Parrish growth boom leaves families struggling to find VPK and early learning centers
It is becoming a familiar challenge in Manatee County — keeping pace with continued growth.
It is becoming a familiar challenge in Manatee County — keeping pace with continued growth.
Eight O'Clock Theatre brings Broadway musical 'Crazy for You' to Largo
For Eight O'Clock's performances of "Crazy For You", performers created rhythms in a variety of ways.
For Eight O'Clock's performances of "Crazy For You", performers created rhythms in a variety of ways.
Former Polk County deputy arrested, accused of ‘emotionally entangled’ relationship with teen cadet: PCSO
A former Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy who served as an advisor for the agency’s cadet program is facing multiple felony charges after he reportedly sent inappropriate text messages to a 16-year-old cadet that he was supervising, according to PCSO.
A former Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy who served as an advisor for the agency’s cadet program is facing multiple felony charges after he reportedly sent inappropriate text messages to a 16-year-old cadet that he was supervising, according to PCSO.
UnitedHealthcare, BayCare contract deadline looms: Here's when Florida patients could lose in-network coverage
UnitedHealthcare and BayCare are coming up on the May 31 deadline to finalize a new contract to keep BayCare in-network.
UnitedHealthcare and BayCare are coming up on the May 31 deadline to finalize a new contract to keep BayCare in-network.
Second suspect in deadly Placid Lakes neighborhood shooting arrested
The second of two suspects accused in a deadly Highlands County shooting has turned himself in.
The second of two suspects accused in a deadly Highlands County shooting has turned himself in.
Davenport Ace Hardware former assistant manager arrested for $7.8K refund fraud: PCSO
A series of suspicious transactions at a Davenport Ace Hardware led to the arrest of a former assistant store manager.
A series of suspicious transactions at a Davenport Ace Hardware led to the arrest of a former assistant store manager.
Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is running for mayor of St. Pete
Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is running for St. Petersburg mayor.
Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is running for St. Petersburg mayor.
Bay Area-based nonprofit saves lives with seaplanes in Papua New Guinea
A Bay Area-based nonprofit is saving lives with seaplanes in Papua New Guinea.
A Bay Area-based nonprofit is saving lives with seaplanes in Papua New Guinea.
Nearly 40-year-old Hillsborough child abduction cold case leads to arrest of suspect in the Philippines
A cold case that haunted Hillsborough County for nearly four decades is seeing new movement after investigators linked a suspect living overseas to the 1989 kidnapping and sexual battery of a young girl.
A cold case that haunted Hillsborough County for nearly four decades is seeing new movement after investigators linked a suspect living overseas to the 1989 kidnapping and sexual battery of a young girl.
Florida launches AI probe after USF murder suspect accused of using ChatGPT to research cover-up
Days after the remains of one of the two missing University of South Florida doctoral students were found, prosecutors say the suspect may have turned to artificial intelligence for guidance on covering up the crime.
Days after the remains of one of the two missing University of South Florida doctoral students were found, prosecutors say the suspect may have turned to artificial intelligence for guidance on covering up the crime.
Tampa men arrested after drugs and guns seized in home raid: HCSO
Three men were arrested after detectives served a warrant at a Tampa home on April 24, finding guns, narcotics and drug paraphernalia, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Three men were arrested after detectives served a warrant at a Tampa home on April 24, finding guns, narcotics and drug paraphernalia, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
USF women's lacrosse wins conference title in second season
What started as nothing more than a vision nearly four years ago has officially come into focus for the USF women's lacrosse team.
What started as nothing more than a vision nearly four years ago has officially come into focus for the USF women's lacrosse team.
Former federal prosecutor charged with stabbing on Howard Frankland Bridge pleads guilty, apologizes to victim
A former federal prosecutor who stabbed another driver on the Howard Frankland Bridge in 2023 will serve 90 days in jail after the victim in the case helped broker a plea deal.
A former federal prosecutor who stabbed another driver on the Howard Frankland Bridge in 2023 will serve 90 days in jail after the victim in the case helped broker a plea deal.
Florida drought crisis: Upper Peace River in Polk County expected to run dry amid severe rainfall deficit
Rocks are exposed and a large portion of the bank of the Peace River in Arcadia is visible, serving as a clear sign of the extreme drought currently gripping the state.
Rocks are exposed and a large portion of the bank of the Peace River in Arcadia is visible, serving as a clear sign of the extreme drought currently gripping the state.
Family of USF doctoral student killed speaks out: 'We just want justice and accountability'
The family of Zamil Limon, a University of South Florida doctoral student, is mourning his loss and calling for justice after his body was discovered late last week, leading to the arrest of his roommate.
The family of Zamil Limon, a University of South Florida doctoral student, is mourning his loss and calling for justice after his body was discovered late last week, leading to the arrest of his roommate.
Tampa-St. Pete ferry service could relaunch by end of 2026 with new, more frequent boats
The Tampa Bay Ferry could be relaunched between downtown Tampa and downtown St. Pete by the end of 2026.
The Tampa Bay Ferry could be relaunched between downtown Tampa and downtown St. Pete by the end of 2026.
Sebring police call off Lake Jackson search after missing diver reportedly accounted for and safe
A search for a pair of possible missing divers has been called off after police confirmed there was only one diver who has been accounted for and is safe.
A search for a pair of possible missing divers has been called off after police confirmed there was only one diver who has been accounted for and is safe.
Ron DeSantis unveils new Florida congressional map that would give the GOP an extra four seats
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed the new redistricted congressional map for the state, which shows the GOP gaining an extra four seats.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed the new redistricted congressional map for the state, which shows the GOP gaining an extra four seats.
Suspect accused of killing 2 USF students allegedly used ChatGPT to search information about disposing a body
Newly released court documents are shedding disturbing light on the deaths of two University of South Florida doctoral students and the investigation that led detectives to a suspect.
Newly released court documents are shedding disturbing light on the deaths of two University of South Florida doctoral students and the investigation that led detectives to a suspect.
Florida redistricting special session: What’s at stake for control of Congress?
State lawmakers return to the capital Tuesday for a special legislative session focused on redistricting, a process that could prove pivotal in the fight for control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
State lawmakers return to the capital Tuesday for a special legislative session focused on redistricting, a process that could prove pivotal in the fight for control of the U.S. House of Representatives.