Howard Frankland Bridge southbound lanes to close Wednesday night

Drivers heading southbound toward the Howard Frankland Bridge on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning will need to seek alternate routes.

DeSantis signs death warrant in 1986 Manatee County murder

Resuming a rapid pace of executions, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted in the 1986 murder of a Manatee County grocery-store owner.

National School Choice Week aims to show families education options that best suits their child

National School Choice Week is bringing awareness from now through January 31 of all the options you have when it comes to your child’s education. More than half the students in Florida are taking advantage of this because education shouldn’t be one-size fits all.

Florida testing finds arsenic traces in dozens of popular candy brands, Gov. DeSantis says

The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) on Monday announced new food safety findings under the Healthy Florida First initiative, releasing results from state testing of candy products marketed to children.

Two thirds of flights in and out of TPA canceled on Sunday

Sunday saw a lot of disappointed travelers, but considering nearly two thirds of flights were delayed or canceled, TPA was relatively calm.

Missing diver found dead in Sarasota County: SCSO

A diver reported missing off Manasota Beach Sunday morning was found dead, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

Man arrested for arson, accused of setting Spring Hill home on fire: HCFR

A man is behind bars facing an arson charge after investigators say a Spring Hill home was destroyed Saturday after being intentionally set on fire, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.

Clearwater woman arrested for DUI manslaughter after pedestrian killed in Madeira Beach crash: PCSO

A Clearwater woman is facing a DUI manslaughter charge after investigators say she crashed into a 72-year-old man walking in a crosswalk in Maderia Beach Friday evening, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Kumquat marmalade and other goodies available at annual festival in Dade City

The end of January means the peak of the fruit season for the area’s kumquat growers. The fruit is in the citrus family, but it’s smaller than a tangerine and just larger than a grape.

Tiny fruit, big flavor at Kumquat Festival
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The annual Kumquat Festival offers a flavorful small-town experience in Dade City.

Sarasota's Ringling Museum celebrates 25 years of partnership with FSU

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art was founded in 1927, and it officially opened to visitors in 1932. Since then, Sarasota residents and tourists have been able to see the life and legacy of the Ringling family up close and personal.

Pinellas Park business owner says he had check stolen from mail, caught it before he lost money

Alan Sayler, the owner of Sayler's Suncoast Water, said he mailed a check from the USPS mailbox outside his business last summer — but it was stolen and used to commit fraud against him.