St. Pete business offering place for artists, small-batch producers
In the heart of downtown St. Pete, The Merchant stands as a celebration of all things local — a shop that’s part boutique, part art gallery, and all about community.
DeSantis signs death warrant in 1987 Florida murders
In what could be Florida’s record 19th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for an inmate convicted in the 1987 murders of two people in a home in Okaloosa County.
Clearwater nonprofit reopens renovated kitchen and dining hall
The Homeless Empowerment Program in Clearwater reopened its renovated dining hall and kitchen Wednesday.
Anna Kepner's stepbrother, 16, a 'suspect' in Florida teen's death aboard cruise ship: Court filing
The 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, the Florida teenager who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship, is being investigated as a possible suspect in the teen's death, according to a new court filing in an unrelated family case.
Tampa ranked worst city in U.S. for holiday traffic: Report
A new report from Consumer Affairs has ranked Tampa as the worst city to drive in during the holidays.
Spring Hill teen riding dirt bike with no lights killed in crash with truck: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol says a 19-year-old man riding a mini dirt bike with no lights on is dead after a crash with a truck in Spring Hill Tuesday evening.
Sarasota man accused of keeping kids out of school while living in home with bugs, trash, empty beer cans
A Sarasota man is facing felony child neglect charges after police said his three sons were found living in deplorable conditions and not going to school.
Gov. DeSantis speaks at groundbreaking for University of Florida's Hamilton School
The school website also shows concept art for the transformation, which will include seminar rooms and a lecture hall and event space.
Strawberry Crest student with loaded gun, knife in backpack tried to take deputy’s firearm: HCSO
A student from Strawberry Crest High School was arrested on Tuesday after deputies say he brought a loaded gun and a knife to school.
Florida lawmakers renew debate over lowering firearm age to 18
Florida lawmakers are once again debating whether 18-year-olds should be allowed to buy rifles and other long guns in the state.
Inside the operation that recovered more than 100 missing children in Florida
Since 2015, the U.S. Marshals have been committed to recovering critically missing children.
Town of Dundee votes to keep municipal elections in April, denying 18-month term extension
The town of Dundee's municipal elections will remain in April of next year, rather than being moved to November 2027.
Southwest Florida Water Management District announces water shortage, no restrictions for now
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is putting counties and homeowners on notice by issuing a phase one water shortage.
Leaders, engineers talk about findings during phase one of Resilient St. Pete Action Plan
The City of St. Petersburg shared what they found out during phase one of their Resilient St. Pete Action Plan. They held a virtual meeting Tuesday night to show off their new, interactive map showing each neighborhood involved.
Manatee County approves curfew for those under the age of sixteen
A curfew for teenagers. That's what Manatee County officials said they wanted, to help keep kids off the streets at night.
Anna Kepner update: Stepbrother may face charges in Florida teen's death on Carnival cruise: Filing
The FBI could be launching a criminal investigation related to the death of Anna Kepner, the Titusville high school student who mysteriously died aboard a Carnival cruise ship.
Winter Village skating rink built with the help of Tampa Bay Lightning
Crews in downtown Tampa are getting an early start on winter this week as they begin building the Winter Village ice rink at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
City of Tampa using traffic solutions platform to push road, lane closure updates to GPS apps quickly
The city of Tampa signed a three-year contract with One.network, a platform that allows officials to send information about road and lane closures to GPS providers, so drivers can better navigate Tampa’s roads.
Popular gaming app, Roblox, rolling out new safety feature
The popular gaming platform, Roblox, is rolling out a new feature to require age checks of its users.
Artist painting helmet for South Tampa girl recovering from viral meningitis, severe encephalitis
A South Tampa artist is using her talents to paint a small helmet that will be needed to help protect 5-year-old Laine Nipper’s head as she recovers from viral meningitis and severe encephalitis.