Hillsborough voters could decide whether to elect school superintendent under new Florida bill
Voters in Hillsborough County could soon decide whether they want to elect their school superintendent rather than have the position appointed by the school board.
Voters in Hillsborough County could soon decide whether they want to elect their school superintendent rather than have the position appointed by the school board.
Family mourns man killed by suspect while clearing land on New Port Richey property: ‘He was a good man’
A family is grieving after a father was shot and killed while he was doing work on his own property in New Port Richey.
A family is grieving after a father was shot and killed while he was doing work on his own property in New Port Richey.
MOSI exhibition 'Dreaming in Bamboo' highlights blend of science and art
Artist Alexander Nixon knew that the Museum of Science and Innovation (MOSI) was the perfect home for his collection "Dreaming in Bamboo."
Artist Alexander Nixon knew that the Museum of Science and Innovation (MOSI) was the perfect home for his collection "Dreaming in Bamboo."
Florida father with more than 30 arrests accused of giving child LSD
A Florida father is back in jail after deputies said he gave his child acid.
A Florida father is back in jail after deputies said he gave his child acid.
Sarasota's Leonard Reid House celebrates 100 years as community beacon for African American history
A group of children and parrots fluttered about the Leonard Reid house on Thursday in Sarasota. The parrots helped bring history back to life for the next generation.
A group of children and parrots fluttered about the Leonard Reid house on Thursday in Sarasota. The parrots helped bring history back to life for the next generation.
Video: Florida deputies pop open door to rescue toddler trapped inside locked car
Florida deputies saved a toddler who was accidentally locked inside a vehicle outside a mall, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Florida deputies saved a toddler who was accidentally locked inside a vehicle outside a mall, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Young woman shapes St. Pete skyline at 400 Central: 'No two days are the same'
Rising high above downtown St. Petersburg, the Residences at 400 Central is the tallest residential tower on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Rising high above downtown St. Petersburg, the Residences at 400 Central is the tallest residential tower on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
52 cats seized from Citrus County animal rescue volunteer’s home that had dead cat in bathroom: CCSO
A Citrus County woman is facing animal cruelty charges after deputies say they found a dead cat decomposing in a bathroom and seized more than 50 cats from her home.
A Citrus County woman is facing animal cruelty charges after deputies say they found a dead cat decomposing in a bathroom and seized more than 50 cats from her home.
Ybor City custom hat shop blends western style with Florida flair
Inside a small workshop in Ybor City, classic hat making is getting a Florida makeover.
Inside a small workshop in Ybor City, classic hat making is getting a Florida makeover.
Bill to potentially block Manatee cruise port approved
A new coastal resiliency bill passed by Florida lawmakers could stand in the way of a proposed cruise terminal in Manatee County.
A new coastal resiliency bill passed by Florida lawmakers could stand in the way of a proposed cruise terminal in Manatee County.
150,000 people in Pinellas County face food insecurity — ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser steps in
More than 150,000 people in Pinellas County struggle to get enough food, according to figures shared by Daystar Life Center, and this weekend, the nonprofit is asking the community to help fill that gap.
More than 150,000 people in Pinellas County struggle to get enough food, according to figures shared by Daystar Life Center, and this weekend, the nonprofit is asking the community to help fill that gap.
Investigation ongoing after shots fired from Largo apartment: Police
Largo police are investigating a shooting that was reported at an apartment complex on Wednesday evening.
Largo police are investigating a shooting that was reported at an apartment complex on Wednesday evening.
Florida lawmakers pass bill boosting high school coaches’ pay, cracking down on transfers
A major bill aimed at raising pay for high school coaches and tightening student-athlete transfer rules is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk after lawmakers approved the final version of legislation originally filed as CS/HB 731.
A major bill aimed at raising pay for high school coaches and tightening student-athlete transfer rules is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk after lawmakers approved the final version of legislation originally filed as CS/HB 731.
Man breaks into Parrish home, attacks woman in garage
A Parrish couple described the moments that followed after they faced an attack at home when a man broke into their garage on Sunday night.
A Parrish couple described the moments that followed after they faced an attack at home when a man broke into their garage on Sunday night.
Dade City ranch owner’s cattle attacked by pack of dogs for months
A pack of dogs has repeatedly attacked and killed cattle at a ranch in Dade City. Surveillance video shows the dogs racing across the property in the dark and closing in on cows.
A pack of dogs has repeatedly attacked and killed cattle at a ranch in Dade City. Surveillance video shows the dogs racing across the property in the dark and closing in on cows.
Murder of former Suncoast Playboy Bunny of the Year in St. Pete still unsolved decades later
Nearly four decades after the brutal murder of a young St. Petersburg woman, investigators are once again searching for answers using modern forensic science to revisit a mystery that has lingered since the summer of 1984.
Nearly four decades after the brutal murder of a young St. Petersburg woman, investigators are once again searching for answers using modern forensic science to revisit a mystery that has lingered since the summer of 1984.
Florida Attorney General threatens to remove Tampa Mayor Jane Castor over TPD’s ‘sanctuary policies’
State Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor accusing the Tampa Police Department of violating state law by enacting “sanctuary policies."
State Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor accusing the Tampa Police Department of violating state law by enacting “sanctuary policies."
Developer scales back Tierra Verde Marina expansion plans following public criticism
A developer has unveiled a scaled-back vision for the Tierra Verde Marina after a previous proposal met stiff resistance from neighbors last fall.
A developer has unveiled a scaled-back vision for the Tierra Verde Marina after a previous proposal met stiff resistance from neighbors last fall.
Retired Air Force One pilot who flew on 9/11 helps raise $30K for Polk Public Schools' JROTC scholarships
The nation's 12th presidential pilot stopped in Polk County to talk about his successful career in the United States Air Force and to help open doors for young students aspiring to lead in uniform.
The nation's 12th presidential pilot stopped in Polk County to talk about his successful career in the United States Air Force and to help open doors for young students aspiring to lead in uniform.
Cross Creek Ranch closure leaves nearly 70 employees without jobs, dozens of weddings canceled
The fallout continues after the sudden closure of Cross Creek Ranch, a popular wedding venue in Dover that shut down abruptly last week. It left employees jobless and dozens of couples searching for new places to hold their weddings.
The fallout continues after the sudden closure of Cross Creek Ranch, a popular wedding venue in Dover that shut down abruptly last week. It left employees jobless and dozens of couples searching for new places to hold their weddings.