Old hobbies making a comeback with the younger generations

Old hobbies are making a comeback with the younger generations as more and more are looking to find more hobbies to do other than scrolling through their phones.

Florida wildfire that torched 25,000 acres to cause smoke in Highlands County

Smoke from a South Florida wildfire that has burned more than 25,000 acres in the Everglades will likely be seen in Highlands County on Wednesday.

Clearwater police target speeding, reckless driving with $75K FDOT grant

The Clearwater Police Department will continue to combat speeding and aggressive drivers with a continuing grant from the Florida Department of Transportation.

Tampa Bay leaders calling poor diets a public health crisis

Poor diets are now the leading cause of death, according to a new strategy report from Feeding Tampa Bay that reframes hunger as a full-scale public health crisis.

Final eBike Rodeo Wednesday tonight: Tampa residents can score up to $3,000 toward new ride

The City of Tampa will hold its final eBike Rodeo from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Himes Sports Complex. The event is part of the 2026 eBike Voucher Program, which awards up to $3,000 off the purchase of a brand-new electric bike.

Pinellas County Schools move forward with closures, consolidations as enrollment declines district wide

Pinellas County Schools is moving forward with closing two campuses and consolidating others after the School Board approved a first round of changes under the district’s "Planning for Progress" effort.

2026 Roboboat Maritime Challenge connects global teams together: 'The place to learn'

More than 30 teams with hundreds of students from across the globe designed, built and programmed roboboats and competed in an international competition at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County. 

Cold case cracked: After 40 years, 'Palatka John Doe' identified as investigation into death continues

A man who was dubbed 'Palatka John Doe' after being found dead in the woods of Putnam County has been identified, but investigators are still searching for his family and information on how he ended up in the area.

Murder suspect on the run following deadly shooting at Jade Fox Lounge

Police in Lakeland are searching for a suspect they say shot and killed a man outside the entrance to Jade Fox Lounge early Sunday morning.

Career criminal Oscar Fowler back in custody on state charges after Biden freed him

Oscar Freemond Fowler III, a repeat offender whose federal sentence was commuted in the final days of the Biden administration, has been taken back into custody to face state charges, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Monday.

Jon Gruden named Grand Marshal for Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Former Tampa Bay Bucs head coach and member of the Bucs Ring of Honor, Jon Gruden, has been named Grand Marshal for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.