Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson files to run for another term
With political season ramping up, Florida's agriculture commissioner is going for another term in office.
With political season ramping up, Florida's agriculture commissioner is going for another term in office.
Beyond the Mona Lisa: MOSI’s Leonardo da Vinci exhibit showcases the ‘original innovator’ in Tampa
While many equate the name Leonardo da Vinci to the art world, his impact on the world of innovation may be more valuable to the current world.
While many equate the name Leonardo da Vinci to the art world, his impact on the world of innovation may be more valuable to the current world.
Pasco County school resource officer accused of sending flirtatious messages, photo of dead body to teen girl
A Pasco County Sheriff’s Office deputy and school resource officer at Pinecrest Academy in Wesley Chapel is out of a job after an arrest affidavit states that he sent flirtatious messages and an image of a dead body to a 13-year-old girl.
A Pasco County Sheriff’s Office deputy and school resource officer at Pinecrest Academy in Wesley Chapel is out of a job after an arrest affidavit states that he sent flirtatious messages and an image of a dead body to a 13-year-old girl.
Bandit, 1 of 13 Sloth World rescued sloths, dies, zoo says
Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Missing truck driver, last seen in Florida, found dead in Georgia, FBI says
A missing truck driver who disappeared under suspicious circumstances has been found dead in Georgia, the FBI said Wednesday.
A missing truck driver who disappeared under suspicious circumstances has been found dead in Georgia, the FBI said Wednesday.
Semi-truck overturns on US-301, causes early morning delays: FHP
A semi-truck overturned on US-301 Wednesday morning after the truck turned too fast.
A semi-truck overturned on US-301 Wednesday morning after the truck turned too fast.
USF to hold vigil for slain students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy
The University of South Florida will honor the lives of graduate students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy with an on-campus vigil on Friday.
The University of South Florida will honor the lives of graduate students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy with an on-campus vigil on Friday.
Florida still 50th in teacher pay despite salary increases, report finds
Despite yearly increases in teacher pay, Florida ranked 50th in the nation in average teacher pay for the third year in a row.
Despite yearly increases in teacher pay, Florida ranked 50th in the nation in average teacher pay for the third year in a row.
Lakeland police seek millions from commissioners to secure AI tech contract
The Lakeland Police Department is exploring new technology aimed at modernizing policing and improving efficiency.
The Lakeland Police Department is exploring new technology aimed at modernizing policing and improving efficiency.
Sarasota senior fighting to keep her backyard shed after alleged violations
A Sarasota senior is being told to tear down a shed that’s been in her backyard for nearly 40 years. The dispute involves the Gulf Gate Community Association, which enforces deed restrictions in the neighborhood.
A Sarasota senior is being told to tear down a shed that’s been in her backyard for nearly 40 years. The dispute involves the Gulf Gate Community Association, which enforces deed restrictions in the neighborhood.
Palmetto pours millions into downtown redevelopment projects aimed at transforming city into a destination
For many drivers, Palmetto is simply the city you pass through on the way to somewhere else.
For many drivers, Palmetto is simply the city you pass through on the way to somewhere else.
USF students, victims' families demand answers about off-campus housing: 'Why was no strong action taken?'
Calls for accountability, transparency and change are growing in the wake of a double homicide near the University of South Florida, as families and students question whether the tragedy could have been prevented.
Calls for accountability, transparency and change are growing in the wake of a double homicide near the University of South Florida, as families and students question whether the tragedy could have been prevented.
Tampa HR investigation finds no discrimination in firing of former TPD Deputy Chief Ruth Cate, city says
The city of Tampa says there is no evidence of discrimination or retaliation tied to the dismissal of former Tampa Police Deputy Chief Ruth Cate.
The city of Tampa says there is no evidence of discrimination or retaliation tied to the dismissal of former Tampa Police Deputy Chief Ruth Cate.
BayCare partners with Rovex to test robots tasked with moving equipment at Clearwater hospital
Healthcare workers are often tasked with the physical labor of moving equipment and patients across sprawling hospital campuses, but a new pilot program in Clearwater hopes to offload that on to robots.
Healthcare workers are often tasked with the physical labor of moving equipment and patients across sprawling hospital campuses, but a new pilot program in Clearwater hopes to offload that on to robots.
Largo man serving life since 1990: Attorneys file new motion in alleged wrongful conviction case
Attorneys are pushing to free a Largo man who they say was wrongfully convicted of several crimes almost 40 years ago.
Attorneys are pushing to free a Largo man who they say was wrongfully convicted of several crimes almost 40 years ago.
11-year-old found safe after missing child alert: PSO
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office says 11-year-old Kaleb New has been found safe.
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office says 11-year-old Kaleb New has been found safe.
Families say complaints made to off-campus housing company were ignored before USF murders
A man accused of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students will remain behind bars without bond following a court hearing where he chose not to appear.
A man accused of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students will remain behind bars without bond following a court hearing where he chose not to appear.
DeSantis redistricting map clears Florida House committee, legal challenges expected
A controversial new congressional redistricting proposal backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis is moving through the Florida Legislature after clearing a House committee on a strict party-line vote Tuesday during a special session.
A controversial new congressional redistricting proposal backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis is moving through the Florida Legislature after clearing a House committee on a strict party-line vote Tuesday during a special session.
Charlie Crist criticizes Welch's leadership in mayoral bid: 'St. Pete is on hiatus from success’
Former Gov. and Rep. Charlie Crist filed papers at St. Petersburg City Hall on Monday to run for mayor.
Former Gov. and Rep. Charlie Crist filed papers at St. Petersburg City Hall on Monday to run for mayor.
Lake Wales' Grove Manor public housing complex to be demolished, getting massive affordable housing makeover
A public housing complex in Lake Wales will be demolished and redeveloped into affordable housing.
A public housing complex in Lake Wales will be demolished and redeveloped into affordable housing.