Trooper dies in line of duty after medical emergency at training academy
The Florida Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of one of its troopers.
The Florida Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of one of its troopers.
Bradenton Area River Regatta returns this weekend with powerboat racing, drone show and major road closures
The roar of high-speed boats and the glow of drones over the Manatee River will once again draw huge crowds to downtown Bradenton.
The roar of high-speed boats and the glow of drones over the Manatee River will once again draw huge crowds to downtown Bradenton.
USF secures $1.5M to upgrade hurricane forecasting after relentless 2024 season
Tampa Bay residents shared their stories of extreme weather’s harsh realities and resilience Wednesday during a meeting in Tampa.
Tampa Bay residents shared their stories of extreme weather’s harsh realities and resilience Wednesday during a meeting in Tampa.
Seniors remain stranded at Pinellas Park apartment building after elevator breaks down again
Seniors living at an apartment complex in Pinellas Park have been without a working elevator for 19 days. This breakdown has left some residents at St. Giles Manor II unable to leave the six-story building.
Seniors living at an apartment complex in Pinellas Park have been without a working elevator for 19 days. This breakdown has left some residents at St. Giles Manor II unable to leave the six-story building.
Some Humana Medicare Advantage plans will be out of network for Moffitt Cancer Center starting in July
Moffitt Cancer Center is now out of reach for many with Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans, and it will soon be the same for Humana Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans.
Moffitt Cancer Center is now out of reach for many with Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans, and it will soon be the same for Humana Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans.
Wauchula homicide suspect behind bars after 18-year-old found dead in home: Police
A man was arrested for second-degree murder in Wauchula after officers said an 18-year-old was killed Wednesday morning.
A man was arrested for second-degree murder in Wauchula after officers said an 18-year-old was killed Wednesday morning.
Activists make last push to stop development near historic Marti-Colon Cemetery over unmarked grave concerns
Neighborhood activists say time is running out to stop development on a grassy lot adjacent to a West Tampa historic cemetery, fearing unmarked graves are underground.
Neighborhood activists say time is running out to stop development on a grassy lot adjacent to a West Tampa historic cemetery, fearing unmarked graves are underground.
Family-owned Brannen Bank turns 100 by keeping it personal
In a world filled with national banks and digital apps, Brannen Bank in Inverness is proof that personal service still matters.
In a world filled with national banks and digital apps, Brannen Bank in Inverness is proof that personal service still matters.
Lake Wales streetscape projects aim to connect neighborhoods to downtown
More streetscape projects are on the way in Lake Wales to attract more people and business downtown.
More streetscape projects are on the way in Lake Wales to attract more people and business downtown.
Florida law to require EKG screenings for high school athletes: Here's when it goes into effect
Doctors in Tampa Bay are emphasizing the importance of pediatric heart health, as a new Florida law aims to help prevent sudden cardiac arrests.
Doctors in Tampa Bay are emphasizing the importance of pediatric heart health, as a new Florida law aims to help prevent sudden cardiac arrests.
Tampa honors its ‘Rosa Parks’ who fought for her seat 36 years before Civil Rights Movement
Long before the Montgomery bus boycott made Rosa Parks a household name, a 23-year-old laundress in Tampa named Hattie Wright staged her own act of defiance on a streetcar—a move that would eventually lead her to the Florida Supreme Court.
Long before the Montgomery bus boycott made Rosa Parks a household name, a 23-year-old laundress in Tampa named Hattie Wright staged her own act of defiance on a streetcar—a move that would eventually lead her to the Florida Supreme Court.
St. Pete-Clearwater Airport ranked 2nd most affordable in U.S.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) has earned the No. 2 spot for the lowest round-trip domestic airfare in the country, according to recent Kayak data.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) has earned the No. 2 spot for the lowest round-trip domestic airfare in the country, according to recent Kayak data.
‘Day Dreams’ exhibit depicts dreams at Morean Art Center in St. Pete
The ‘Day Dreams’ exhibition at the Morean Arts Center depicts dreams in artwork.
The ‘Day Dreams’ exhibition at the Morean Arts Center depicts dreams in artwork.
Denise Amber Lee’s husband continues legacy with convicted killer’s death set for next month
A stranger abducted Denise Amber Lee from her North Port home and murdered the young mother of two 18 years ago. Her death exposed tragic cracks in the 911 system and sparked her husband's life-long mission to make sure no other family suffered the same fate.
A stranger abducted Denise Amber Lee from her North Port home and murdered the young mother of two 18 years ago. Her death exposed tragic cracks in the 911 system and sparked her husband's life-long mission to make sure no other family suffered the same fate.
St. Pete men arrested in shooting that injured 18-year-old at apartment complex: Police
Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of an 18-year-old earlier this month at a St. Petersburg apartment complex, according to officers.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of an 18-year-old earlier this month at a St. Petersburg apartment complex, according to officers.
Tampa shooting suspect accused of killing unarmed man following fight at a cookout: Police
Tampa police have arrested a suspect they say shot and killed a man on Sunday.
Tampa police have arrested a suspect they say shot and killed a man on Sunday.
Bradenton’s IMG Academy fined $1.7M for taking tuition from Mexican drug cartel associates
IMG Academy, the world-renowned sports boarding school in Bradenton, has agreed to pay a $1.72 million fine after federal investigators discovered the school spent years taking tuition money from individuals linked to a Mexican drug cartel.
IMG Academy, the world-renowned sports boarding school in Bradenton, has agreed to pay a $1.72 million fine after federal investigators discovered the school spent years taking tuition money from individuals linked to a Mexican drug cartel.
Sarasota man killed on I-75 after stepping in front of semi-truck: FHP
A 64-year-old Sarasota man is dead after stepping into the path of a semi-truck on Interstate 75 Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 64-year-old Sarasota man is dead after stepping into the path of a semi-truck on Interstate 75 Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man accused of stealing wallets, purses and gun in Polk County car burglary spree: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a 23-year-old man is facing a slew of charges in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries in Polk County.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a 23-year-old man is facing a slew of charges in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries in Polk County.
St. Pete mayor highlights redeveloping historic Gas Plant District in State of City address
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch delivered his 2026 State of the City address on Wednesday morning.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch delivered his 2026 State of the City address on Wednesday morning.