Red-light camera violations increase as Lakeland experiences major growth
With all the growth Lakeland has been experiencing, red-light camera violations have actually increased over the years. This is another reason why the city is taking a closer look at where these cameras and school speed zone cameras should be located.
With all the growth Lakeland has been experiencing, red-light camera violations have actually increased over the years. This is another reason why the city is taking a closer look at where these cameras and school speed zone cameras should be located.
Gold prices hit record highs: What that means for Tampa Bay area stores, investors
At the beginning of the year, an ounce of gold was trading at $2,669 an ounce. On Friday, though, gold closed at $3,668 an ounce, which is up more than 200% in the last two years.
At the beginning of the year, an ounce of gold was trading at $2,669 an ounce. On Friday, though, gold closed at $3,668 an ounce, which is up more than 200% in the last two years.
Homeschooling on the rise in Florida as families leave public schools
Florida public schools are experiencing a steep drop in enrollment, with Hillsborough County alone losing 7,000 students since last year. A major driver of that decline is the surge in homeschooling.
Florida public schools are experiencing a steep drop in enrollment, with Hillsborough County alone losing 7,000 students since last year. A major driver of that decline is the surge in homeschooling.
Highlands County fisherman dies after going overboard on Lake Damon: HCSO
A day on the lake turned deadly for an angler in Highlands County on Sunday.
A day on the lake turned deadly for an angler in Highlands County on Sunday.
Clearwater's Hassell Florist blooms from generation to generation: ‘We do everything the same'
Hassell Florist is more than a business; it's a Clearwater landmark. The shop has stood on the same corner for 66 years, a testament to its deep roots in the community.
Hassell Florist is more than a business; it's a Clearwater landmark. The shop has stood on the same corner for 66 years, a testament to its deep roots in the community.
DeSantis signs execution warrant for ‘Deacon of Death’ convicted in Hillsborough murders
In what could be Florida’s 14th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of murdering two women in 1996 in Hillsborough County and dumping them in a pond.
In what could be Florida’s 14th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of murdering two women in 1996 in Hillsborough County and dumping them in a pond.
Tampa couple brews up viral success with giant coffee cup café
Tampa’s latest coffee cart is probably the hottest cup of Joe on the market, and it’s also likely the largest cup of coffee on the market. However, this giant idea actually started off quite small.
Tampa’s latest coffee cart is probably the hottest cup of Joe on the market, and it’s also likely the largest cup of coffee on the market. However, this giant idea actually started off quite small.
Tampa's Robles Park Village demolition begins to make way for $800M redevelopment project
A piece of Tampa history came down on Monday.
A piece of Tampa history came down on Monday.
14-year-old Florida boy arrested after shooting and killing another teen, deputies say
A 14-year-old Florida boy is facing murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed another teenager last week.
A 14-year-old Florida boy is facing murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed another teenager last week.
Local Faith Groups Protest Growing Number of Immigrant Detention Centers
Florida is rapidly expanding its network of immigrant detention centers.
Florida is rapidly expanding its network of immigrant detention centers.
Grady Judd: Man drowns in Lake Clinch on Sunday
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says that a man drowned in Lake Clinch on Sunday afternoon.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says that a man drowned in Lake Clinch on Sunday afternoon.
Born locally, Box of Cubans branches out to new location
Born in a gas station, Box of Cubans is expanding with a new location in Riverview.
Born in a gas station, Box of Cubans is expanding with a new location in Riverview.
Fire destroys Inverness RV after mechanical failure in engine: CCFR
An Inverness RV was destroyed after Citrus County Fire Rescue says a mechanical failure in the engine compartment sparked a fire on Friday afternoon.
An Inverness RV was destroyed after Citrus County Fire Rescue says a mechanical failure in the engine compartment sparked a fire on Friday afternoon.
Webster man dies after motorcycle accident on US-301: FHP
A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a Kia Sorento on US-301 in Ridge Manor on Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a Kia Sorento on US-301 in Ridge Manor on Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Firefighter directing traffic struck by SUV on I-75: FHP
A firefighter who was directing traffic on I-75 was hospitalized after being hit by an SUV early on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A firefighter who was directing traffic on I-75 was hospitalized after being hit by an SUV early on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Tarpon Springs church donates $2.4M to local schools and nonprofits after closing
The Church on the Bayou Presbyterian Church, a Tarpon Springs landmark since 1888, is shutting down after suffering repeated hurricane damage.
The Church on the Bayou Presbyterian Church, a Tarpon Springs landmark since 1888, is shutting down after suffering repeated hurricane damage.
Man drowns in Sarasota, investigation underway: SCSO
A man drowned near the 9000 block of Blind Pass Rd. in Sarasota on Saturday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
A man drowned near the 9000 block of Blind Pass Rd. in Sarasota on Saturday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Talbot House withdraws application for E Memorial Blvd. location
A community and homeless services provider in Lakeland has withdrawn its application to move a new location.
A community and homeless services provider in Lakeland has withdrawn its application to move a new location.
Florida man with knife threatens people at Spring Hill gas station: HCSO
A Florida man holding a knife was walking around threatening people near a Mobile gas station in Spring Hill, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida man holding a knife was walking around threatening people near a Mobile gas station in Spring Hill, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Undocumented migrant charged with DUI after hitting, killing pedestrian in Bradenton: FHP
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a drunk driver in Bradenton on Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a drunk driver in Bradenton on Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.