Teen riding E-bike struck by SUV in crosswalk, flown to hospital: FHP
A Manatee County teen has been hospitalized after an SUV failed to yield to a crosswalk.
A Manatee County teen has been hospitalized after an SUV failed to yield to a crosswalk.
City of Tampa announces plans for celebrating America's 250th anniversary
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park will be the site of the city of Tampa's "Liberty by the Bay" 4th of July celebration recognizing America's 250th anniversary.
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park will be the site of the city of Tampa's "Liberty by the Bay" 4th of July celebration recognizing America's 250th anniversary.
DeSantis signs death warrant for man convicted of killing 4-year-old girl and her mother
A day after the state carried out its fifth execution of the year, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his eighth death warrant of 2026.
A day after the state carried out its fifth execution of the year, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his eighth death warrant of 2026.
Venice police arrest man accused of urinating on merchandise causing $540 in damage
A man accused of damaging more than $500 worth of merchandise by urinating on it earlier this month has been arrested.
A man accused of damaging more than $500 worth of merchandise by urinating on it earlier this month has been arrested.
1 arrested, 1 wanted for questioning after man shot to death in Lake Placid: HCSO
One man is dead; another is in jail and a third is wanted for questioning after deputies say an ongoing dispute erupted into gunfire in Lake Placid on Wednesday night.
One man is dead; another is in jail and a third is wanted for questioning after deputies say an ongoing dispute erupted into gunfire in Lake Placid on Wednesday night.
Florida prisoner laughs as judge sentences him to life for killing cellmate with pen: 'You are amusing'
A Florida man convicted of killing his cellmate with a pen smiled and laughed as a judge sentenced him to life in prison Tuesday.
A Florida man convicted of killing his cellmate with a pen smiled and laughed as a judge sentenced him to life in prison Tuesday.
18-year-old arrested after attacking women with table knife: SPPD
A man has been arrested after attacking two women in downtown St. Petersburg with a table knife.
A man has been arrested after attacking two women in downtown St. Petersburg with a table knife.
Fugitive accused of plotting mass shooting at New Orleans festival arrested in Florida
A North Carolina man who reportedly threatened a mass shooting in New Orleans has been arrested in Florida.
A North Carolina man who reportedly threatened a mass shooting in New Orleans has been arrested in Florida.
Bucs fans double down on draft night fun with two can’t-miss parties; Here’s what to know
Buccaneers fans don’t have to pick between watching the NFL Draft and celebrating it. This year, they can do both.
Buccaneers fans don’t have to pick between watching the NFL Draft and celebrating it. This year, they can do both.
From ‘lowkey’ fans to 7,000-strong: Inside the K-Pop meetups transforming the Tampa Bay area
K-pop fans across the area create community with each other through meetups, sharing boba tea drinks, fan-made gifts and stories about their favorite music groups.
K-pop fans across the area create community with each other through meetups, sharing boba tea drinks, fan-made gifts and stories about their favorite music groups.
Florida Southern College memorializes Maj. Cody Khork: 'Building better people'
Family, friends, and fellow service members gathered at Florida Southern College in Lakeland to honor Maj. Cody Khork, not just to remember his life, but to ensure his impact carries on for future generations.
Family, friends, and fellow service members gathered at Florida Southern College in Lakeland to honor Maj. Cody Khork, not just to remember his life, but to ensure his impact carries on for future generations.
Florida law will limit local green policies, environmentalists share concerns
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1217 into law on Wednesday afternoon in Jacksonville. The law will prohibit local and state government entities from enforcing ‘net-zero’ greenhouse gas emissions policies.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1217 into law on Wednesday afternoon in Jacksonville. The law will prohibit local and state government entities from enforcing ‘net-zero’ greenhouse gas emissions policies.
Gov. DeSantis signs new Florida law paving way for air taxis and advanced air mobility
The next step in air travel is ready for liftoff as a new law was signed to lay groundwork for advanced air mobility in airports across Florida.
The next step in air travel is ready for liftoff as a new law was signed to lay groundwork for advanced air mobility in airports across Florida.
Bradenton's de Soto Heritage Festival Parade returns: 3 million beads and 87 years of tradition
If you take a drive down Manatee Avenue right now, you’ll see the telltale signs. The chairs are out, and the spots are being claimed. It’s a sure signal that the de Soto Grand Parade is getting ready to kick off Saturday night.
If you take a drive down Manatee Avenue right now, you’ll see the telltale signs. The chairs are out, and the spots are being claimed. It’s a sure signal that the de Soto Grand Parade is getting ready to kick off Saturday night.
Florida special session: Governor’s congressional map push sparks debate
The spotlight is turning to Florida ahead of a special session that will decide the fate of a new Congressional map that Republicans hope will net several seats for their party in November's midterm elections.
The spotlight is turning to Florida ahead of a special session that will decide the fate of a new Congressional map that Republicans hope will net several seats for their party in November's midterm elections.
University of Tampa breaks ground on new innovation center, focused on health and science fields
The University of Tampa broke ground on the largest investment in its 94-year history. The school is building the Dickey Science Innovation Center, overlooking the Hillsborough River.
The University of Tampa broke ground on the largest investment in its 94-year history. The school is building the Dickey Science Innovation Center, overlooking the Hillsborough River.
Clearwater officials apologize to North Greenwood residents over historic armory sale process
City of Clearwater officials apologized to North Greenwood residents Monday after neighbors said they were blindsided by the pending sale of the historic National Guard Armory to a local food manufacturer.
City of Clearwater officials apologized to North Greenwood residents Monday after neighbors said they were blindsided by the pending sale of the historic National Guard Armory to a local food manufacturer.
Lakeland CRA Mural Passport aims to boost tourism and business with art
A splash of color can make a huge difference in attracting people downtown and to other districts.
A splash of color can make a huge difference in attracting people downtown and to other districts.
Julio Foolio murder: Trial begins for 4 men accused in rapper’s shooting death
The trial for the four men charged in the shooting death of Jacksonville rapper Charles Jones, who went by the name Julio Foolio, began Wednesday with opening statements.
The trial for the four men charged in the shooting death of Jacksonville rapper Charles Jones, who went by the name Julio Foolio, began Wednesday with opening statements.
Ex-minor leaguer claimed he was ‘scared & frustrated’ before fleeing deadly Manatee County I-75 crash: PCA
A probable cause affidavit is revealing more details about what was going through the mind of a former minor league baseball player after he was allegedly involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash on I-75 in Manatee County on Monday morning.
A probable cause affidavit is revealing more details about what was going through the mind of a former minor league baseball player after he was allegedly involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash on I-75 in Manatee County on Monday morning.