New $15M bridge to link Tampa and Clearwater Beach: What pedestrians can expect

A major pedestrian route designed to help connect Clearwater Beach to Tampa is nearing completion, with the $15.3 million Courtney Campbell Causeway pedestrian overpass on track to open by the end of the year.

Florida girls kidnapped by man they met on Roblox: MCSO

Two missing Florida girls are back home and a 19-year-old man from Nebraska is behind bars after deputies say he kidnapped them after they met on the gaming app Roblox.

Florida freeze hits Parkesdale Farms: Why your grocery bill and Valentine’s Day could be impacted

Lt. Governor Jay Collins toured Parkesdale Farms in Hillsborough County on Tuesday afternoon, where Matt Parke, the farm's manager, estimates a crop loss of 20% that will raise prices at the grocery store.

More than 500 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued in Florida as temperatures dropped across state

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it and its partners have rescued more than 500 cold-stunned sea turtles just over the past few days across the state.

Florida rip current safety: Why first responders say you should 'go with the flow'

Florida weather can change in a minute and from Feb. 2-6, local and state leaders are promoting Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week to inform the public about severe weather and encourage proper preparation.

Hillsborough County taps telehealth to tackle non-emergency 911 calls

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is partnering with telemedicine platform MD Ally to change how the department handles the thousands of non-emergency calls dispatchers receive every year.

Body found inside truck submerged in Plant City pond during search for missing man: HCSO

Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said they found a body inside a truck they pulled from a Plant City pond on Tuesday while searching for missing 50-year-old Derek Smith. 

Lowe’s parking lot shooting injures 1 in Sarasota: Sheriff

One person was hospitalized following a shooting in the parking lot of a Sarasota Lowe's Home Improvement store.

Real-life Jurassic Park: Amazonian ‘river monsters’ now in Florida

You no longer need a plane ticket to Brazil and a trek through the rainforest to land one of the world’s most elusive predators. The Arapaima, a prehistoric giant once exclusive to the Amazon River, has officially arrived in Central Florida.

Ex-Brandon hospital worker accused of stealing patient’s wallet, spending more than $500 on credit cards

A now-former patient care technician at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is accused of stealing a patient's wallet and racking up more than $500 worth of purchases on their credit cards. 

Man arrested for second-degree murder after deadly Tampa shooting: Deputies

A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder after a deadly shooting in Tampa on Monday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Lyft driver accused of choking and threatening to kill passenger

A Lyft driver has been arrested after he allegedly choked and threatened to kill a passenger in his car, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Watch: Florida man gathers ‘blanket’ of frozen iguanas during cold snap

A group of Florida influencers took advantage of rare freezing temperatures in the Sunshine State to make a "blanket" of cold-stunned iguanas.

Tampa Bay Rays backed by DeSantis, MLB commissioner for potential stadium deal with Hillsborough College

Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and the Tampa Bays Rays' ownership Tuesday morning at Hillsborough College, the site the team is eyeing for potential stadium developments.