Tampa's Homesick Bagels brings a taste of Jersey to North Hyde Park

For Travis Kaiser, bagels are personal. Growing up at the Jersey Shore, he says weekly trips to the bagel shop were part of life. Now, he is bringing that tradition to Tampa through Homesick Bagels.

St. Pete couple facing more child abuse charges, accused of leaving toddler at home in filthy conditions: SPD

A couple already facing felony child abuse charges in connection to the death of an infant are now accused of abusing a second child and leaving her in filthy living conditions, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Appeals court rules 'Alligator Alcatraz' can stay open, rejecting push for federal environmental impact review

"Alligator Alcatraz," an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, can remain open, an appeals court ruled on Tuesday, upholding its earlier decision to block a judge's order for the facility to wind down operations for failing to comply with federal environmental law.

Child on electric skateboard hit, killed in Wesley Chapel subdivision: FHP

A 12-year-old boy was killed Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in Wesley Chapel, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

BTS merchandise pop-up stops Tampa traffic

Crews in Tampa are setting up a large merchandise pop-up event ahead of a highly anticipated weekend for fans of global K-pop sensation, BTS.

Sarasota school board enforces strict limits on student demonstrations, escalating free speech battle

A divided Sarasota County School Board narrowly approved a new student protest policy on Tuesday, a move many in the community link to recent demonstrations over immigration enforcement.

Mothballs found scattered at St. Pete Beach nesting site one week before protected birds arrive

Environmental advocates are raising alarms after what they call a deliberate act of sabotage at a key shorebird nesting site, just days before the protected birds are expected to arrive to nest.

Missing USF doctoral students may be together: Police

University of South Florida police and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are asking for help locating two missing USF students.

Tampa mobile home fire spreads to at least 4 residences, dog rescued: TFR

Crews saved a dog after a mobile home caught fire Tuesday afternoon and the flames spread to other nearby residences, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.

Bay Area officials urge drivers to prioritize work zone safety as construction picks up

The spotlight is on work zone safety across the country this week, as utility crews and law enforcement in the Bay Area push for drivers to be more cautious on the road.

Storm Distillery owner dies days after business explodes in downtown Inverness

Days after Storm Distillery exploded in downtown Inverness, its owner has passed away, according to a post the business made on its Facebook page. 

Lecanto mobile home seriously damaged by fire, 2 pets killed and multiple rescued: CCFR

Two pets are dead and multiple other animals were rescued by firefighters Saturday afternoon after a blaze spread through a mobile home in Lecanto, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.

Tampa shooting under investigation after man found dead in business park: HCSO

Deputies are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead with gunshot wounds Tuesday afternoon in a Tampa business park, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.