Proposed California wealth tax drives billionaire exodus to Florida real estate, locals confirm
Florida real estate managers and city officials are reporting an influx of California billionaires hoping to relocate due to concerns over a potential wealth tax.
Florida real estate managers and city officials are reporting an influx of California billionaires hoping to relocate due to concerns over a potential wealth tax.
Patrols increase at Tampa Bay synagogues and holocaust museum following Michigan attack
An attack at a synagogue in Michigan is renewing concerns about safety at places of worship across the country.
An attack at a synagogue in Michigan is renewing concerns about safety at places of worship across the country.
Trump-backed election push gains ground in Florida as legal fight looms
Florida lawmakers have approved a sweeping election bill modeled after federal legislation backed by President Donald Trump, setting up a potential legal showdown if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the measure.
Florida lawmakers have approved a sweeping election bill modeled after federal legislation backed by President Donald Trump, setting up a potential legal showdown if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the measure.
2 hospitalized after Clearwater shooting; investigation underway: Police
Two men were rushed to the hospital after a shooting along Beckett Street in Clearwater Thursday evening, officers said.
Two men were rushed to the hospital after a shooting along Beckett Street in Clearwater Thursday evening, officers said.
Tampa Bay area shops saving fabric hunters after JOANN closures: 'Mighty in a little, small spot'
A big corporation can often put the small shops out of business, but when JOANN Fabrics and Crafts closed its doors for good across the country last year, it allowed small businesses to fill that gap for crafters and sewers.
A big corporation can often put the small shops out of business, but when JOANN Fabrics and Crafts closed its doors for good across the country last year, it allowed small businesses to fill that gap for crafters and sewers.
Construction materials illegally dumped next to St. Joe’s Creek in Pinellas County
Illegally dumped construction materials in Pinellas County over the weekend caught people's attention online.
Illegally dumped construction materials in Pinellas County over the weekend caught people's attention online.
Suspected driver in custody after child killed, another critically injured in Polk County hit-and-run crash
The suspected driver accused of hitting two young children outside a church Wednesday evening, killing an 8-year-old boy and leaving another 10-year-old fighting for his life, has been arrested.
The suspected driver accused of hitting two young children outside a church Wednesday evening, killing an 8-year-old boy and leaving another 10-year-old fighting for his life, has been arrested.
Gulfport celebrates reopening of Hurricane Eddie's as storm recovery hits new milestones
Nearly a year and a half after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the area, the City of Gulfport is marking its progress on the long road to recovery.
Nearly a year and a half after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the area, the City of Gulfport is marking its progress on the long road to recovery.
Hillsborough voters could decide whether to elect school superintendent under new Florida bill
Voters in Hillsborough County could soon decide whether they want to elect their school superintendent rather than have the position appointed by the school board.
Voters in Hillsborough County could soon decide whether they want to elect their school superintendent rather than have the position appointed by the school board.
Family mourns man killed by suspect while clearing land on New Port Richey property: ‘He was a good man’
A family is grieving after a father was shot and killed while he was doing work on his own property in New Port Richey.
A family is grieving after a father was shot and killed while he was doing work on his own property in New Port Richey.
MOSI exhibition 'Dreaming in Bamboo' highlights blend of science and art
Artist Alexander Nixon knew that the Museum of Science and Innovation (MOSI) was the perfect home for his collection "Dreaming in Bamboo."
Artist Alexander Nixon knew that the Museum of Science and Innovation (MOSI) was the perfect home for his collection "Dreaming in Bamboo."
Florida father with more than 30 arrests accused of giving child LSD
A Florida father is back in jail after deputies said he gave his child acid.
A Florida father is back in jail after deputies said he gave his child acid.
Sarasota's Leonard Reid House celebrates 100 years as community beacon for African American history
A group of children and parrots fluttered about the Leonard Reid house on Thursday in Sarasota. The parrots helped bring history back to life for the next generation.
A group of children and parrots fluttered about the Leonard Reid house on Thursday in Sarasota. The parrots helped bring history back to life for the next generation.
Video: Florida deputies pop open door to rescue toddler trapped inside locked car
Florida deputies saved a toddler who was accidentally locked inside a vehicle outside a mall, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Florida deputies saved a toddler who was accidentally locked inside a vehicle outside a mall, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Young woman shapes St. Pete skyline at 400 Central: 'No two days are the same'
Rising high above downtown St. Petersburg, the Residences at 400 Central is the tallest residential tower on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Rising high above downtown St. Petersburg, the Residences at 400 Central is the tallest residential tower on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
52 cats seized from Citrus County animal rescue volunteer’s home that had dead cat in bathroom: CCSO
A Citrus County woman is facing animal cruelty charges after deputies say they found a dead cat decomposing in a bathroom and seized more than 50 cats from her home.
A Citrus County woman is facing animal cruelty charges after deputies say they found a dead cat decomposing in a bathroom and seized more than 50 cats from her home.
Ybor City custom hat shop blends western style with Florida flair
Inside a small workshop in Ybor City, classic hat making is getting a Florida makeover.
Inside a small workshop in Ybor City, classic hat making is getting a Florida makeover.
Bill to potentially block Manatee cruise port approved
A new coastal resiliency bill passed by Florida lawmakers could stand in the way of a proposed cruise terminal in Manatee County.
A new coastal resiliency bill passed by Florida lawmakers could stand in the way of a proposed cruise terminal in Manatee County.
150,000 people in Pinellas County face food insecurity — ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser steps in
More than 150,000 people in Pinellas County struggle to get enough food, according to figures shared by Daystar Life Center, and this weekend, the nonprofit is asking the community to help fill that gap.
More than 150,000 people in Pinellas County struggle to get enough food, according to figures shared by Daystar Life Center, and this weekend, the nonprofit is asking the community to help fill that gap.
Investigation ongoing after shots fired from Largo apartment: Police
Largo police are investigating a shooting that was reported at an apartment complex on Wednesday evening.
Largo police are investigating a shooting that was reported at an apartment complex on Wednesday evening.



















