Fire sparks at business in Hyde Park Village: Crews
A fire sparked at a business in Hyde Park Village on West Snow Avenue Thursday afternoon, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
A fire sparked at a business in Hyde Park Village on West Snow Avenue Thursday afternoon, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
LALA restaurant and bar owner accused of having child pornography
The owner of LALA in St. Petersburg and Tampa has been arrested on child porn charges.
The owner of LALA in St. Petersburg and Tampa has been arrested on child porn charges.
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson arrested in Orange County for excessive speeding
Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Orange County, Thursday, after police say she was driving over 100 mph.
Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Orange County, Thursday, after police say she was driving over 100 mph.
Mote Marine researchers study electronic pulse device aimed at deterring sharks from fishing lines
Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory are studying a device that could help fishermen. They just published research about an electronic pulse device aimed at deterring sharks from fishing lines.
Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory are studying a device that could help fishermen. They just published research about an electronic pulse device aimed at deterring sharks from fishing lines.
Gasparilla flotilla route shortened due to weather concerns as law enforcement continues safety preps
Due to expected windy conditions, the Gasparilla pirates decided to shorten their flotilla route this year.
Due to expected windy conditions, the Gasparilla pirates decided to shorten their flotilla route this year.
Lakeland PD’s red-light program catching serious violations as they work to curb dangerous driving
A way that the Lakeland Police Department is trying to reduce the number of traffic homicides and crashes is by using red-light cameras, which have captured serious speeding violations and near-collisions.
A way that the Lakeland Police Department is trying to reduce the number of traffic homicides and crashes is by using red-light cameras, which have captured serious speeding violations and near-collisions.
Hillsborough teacher receives life-saving kidney transplant thanks to fellow teacher: ‘We’re kidney sisters’
A Hillsborough County teacher started the new year with a renewed sense of health and hope, thanks to a fellow educator who answered her call for help.
A Hillsborough County teacher started the new year with a renewed sense of health and hope, thanks to a fellow educator who answered her call for help.
Homeschool students learning to put on a show at Patel Conservatory theatre classes
Each Wednesday morning, homeschool students learn the craft of theater through Patel Conservatory classes.
Each Wednesday morning, homeschool students learn the craft of theater through Patel Conservatory classes.
Venice woman arrested in illegal gambling operation at arcade, 66 slot machines seized: SCSO
A woman is facing charges after deputies shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Venice arcade Wednesday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A woman is facing charges after deputies shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Venice arcade Wednesday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Missing Bradenton man hit by vehicle on I-75 exit ramp: FHP
A 37-year-old man who was reported missing earlier this week in Manatee County was seriously injured Wednesday evening after being hit by a vehicle on an Interstate 75 exit ramp, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 37-year-old man who was reported missing earlier this week in Manatee County was seriously injured Wednesday evening after being hit by a vehicle on an Interstate 75 exit ramp, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Skeletal remains identified as 19-year-old Florida man reported missing nearly a decade ago
The nine-year search for Jacob Lyon has ended after authorities confirmed on Monday that skeletal remains found in a wooded area of Florida’s Panhandle in 2022 belong to the missing 19-year-old.
The nine-year search for Jacob Lyon has ended after authorities confirmed on Monday that skeletal remains found in a wooded area of Florida’s Panhandle in 2022 belong to the missing 19-year-old.
Gasparilla 2026: Cold weather prep underway ahead of potentially coldest parade in Tampa history
With tens of thousands of revelers expected to flood Bayshore Boulevard on Saturday, Gasparilla weekend is lining up to feel more like winter than a typical Tampa pirate invasion.
With tens of thousands of revelers expected to flood Bayshore Boulevard on Saturday, Gasparilla weekend is lining up to feel more like winter than a typical Tampa pirate invasion.
Tampa City Council take steps to fund South Howard flood relief plans
The long-contested plan to fix chronic flooding in South Tampa’s iconic "SoHo" district faced a critical check-up on Thursday.
The long-contested plan to fix chronic flooding in South Tampa’s iconic "SoHo" district faced a critical check-up on Thursday.
USF College of Nursing receives $2M gift to expand second-degree nursing program
The University of South Florida on Wednesday announced the $2 million donation, which will establish the Second Degree Nursing Success Scholarship, designed to make the college’s accelerated bachelor’s in nursing program more accessible.
The University of South Florida on Wednesday announced the $2 million donation, which will establish the Second Degree Nursing Success Scholarship, designed to make the college’s accelerated bachelor’s in nursing program more accessible.
Tips on how to improve your home in the cold
Winter is back in Tampa Bay and experts say you can improve your home's energy efficiency to keep your heating bill low.
Winter is back in Tampa Bay and experts say you can improve your home's energy efficiency to keep your heating bill low.
Choppy, windy conditions expected for Gasparilla flotilla, could be dangerous: Police
A windy forecast ahead of Gasparilla is raising safety concerns, as crowded waterways and choppy conditions could create dangerous situations.
A windy forecast ahead of Gasparilla is raising safety concerns, as crowded waterways and choppy conditions could create dangerous situations.
State law creating uterine fibroid research database not implemented 4 years later – what 1 lawmaker is doing
Lawmakers approved it, Governor Ron DeSantis signed it, but the law never actually got implemented four years ago to establish the uterine fibroid research database.
Lawmakers approved it, Governor Ron DeSantis signed it, but the law never actually got implemented four years ago to establish the uterine fibroid research database.
Tampa, St. Pete homicides, other crimes drop to lowest level in 50+ years — here’s what helped
As officers begin their shifts, new stats are showing their hard work is paying off in a big way. Both St. Petersburg and Tampa marked the lowest number of homicides in 2025 in more than 50 years.
As officers begin their shifts, new stats are showing their hard work is paying off in a big way. Both St. Petersburg and Tampa marked the lowest number of homicides in 2025 in more than 50 years.
City of St. Pete overspent nearly $50M in new financial audit, CFO says
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia discussed findings of excessive government spending in cities and counties across the state — including St. Petersburg and Hillsborough County — following a series of financial audits.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia discussed findings of excessive government spending in cities and counties across the state — including St. Petersburg and Hillsborough County — following a series of financial audits.
Mother charged with murder, accused of suffocating 4-year-old son: St. Pete Police
A St. Pete mother was charged with first-degree murder on Wednesday morning after police say she suffocated her 4-year-old son.
A St. Pete mother was charged with first-degree murder on Wednesday morning after police say she suffocated her 4-year-old son.