USF student survives stroke caused by rare heart condition
A 20-year-old USF student who survived a rare stroke that was caused by a rare heart condition returned home following weeks of intensive treatment and rehabilitation at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.
A 20-year-old USF student who survived a rare stroke that was caused by a rare heart condition returned home following weeks of intensive treatment and rehabilitation at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.
Boston developer files building permit for Pinellas Park data center
A Boston-based developer is aiming to build a new data center in Pinellas Park, sparking infrastructure and environmental questions as other Florida communities pause similar projects.
A Boston-based developer is aiming to build a new data center in Pinellas Park, sparking infrastructure and environmental questions as other Florida communities pause similar projects.
Pasco County neurodivergent athlete Marlynne Stutzman fights for race equity
A Pasco County endurance runner is shattering sports inclusion barriers while fighting for equal competitive recognition after rewriting the record books for neurodivergent athletes.
A Pasco County endurance runner is shattering sports inclusion barriers while fighting for equal competitive recognition after rewriting the record books for neurodivergent athletes.
Hillsborough County commissioners discuss impacts of proposed property tax reform, including layoffs
Hillsborough County commissioners are weighing the potential impacts of a proposed property tax reform amendment that Florida voters will decide on this November, as they discussed the proposal for the first time Wednesday.
Hillsborough County commissioners are weighing the potential impacts of a proposed property tax reform amendment that Florida voters will decide on this November, as they discussed the proposal for the first time Wednesday.
Seminole father arrested on child porn charges after texting about sexually abusing son on social media app
An adoptive father in Seminole was arrested on multiple child pornography charges after he was caught talking about sexually abusing his 7-year-old son on a messaging app.
An adoptive father in Seminole was arrested on multiple child pornography charges after he was caught talking about sexually abusing his 7-year-old son on a messaging app.
Pilot killed in Polk County plane crash remembered by aviation community
An experimental plane broke apart midair and plunged into a Polk County cow pasture Monday night, killing a passionate 23-year-old pilot and flight instructor, according to the sheriff's office.
An experimental plane broke apart midair and plunged into a Polk County cow pasture Monday night, killing a passionate 23-year-old pilot and flight instructor, according to the sheriff's office.
Woman pleads guilty to reckless driving after driving onto St. Pete Beach footpath
A woman has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk on St. Pete Beach, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
A woman has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk on St. Pete Beach, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Hillsborough County agencies share resources for physical, emotional, and financial elder abuse
Hillsborough County seniors gathered at the Brandon Senior Center on Wednesday to hear experts share tips and resources for spotting physical, emotional, and financial elder abuse.
Hillsborough County seniors gathered at the Brandon Senior Center on Wednesday to hear experts share tips and resources for spotting physical, emotional, and financial elder abuse.
Manor Riverwalk District construction begins on Tampa riverfront
A piece of undeveloped riverfront land in downtown Tampa is transforming into a massive $800 million mixed-use development.
A piece of undeveloped riverfront land in downtown Tampa is transforming into a massive $800 million mixed-use development.
Rapper Vanilla Ice surprises Florida deputy at awards ceremony
A routine traffic stop turned into a lifelong friendship and a star-studded retirement surprise for a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy.
A routine traffic stop turned into a lifelong friendship and a star-studded retirement surprise for a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy.
Tropical Storm Arthur forms in Gulf
The first tropical storm of the 2026 hurricane season formed in the Gulf on Wednesday.
The first tropical storm of the 2026 hurricane season formed in the Gulf on Wednesday.
Florida e-bike safety bill: What to know about proposed rules and speed limit changes
Florida lawmakers approved a sweeping transportation bill aimed at regulating e-bikes on public sidewalks and paths after pediatric surgeons raised alarms over a spike in severe traumatic brain injuries.
Florida lawmakers approved a sweeping transportation bill aimed at regulating e-bikes on public sidewalks and paths after pediatric surgeons raised alarms over a spike in severe traumatic brain injuries.
Tampa juice bar owner fights to rebuild after suspected DUI crash, driver arrested
A suspected impaired driver smashed into a Northeast Tampa juice bar, leaving the business owner facing devastating structural damage and fighting to save her community gathering space.
A suspected impaired driver smashed into a Northeast Tampa juice bar, leaving the business owner facing devastating structural damage and fighting to save her community gathering space.
USF marine science research destroyed in St. Pete lab fire caused by lightning strike
A lightning strike sparked a devastating fire at the USF College of Marine Science Lab last month, destroying decades of critical research and tens of millions of dollars in equipment in St. Petersburg.
A lightning strike sparked a devastating fire at the USF College of Marine Science Lab last month, destroying decades of critical research and tens of millions of dollars in equipment in St. Petersburg.
Woman arrested for attacking elderly 7-Eleven clerk in Largo
A 73-year-old convenience store worker is recovering after police say a woman attacked her Tuesday afternoon at a Largo 7-Eleven.
A 73-year-old convenience store worker is recovering after police say a woman attacked her Tuesday afternoon at a Largo 7-Eleven.
Manatee County commissioners revisit Piney Point cleanup contract after deadlocked vote
Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday to tap into funds held by a court-appointed receiver to cover a cleanup contract amendment at the former Piney Point phosphate plant, averting the immediate use of new local tax dollars.
Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday to tap into funds held by a court-appointed receiver to cover a cleanup contract amendment at the former Piney Point phosphate plant, averting the immediate use of new local tax dollars.
Hillsborough County leaders divided over proposed property tax reform amendment
Hillsborough County leaders are preparing to discuss a new report that warns of significant budget challenges if Florida voters approve a proposed property tax reform amendment this November.
Hillsborough County leaders are preparing to discuss a new report that warns of significant budget challenges if Florida voters approve a proposed property tax reform amendment this November.
Pasco County data centers: Commissioners push for 12-month construction freeze
Pasco County leaders are clamping down on data center development after a surge of community pushback over constant noise, high water usage and severe flooding risks.
Pasco County leaders are clamping down on data center development after a surge of community pushback over constant noise, high water usage and severe flooding risks.
DeSantis signs public safety bills to protect law enforcement officers, crack down on repeat violent offenders
State officials enacted stricter criminal penalties Tuesday morning to protect law enforcement officers and crack down on repeat violent offenders across Florida.
State officials enacted stricter criminal penalties Tuesday morning to protect law enforcement officers and crack down on repeat violent offenders across Florida.
Hillsborough County youth fire academy works to build future workforce
The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Foundation’s Alan D. Anderson Summer Youth Fire Academy is giving 35 local teenagers hands-on experience during a two-week program in June.
The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Foundation’s Alan D. Anderson Summer Youth Fire Academy is giving 35 local teenagers hands-on experience during a two-week program in June.