight at a motel early Tuesday.

MLB owners approve sale of Tampa Bay Rays to group led by Jacksonville-based developer

The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer took a big step forward on Monday, with Major League Baseball owners unanimously approving the transfer of the franchise.

Man shot while riding scooter, Lakeland police searching for suspect

A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot while riding a scooter late Monday, according to the Lakeland Police Department.

Florida’s December bear hunt draws 100K applications, sparking further debate

Florida hunters have just hours left to apply for permits in the state’s upcoming black bear hunt, a controversial season scheduled for December that has drawn more than 100,000 applications.

Tampa mom reacts after Trump links Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism

President Donald Trump, alongside Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced on Monday that they believe acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol — is linked to higher autism rates when used during pregnancy.