Sea of pink fills Raymond James Stadium for annual 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' walk

A sea of pink filled Raymond James Stadium this morning as community members gathered with a shared purpose. While every person carried a different story, all were walking toward the same goal: a future without breast cancer.

Over 500 volunteers clear debris from Sarasota County coastlines

More than 500 volunteers spread out across 22 sites in Sarasota County on Saturday morning to clean up coastal areas as part of the annual International Coastal Cleanup.

Tallahassee Police: Six victims remain hospitalized after shooting near FAMU stadium

The Tallahassee Police Department said five victims have been released from the hospital as of Sunday morning following the shooting near FAMU's Bragg Memorial Stadium.

Dad surprises 11-year-old son with World Series tickets to watch his Rays namesake

An 11-year-old Minnesota boy named Drew Rasmussen watched his Tampa Bay Rays namesake from the stands during Game 2 after his father surprised him with a trip to the World Series.

World Series Game 2: Tampa Bay Rays starting lineup

The Tampa Bay Rays set their starting lineup behind pitcher Drew Rasmussen to battle the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the 2026 World Series.

Tampa police crash: Cruiser overturns after colliding with a HART bus

A Tampa police cruiser overturned Saturday morning after colliding with a transit bus and a car at an East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard intersection, sending an officer and two bus riders to the hospital, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

From wedding bells to cowbells: Local couple looks back on 2009 Tropicana Field reception

As the Tampa Bay Rays chase a championship, a Winter Haven couple is looking back at their own big day at the ballpark – when they hosted their wedding reception at Tropicana Field in 2009.

World Series bet: Mayors put local pride and charity on line

St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson issued a charitable World Series wager Friday to support local non-profit groups.

'A lot of folks care': St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch fires back at Donald Trump World Series comment

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch fired back Friday morning at President Donald Trump's claim that "nobody cares" about a World Series featuring the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers.

World Series: St. Pete lays out security, traffic plan as city plans for Rays return home

More than 100 police officers, drones, K-9 teams and state and federal law enforcement partners will be part of a sweeping security operation when the World Series returns to Tropicana Field next week.

President Trump holds midterm rally in Florida: Here’s what to know

President Donald Trump is scheduled to address Florida voters during a midterm election rally in Fort Myers on Friday afternoon.

Man charged with attempted murder after alleged stabbing, carjacking in Tampa: HCSO

A man was critically injured Tuesday afternoon after an attacker repeatedly stabbed him, searched his pockets, and stole his vehicle in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Sarasota Military Academy: Students talk to astronaut in orbit

High school cadets at Sarasota Military Academy made contact with an astronaut on the International Space Station Thursday through an amateur radio link.

Deputies: Man found with gunshot wound in Pasco County

The Pasco County Sheriff’s office is investigating after a man was found shot in Hudson on Thursday, according to officials. 

Man dead after bar fight in Winter Haven, police looking for wanted suspect: WHPD

A 40-year-old Polk City man died Wednesday from injuries sustained in a violent bar fight. Police have issued an arrest warrant for manslaughter and are actively searching for the identified suspect.

Bradenton 'estranged married couple' found dead in murder-suicide, police say

Bradenton police are investigating after an estranged married couple was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide Thursday morning on 19th St W, according to officials.