Florida Citrus Festival returns to Winter Haven after nearly 2 decades
After nearly two decades, the historic Florida Citrus Festival is being revived in Polk County.
After nearly two decades, the historic Florida Citrus Festival is being revived in Polk County.
Sarasota County’s land acquisition program that’s protected 42,000 acres returning to ballot in November
As new development continues in Sarasota County, pieces of vital land are being preserved, not only for nature preserves and spots for residents, but also pieces of environmentally sound land.
As new development continues in Sarasota County, pieces of vital land are being preserved, not only for nature preserves and spots for residents, but also pieces of environmentally sound land.
2nd Florida man arrested for breaking into Keys aquarium, killing tarpon in private lagoon
The second of a pair of Florida men accused of going fishing after breaking into an aquarium in the Keys and killing a tarpon has been arrested.
The second of a pair of Florida men accused of going fishing after breaking into an aquarium in the Keys and killing a tarpon has been arrested.
TPA welcomes job seekers at hiring event ahead of spring break rush
Job seekers gathered at Tampa International Airport (TPA) on Wednesday for the airport’s hiring event as it prepares for the upcoming spring break travel rush.
Job seekers gathered at Tampa International Airport (TPA) on Wednesday for the airport’s hiring event as it prepares for the upcoming spring break travel rush.
Rays stadium negotiations: Incorporating Hillsborough College could be key to preventing economic headwinds
The Tampa Bay Rays are deep in negotiations with local governments as they try to come up with a funding plan for what's expected to be a multi-billion-dollar development project to bring a ballpark to Tampa.
The Tampa Bay Rays are deep in negotiations with local governments as they try to come up with a funding plan for what's expected to be a multi-billion-dollar development project to bring a ballpark to Tampa.
Tampa volunteers who transport cancer patients get once-in-a-lifetime Stanley Cup surprise
Two Tampa Bay volunteers who spend their time helping cancer patients get to critical medical appointments got a surprise of a lifetime when the Stanley Cup rode along with them.
Two Tampa Bay volunteers who spend their time helping cancer patients get to critical medical appointments got a surprise of a lifetime when the Stanley Cup rode along with them.
St. Pete man accused of shooting, killing dog in neighborhood: 'Scared for his safety'
A St. Petersburg man is facing an animal cruelty charge after investigators say he shot and killed a dog in his neighborhood Monday morning, according to a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit.
A St. Petersburg man is facing an animal cruelty charge after investigators say he shot and killed a dog in his neighborhood Monday morning, according to a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit.
Several animals found dead after house fire in Crystal River: CCFR
Several animals were found dead after a fire broke out at a Crystal River home on Tuesday afternoon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Several animals were found dead after a fire broke out at a Crystal River home on Tuesday afternoon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Trump International Airport? Florida bill to rename PBI moves forward in Tallahassee
Lawmakers started moving forward Tuesday with a proposal that would give the state the power to put President Donald Trump’s name on a Palm Beach County airport, next to a road they renamed after him.
Lawmakers started moving forward Tuesday with a proposal that would give the state the power to put President Donald Trump’s name on a Palm Beach County airport, next to a road they renamed after him.
Will it snow in Tampa? Rare 'Gulf-effect' setup could bring flakes this weekend
There’s been some online buzz about the very small chance of snow in parts of the Bay Area.
There’s been some online buzz about the very small chance of snow in parts of the Bay Area.
Florida substitute teacher was ‘drunker than Cooter Brown’ while at Lake Alfred Polytech: Grady Judd
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a substitute teacher at Lake Alfred Polytech got an education from deputies who said he was driving drunk on school property Tuesday morning.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a substitute teacher at Lake Alfred Polytech got an education from deputies who said he was driving drunk on school property Tuesday morning.
Rare genetic mutation linked to anesthesia brain injury in patients with Venezuelan heritage
A mitochondrial DNA mutation passed down through the maternal line in some Venezuelan families has been linked to severe brain injury and death in healthy patients undergoing routine anesthesia.
A mitochondrial DNA mutation passed down through the maternal line in some Venezuelan families has been linked to severe brain injury and death in healthy patients undergoing routine anesthesia.
Governor DeSantis opts Florida into Education Freedom Tax Credit
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will be participating in the first federal program that will help families enroll in private schools and cover other expenses outside the public school system.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will be participating in the first federal program that will help families enroll in private schools and cover other expenses outside the public school system.
Online app aims for lost animals to reunite with their owners as quickly as possible
A new Lost & Found Pet App in Manatee County aims to bring lost animals and their owners back together as quickly as possible.
A new Lost & Found Pet App in Manatee County aims to bring lost animals and their owners back together as quickly as possible.
Former Manatee County deputy convicted of felony animal cruelty after repeatedly punching dog
A jury convicted a former Manatee County deputy of felony aggravated animal cruelty on Tuesday following a one-day trial in Hillsborough County.
A jury convicted a former Manatee County deputy of felony aggravated animal cruelty on Tuesday following a one-day trial in Hillsborough County.
Cold snap hitting Tampa Bay area putting fish farms in survival mode
The sudden drop in temperature throughout the Tampa Bay area isn’t just affecting people. Tropical fish breeders across the region are racing to protect their stock as the winter weather arrives.
The sudden drop in temperature throughout the Tampa Bay area isn’t just affecting people. Tropical fish breeders across the region are racing to protect their stock as the winter weather arrives.
Florida couple says scammers used AI-generated picture of missing puppy while trying to steal $2K
A couple in St. Petersburg says a scammer preyed on them and their love for animals.
A couple in St. Petersburg says a scammer preyed on them and their love for animals.
Teenager finds 4-year-old brother stabbed to death, mother injured inside St. Pete home: Police
A 4-year-old boy is dead, and his mother is hospitalized after police say the child's teenage sister found them inside a St. Pete home when she came home from school on Tuesday.
A 4-year-old boy is dead, and his mother is hospitalized after police say the child's teenage sister found them inside a St. Pete home when she came home from school on Tuesday.
Shirtless Florida man who jumped through Taco Bell window, robbed it with 'large rock' sentenced to 4 years
A Florida man was sentenced to four years in prison after he jumped through a Taco Bell drive-thru window and robbed workers and customers with a "large rock."
A Florida man was sentenced to four years in prison after he jumped through a Taco Bell drive-thru window and robbed workers and customers with a "large rock."
Polk County school board approves rezoning for high schools
Polk County School Board officials decided to rezone the district's high schools during their meeting Tuesday evening.
Polk County School Board officials decided to rezone the district's high schools during their meeting Tuesday evening.