Fire destroys two semi-tractor trailers and damages third in Hernando County
Several semi-trucks catch fire at Hernando County RaceTrac convenience store.
Several semi-trucks catch fire at Hernando County RaceTrac convenience store.
Scooter driver killed in crash on US 27 in Davenport: PCSO
A 52-year-old man is dead after a crash involving a scooter and a car in Davenport Christmas morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 52-year-old man is dead after a crash involving a scooter and a car in Davenport Christmas morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Could a 50-year mortgage make homeownership more affordable?
As people look ahead to 2026, many are hoping it’s the year they can finally afford to buy a home. One idea that’s gaining traction is a 50-year mortgage, pitched as a way to lower monthly payments.
As people look ahead to 2026, many are hoping it’s the year they can finally afford to buy a home. One idea that’s gaining traction is a 50-year mortgage, pitched as a way to lower monthly payments.
Motorcyclist dead in Tampa crash, police say
Police say a motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Tampa Friday evening.
Police say a motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Tampa Friday evening.
Sun City Center man concerned about damaged homes, safety from golf balls flying over netting
Sal Perniciaro says he moved to the 55+ community Fairway Pointe in Sun City Center to retire in peace and quiet, but he can't because he's constantly worrying about golf balls flying around and over the net from the golf course that butts up to his backyard.
Sal Perniciaro says he moved to the 55+ community Fairway Pointe in Sun City Center to retire in peace and quiet, but he can't because he's constantly worrying about golf balls flying around and over the net from the golf course that butts up to his backyard.
Local Ukrainians react as Trump, Zelenskyy prepare for meeting in Florida
As world leaders prepare for peace deal talks in Florida, the war in Ukraine feels anything but distant for members of the Ukrainian community in Tampa.
As world leaders prepare for peace deal talks in Florida, the war in Ukraine feels anything but distant for members of the Ukrainian community in Tampa.
New sticker program helps Manatee County deputies 'respond with care'
It's a small sticker, with a big job in Manatee County. A 'Respond with Care' sticker alerts first responders to situations that could bring them face to face with someone with special needs.
It's a small sticker, with a big job in Manatee County. A 'Respond with Care' sticker alerts first responders to situations that could bring them face to face with someone with special needs.
Archaeologists uncover site of America’s first Christmas near Florida capitol
Florida archaeologists have confirmed a stunning find hidden in plain sight: the site of Hernando de Soto’s winter encampment of 1539–1540 — and the location of the first Christmas ever celebrated on land that would become the United States. The hilltop sits just steps from Florida’s state archaeology headquarters in Tallahassee.
Florida archaeologists have confirmed a stunning find hidden in plain sight: the site of Hernando de Soto’s winter encampment of 1539–1540 — and the location of the first Christmas ever celebrated on land that would become the United States. The hilltop sits just steps from Florida’s state archaeology headquarters in Tallahassee.
Holiday cleanup: what to recycle and what to throw away
Christmas 2025 is officially in the books, and now it’s time for the cleanup. Solid waste officials say don’t recycle artificial trees.
Christmas 2025 is officially in the books, and now it’s time for the cleanup. Solid waste officials say don’t recycle artificial trees.
8-year-old world record holder from Ukraine performing in Nik Wallenda's Wonderland: Believe
8-year-old Olesya Kucherenko is performing her hand balancing act in Nik Wallenda's Wonderland: Believe performance.
8-year-old Olesya Kucherenko is performing her hand balancing act in Nik Wallenda's Wonderland: Believe performance.
Indian Rocks Beach saying goodbye to free parking
A major change is on the horizon at one of Pinellas County’s most popular spots on the sand. Indian Rocks Beach is getting rid of free beach parking.
A major change is on the horizon at one of Pinellas County’s most popular spots on the sand. Indian Rocks Beach is getting rid of free beach parking.
'Giving Machine' brings unique way to donate to community this holiday season
Christmas shopping may be through, but the giving is not quite done yet.
Christmas shopping may be through, but the giving is not quite done yet.
Motorcyclist killed in Pasco County crash on Christmas Eve
A 55-year-old Holiday man is dead after a motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 55-year-old Holiday man is dead after a motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Homeless man seriously burned in Clearwater fire; investigation underway
Police and firefighters are investigating after a 34-year-old homeless man was severely burned in Clearwater Wednesday night.
Police and firefighters are investigating after a 34-year-old homeless man was severely burned in Clearwater Wednesday night.
Metropolitan Ministries serves 1,000 hot meals as Christmas begins across Tampa Bay
Christmas Day got underway early at Metropolitan Ministries. Before sunrise, staff and volunteers filled the kitchen at the nonprofit’s Tampa campus, preparing 1,000 hot Christmas meals for people experiencing homelessness.
Christmas Day got underway early at Metropolitan Ministries. Before sunrise, staff and volunteers filled the kitchen at the nonprofit’s Tampa campus, preparing 1,000 hot Christmas meals for people experiencing homelessness.
Doctors warn of flu, RSV surge as cases more than double for children at Bay Area hospital
No one wants to see the smallest family members down for the count, but Tampa Bay area doctors said more kids are coming in sick this holiday season, some forced to stay in the hospital with respiratory illnesses.
No one wants to see the smallest family members down for the count, but Tampa Bay area doctors said more kids are coming in sick this holiday season, some forced to stay in the hospital with respiratory illnesses.
Volunteers prepare Christmas Eve meal for families at Metropolitan Ministries
A team of volunteers stepped into the kitchen at Metropolitan Ministries on Christmas Eve to prepare meals for families facing hard times.
A team of volunteers stepped into the kitchen at Metropolitan Ministries on Christmas Eve to prepare meals for families facing hard times.
Tampa travelers reunite with family for the holidays
As we are one sleep away from Christmas Day, there are many air travelers gearing up to reunite with their loved ones this Christmas holiday.
As we are one sleep away from Christmas Day, there are many air travelers gearing up to reunite with their loved ones this Christmas holiday.
How Salvation Army volunteers sort donated Angel Tree gifts to make sure every child gets a Christmas gift
The Angel Tree is a yearly program organized by the Salvation Army in partnership with Walmart stores to help bring Christmas joy to every child.
The Angel Tree is a yearly program organized by the Salvation Army in partnership with Walmart stores to help bring Christmas joy to every child.
Blood donations drop during the holidays as nationwide shortage grows
The holidays are often described as a season of giving. But this time of year, one gift is in especially short supply: blood.
The holidays are often described as a season of giving. But this time of year, one gift is in especially short supply: blood.