Tampa, Sarasota and Lakeland rank among nation’s deadliest metro areas for pedestrians, study finds
A recent report on pedestrian safety ranks three Bay Area metros among the deadliest in the nation.
A recent report on pedestrian safety ranks three Bay Area metros among the deadliest in the nation.
10-year-old bicyclist flown to hospital after being hit by 2 vehicles on State Road 52 near Hudson: FHP
A 10-year-old bicyclist was seriously injured Friday afternoon after being hit by two vehicles while trying to cross State Road 52 near Hudson, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 10-year-old bicyclist was seriously injured Friday afternoon after being hit by two vehicles while trying to cross State Road 52 near Hudson, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Missing Wesley Chapel girls found safe following statewide alert
Two missing Wesley Chapel girls have been found safe following a Florida Missing Child Alert on Friday. No additional details were provided.
Two missing Wesley Chapel girls have been found safe following a Florida Missing Child Alert on Friday. No additional details were provided.
Frankie’s Italian Deli ramps up menu following New York Knicks hype
A popular Italian deli in Riverview is ramping up its menu items as it celebrates the New York Knicks.
A popular Italian deli in Riverview is ramping up its menu items as it celebrates the New York Knicks.
Fire tears through former Avon Park Beachfront Night Club
A massive fire destroyed the former Beachfront Night Club building in Avon Park on Tuesday evening, displacing one resident and drawing dozens of emergency responders to the scene on West Garrett Road.
A massive fire destroyed the former Beachfront Night Club building in Avon Park on Tuesday evening, displacing one resident and drawing dozens of emergency responders to the scene on West Garrett Road.
Man found guilty of murder in stabbing of girlfriend and her 14-year-old daughter
A Hillsborough County jury has convicted a 27-year-old man of first-degree murder for the brutal stabbing deaths of his girlfriend and her 14-year-old daughter inside their local apartment.
A Hillsborough County jury has convicted a 27-year-old man of first-degree murder for the brutal stabbing deaths of his girlfriend and her 14-year-old daughter inside their local apartment.
One person hospitalized after shooting in Haines City, investigation underway: HCPD
The Haines City Police Department is investigating a shooting at Harbor City Apartments on Peninsular Drive.
The Haines City Police Department is investigating a shooting at Harbor City Apartments on Peninsular Drive.
Florida bans shelter animal imports from Texas and New Mexico over flesh-eating screwworm
Florida agriculture officials implemented an emergency ban restricting rescue groups and animal shelters from bringing dogs and cats into the state from Texas and New Mexico after a flesh-eating parasite emerged out West.
Florida agriculture officials implemented an emergency ban restricting rescue groups and animal shelters from bringing dogs and cats into the state from Texas and New Mexico after a flesh-eating parasite emerged out West.
Cruise passengers shaken by offshore Cuba earthquake in Gulf: 'It was the strangest feeling'
The Margaritaville at Sea Islander cruise was sailing near Cuba in the gulf when the earthquake happened on Monday.
The Margaritaville at Sea Islander cruise was sailing near Cuba in the gulf when the earthquake happened on Monday.
St. Pete Beach's iconic Postcard Inn reopens as The Luce after major renovation
Nearly two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a beloved St. Pete Beach hotel officially reopened its doors with upgrades and a new name.
Nearly two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a beloved St. Pete Beach hotel officially reopened its doors with upgrades and a new name.
Hillsborough County commissioners greenlight controversial 280-home Lithia development
After hours of opposition from longtime residents, a controversial development proposal in Lithia is moving forward.
After hours of opposition from longtime residents, a controversial development proposal in Lithia is moving forward.
Hillsborough County warehouse manager stole, pawned more than $40K in equipment from employer: HCSO
A warehouse manager is accused of stealing more than $40,000 worth of equipment from his employer and pawning the items for cash over a period of multiple years, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A warehouse manager is accused of stealing more than $40,000 worth of equipment from his employer and pawning the items for cash over a period of multiple years, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa STEAM summer camp helps kids blend engineering and art skills at University Mall
AMRoC Fab Lab is a specialized summer program inside the University Mall is teaching local kids how to combine engineering skills with creative art design.
AMRoC Fab Lab is a specialized summer program inside the University Mall is teaching local kids how to combine engineering skills with creative art design.
Manatee County's Piney Point funding gap reaches $23.4M as commissioners clash
A funding rift has divided Manatee County commissioners as they work to handle an unexpected $23.4 million shortfall stemming from the prolonged cleanup of the Piney Point phosphate plant.
A funding rift has divided Manatee County commissioners as they work to handle an unexpected $23.4 million shortfall stemming from the prolonged cleanup of the Piney Point phosphate plant.
Florida cracks down on organized teen takeovers: ‘We will keep our streets safe’
A sweeping law enforcement crackdown is underway across Florida to permanently end chaotic, social media-driven "teen takeovers" of beaches and public parks.
A sweeping law enforcement crackdown is underway across Florida to permanently end chaotic, social media-driven "teen takeovers" of beaches and public parks.
Tampa CRA delays Rays stadium funding vote until August
The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 5-2 Thursday to delay a vote on funding for the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium until August 20.
The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 5-2 Thursday to delay a vote on funding for the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium until August 20.
Retired Lakeland police officers push for annual pension increases amid rising inflation
Retired Lakeland police officers say a lack of pension adjustments has left them struggling to afford basic necessities like food and medicine amid rising inflation.
Retired Lakeland police officers say a lack of pension adjustments has left them struggling to afford basic necessities like food and medicine amid rising inflation.
Sabrina Aisenberg: Forensic photo shows missing baby 28 years later
A newly released age-progression image aims to bring fresh leads to the mysterious 1997 disappearance of Sabrina Aisenberg, who vanished from her Valrico home as an infant.
A newly released age-progression image aims to bring fresh leads to the mysterious 1997 disappearance of Sabrina Aisenberg, who vanished from her Valrico home as an infant.
Lakeland man found dead after car submerges in retention pond: Police
A 61-year-old Lakeland man was found dead after his vehicle became fully submerged in a retention pond early Thursday morning, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A 61-year-old Lakeland man was found dead after his vehicle became fully submerged in a retention pond early Thursday morning, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Florida mom arrested after baby overdoses on methamphetamine: MCSO
A mother faces a felony charge after toxicological tests revealed her infant child died from a methamphetamine overdose, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
A mother faces a felony charge after toxicological tests revealed her infant child died from a methamphetamine overdose, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.