Gov. DeSantis talks at Florida Rural Economic Development Summit 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his administration’s rural investments and warned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence during a speech at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit.
Snowcat Ridge reopens for the season, bringing a taste of winter to Florida
Snowcat Ridge, touted as Florida’s only alpine snow park, is reopening for the season this weekend in Dade City.
Tampa City Council considering ways to regulate bicycles on paths like Riverwalk saying it’s a safety issue
Tampa’s City Council is looking at ways to make city paths safer by regulating bicycles.
U.S. Marshals Task Force: A lifeline for missing children
In a world where the safety of children is paramount, the U.S. Marshals-led task force is making significant strides in locating and recovering missing children.
Anna Kepner: Mom of teen who died on cruise ship remembers her daughter’s constant smile
The mother of Anna Kepner, the 18-year-old found dead aboard a cruise ship, is sharing memories of her daughter and describing her as a joyful, compassionate young woman.
'They are just talented people': Beloved 'Ms. Sun City Center' pageant returns after 18 years
The beloved Ms. Sun City Center pageant is back eighteen years later. The community revived the pageant hoping to celebrate the beauty of seniors and their love of volunteering.
Clearwater firefighters reunite with dog they rescued from house fire
There was a heartwarming reunion between firefighters and a dog they rescued in a house fire earlier this month.
Florida lawmakers push to bring cursive back to classrooms
Two Florida lawmakers, Fl State Rep. Toby Overdorf (R) and Fl State Sen. Erin Grall (R), have introduced bills that would once again require cursive instruction in the state’s public schools. Cursive was removed from Florida’s required curriculum in 2010.
Where is Samantha Fiddler? The mystery behind a Canadian mom's disappearance in Polk County
In a case that has puzzled authorities and left a family in anguish, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is intensifying its investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Samantha Fiddler, a Canadian mother of three.
Grady Judd: Lakeland suspect killed after beating elderly man with brick, charging deputies
A suspect accused of beating an elderly man with a brick and charging at Polk County deputies was shot and killed in a Lakeland community Wednesday afternoon.
Florida homeowner sued by community district over foot-tall cross, wins $70,000
A five-year fight between a Florida homeowner in The Villages and its community development district over a 12-inch white cross displayed in the yard has ended with a $70,000 settlement.
Hillsborough school board weighs major construction projects due to Florida's expanded Schools of Hope program
The ongoing controversy over Florida’s expanded Schools of Hope program took center stage at this week’s Hillsborough County School Board meeting, where members weighed whether to move forward with major construction projects amid fears that charter operators could seek space inside brand-new campuses.
Brandon school adds library for blind and visually impaired students
Mann Middle School in Brandon unveiled a special library for blind and visually impaired students Wednesday.
Pinellas County sees promising tourism data following Hurricanes Helene, Milton
After Pinellas County's coastline was rocked by Hurricane Helene, tourism data shows a strong rebound. Visit St. Pete-Clearwater said the tourism numbers from October 2024 to September 2025 exceeded expectations.
Auburndale unveils Lake Ariana Park, celebrating its rich 'Mac's Beach's Legacy!'
The city of Auburndale is celebrating the opening of the brand-new Lake Ariana Park and Civic Center.
TECO, Duke Energy warn of utility scams on awareness day
TECO, Duke Energy, and the Better Business Bureau Serving West Florida (BBB) have designated Wednesday, Nov. 19 as Utility Scam Awareness Day in an effort to educate residents about these kinds of schemes.
VPK recipes for Thanksgiving provide laughs for loved ones
Kids create questionable Thanksgiving recipes in fun exercise
Man arrested after chase in stolen F-150, detectives find meth in backpack: HCSO
A man accused of stealing a truck in Plant City is facing several charges after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives and an aviation unit tracked him down during a pursuit Tuesday afternoon.
FHP releases photos of driver, SUV suspected in deadly Wesley Chapel hit-and-run
The Florida Highway Patrol released multiple photos of a driver and vehicle they believe were involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a 39-year-old man dead in Wesley Chapel Sunday night.
'Sacred Currents' examines how African cultures materialize spirituality
"Sacred Currents: Spirituality in African Art" is on display at the Lake Wales Arts Council.