Miles, meaning & community fuels racers at St. Pete Run Fest

On Sunday at sunrise, the streets of St. Petersburg came alive as runners set off from the pier on the certified half-marathon route. The 13.1-mile course carried them through waterfront views, historic neighborhoods and vibrant downtown avenues.

It's the pirate's pick for a burger joint

For a visit to Treasure Island, to experience a Mermaid's Kiss or a Lavender Lagoon, this Tampa restaurant has you covered.The theme is appropriate to the swashbuckling nature of the city, Tampa Burgers & Pirates.

New courthouse set to open in Florida in December

The new courthouse for the Florida Second District Court of Appeals is set to open in December.

Deputy rescues woman from burning mobile home in Weeki Wachee: HCSO

The quick response of a Hernando County Sheriff’s deputy saved a woman's life after the mobile home she was in caught on fire Saturday evening.

Fire breaks out at Red Roof Inn, no injuries reported: HCFR

A fire broke out early on Saturday morning at the Red Roof Inn on Horace Ave. in Tampa, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

FHP trying to identify hit-and-run suspect, video of crash released

The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help identifying the driver of a dark-colored pickup truck after a hit-and-run on Tuesday evening.

Camp Kangaroo brings grief support to children from across Tampa Bay

Camp Kangaroo, a free 2-day bereavement camp, returned to Tampa this weekend to support children and teens who have lost a loved one.

Florida Botanical Gardens offers a beautiful walk through the woods

For a beautiful walk outside, the Florida Botanical Gardens offers a serene and colorful venue for anyone to enjoy. Admission is free to take in the 100-acres of green gardens and floral-covered trails.

Pinellas Park hazmat situation under control after fire broke out, police say

The hazmat situation in Pinellas Park has been contained, and the fire department says that the shelter notice has been lifted in the area of 62nd Avenue and 53rd Street.

Suspect dies after deputy-involved shooting in Sarasota: sheriff's office

A suspect armed with a handgun was shot and killed by Sarasota County deputies after they responded to a suicide call on the 6200 block of Cardigan Circle on Saturday morning, according to the sheriff's office.

Dog rescued from smoke-filled home after kitchen fire ignites

A dog was rescued from a fire that sparked in the kitchen of a Clearwater home Friday afternoon, city officials said.

Tampa road rage ends with one person dead

Tampa police are investigating a deadly case of road rage Friday evening.

Lake Wales family rebuilding after apartment fire destroys everything

It has been two and a half weeks since an apartment fire in Lake Wales was called a total loss for a single mom and her three kids.

Florida first in U.S. to adopt Heritage Foundation 'American vision' for schools

Florida became the first state in the country to adopt The Phoenix Declaration – a set of guiding principles created by the public policy institute, The Heritage Foundation – for Florida schools. 

UF plant pathologists study nearly 30 species of palm trees to analyze their risk for trunk rot

Plant pathologists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) studied nearly 30 palm species to analyze their risk for Thielaviopsis trunk rot.