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.
Florida Orchestra to perform in newly revitalized Centro Asturiano de Tampa venue in Ybor City
Music is returning to Centro Asturiano de Tampa at East Palm Avenue and North Nebraska Avenue in Ybor City Saturday night.
Annual exhibition, 'Creative stART,' showcases art creativity of Pinellas County students
The creativity of Pinellas County art students is currently being showcased at "Creative stART" at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
61-year-old motorcyclist killed in Wesley Chapel crash on County Road 54
A 61-year-old motorcyclist was killed Monday in a crash with a Jeep in Wesley Chapel, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium reports record-breaking sea turtle nesting season
Just before sunrise from April through October, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s sea turtle nesting team documents sea turtle activity on Pinellas County’s beaches.
Bomb squad finds inactive grenades in student's backpack at Sarasota Military Academy, police say
Sarasota police say a bomb squad found inactive grenades in a student's backpack while investigating at Sarasota Military Academy Tuesday morning.
Kitchen fire destroys Avon Park home: HCFR
An Avon Park home was destroyed by a fire that started in the kitchen, according to Highlands County Fire Rescue.
Rescued parrots find a home at Inverness sanctuary
Ziggy's Haven Bird Sanctuary at 84 N Florida Avenue in Inverness takes in birds that are abandoned, confiscated or turned over by their owners because they can no longer care for them.
Tampa Bay Bucs, Habitat for Humanity join forces for holiday home build
On Tuesday morning, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough teamed up to help build two homes in Brandon.
Bayshore High School assistant football coach accused of soliciting sexual contact with a student
A high school coach in Manatee County has been charged with soliciting sexual battery by an authority figure.
Polk County voters to decide on school tax referendum next year
Polk County commissioners have voted to send a one-mill property tax referendum to voters in November 2026, aimed at boosting funding for the local school district.
Video: Machete-wielding Florida man arrested during traffic stop after bolting from sheriff’s office
A Florida man described as a reckless criminal is behind bars after deputies say he smashed a victim’s car window with a machete after chasing them through the streets of Lehigh Acres.
Florida man accused of stabbing woman to death outside Dollar General is a convicted sex offender
A 24-hour manhunt triggered by a deadly stabbing at a Florida Dollar General store came to an end on Saturday with the arrest of a convicted sex offender.
FDLE arrests Ocala man in death of missing U.K. woman
A missing-person case that began in the United Kingdom has now developed into a Florida homicide case.
Friends of DJ killed during Tampa road rage shooting call for transparent police investigation
Community members and clergymen are calling on the Tampa Police Department to release the name of the person who shot and killed their friend, a well-known DJ, during a road rage incident.
Florida father sent back to prison under law that no longer exists
Robert Woodall fired what he calls warning shots into the ground during a fight more than 20 years ago. The bullet ricocheted and injured another man’s ankle.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport eyes major expansion as commissioners prepare key vote
PIE is in the middle of a historic growth streak, breaking monthly passenger records since February and projecting its biggest year ever in 2025.
Hillsborough County urges residents to avoid drain-dumping cooking oils during Thanksgiving
If you're going to be cooking in the kitchen during Thanksgiving week, Hillsborough County has a warning for disposing of cooking oils, fats and grease.
K-9 locates gun underneath shed that was used in Wauchula gas station shooting: FWC
A K-9 with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) uncovered a gun underneath a shed that investigators say was used in a shooting between two people at a Wauchula gas station.
The Rod and Reel Pier restaurant reopening on Holmes Beach after storm destruction
The Rod and Reel Restaurant and Pier was a landmark on Anna Maria Island, until Hurricane Milton washed it away last year.