USF College of Nursing receives $2M gift to expand second-degree nursing program
The University of South Florida on Wednesday announced the $2 million donation, which will establish the Second Degree Nursing Success Scholarship, designed to make the college’s accelerated bachelor’s in nursing program more accessible.
The University of South Florida on Wednesday announced the $2 million donation, which will establish the Second Degree Nursing Success Scholarship, designed to make the college’s accelerated bachelor’s in nursing program more accessible.
Tips on how to improve your home in the cold
Winter is back in Tampa Bay and experts say you can improve your home's energy efficiency to keep your heating bill low.
Winter is back in Tampa Bay and experts say you can improve your home's energy efficiency to keep your heating bill low.
Choppy, windy conditions expected for Gasparilla flotilla, could be dangerous: Police
A windy forecast ahead of Gasparilla is raising safety concerns, as crowded waterways and choppy conditions could create dangerous situations.
A windy forecast ahead of Gasparilla is raising safety concerns, as crowded waterways and choppy conditions could create dangerous situations.
State law creating uterine fibroid research database not implemented 4 years later – what 1 lawmaker is doing
Lawmakers approved it, Governor Ron DeSantis signed it, but the law never actually got implemented four years ago to establish the uterine fibroid research database.
Lawmakers approved it, Governor Ron DeSantis signed it, but the law never actually got implemented four years ago to establish the uterine fibroid research database.
Tampa, St. Pete homicides, other crimes drop to lowest level in 50+ years — here’s what helped
As officers begin their shifts, new stats are showing their hard work is paying off in a big way. Both St. Petersburg and Tampa marked the lowest number of homicides in 2025 in more than 50 years.
As officers begin their shifts, new stats are showing their hard work is paying off in a big way. Both St. Petersburg and Tampa marked the lowest number of homicides in 2025 in more than 50 years.
City of St. Pete overspent nearly $50M in new financial audit, CFO says
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia discussed findings of excessive government spending in cities and counties across the state — including St. Petersburg and Hillsborough County — following a series of financial audits.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia discussed findings of excessive government spending in cities and counties across the state — including St. Petersburg and Hillsborough County — following a series of financial audits.
Mother charged with murder, accused of suffocating 4-year-old son: St. Pete Police
A St. Pete mother was charged with first-degree murder on Wednesday morning after police say she suffocated her 4-year-old son.
A St. Pete mother was charged with first-degree murder on Wednesday morning after police say she suffocated her 4-year-old son.
Florida Citrus Festival returns to Winter Haven after nearly 2 decades
After nearly two decades, the historic Florida Citrus Festival is being revived in Polk County.
After nearly two decades, the historic Florida Citrus Festival is being revived in Polk County.
Sarasota County’s land acquisition program that’s protected 42,000 acres returning to ballot in November
As new development continues in Sarasota County, pieces of vital land are being preserved, not only for nature preserves and spots for residents, but also pieces of environmentally sound land.
As new development continues in Sarasota County, pieces of vital land are being preserved, not only for nature preserves and spots for residents, but also pieces of environmentally sound land.
2nd Florida man arrested for breaking into Keys aquarium, killing tarpon in private lagoon
The second of a pair of Florida men accused of going fishing after breaking into an aquarium in the Keys and killing a tarpon has been arrested.
The second of a pair of Florida men accused of going fishing after breaking into an aquarium in the Keys and killing a tarpon has been arrested.
TPA welcomes job seekers at hiring event ahead of spring break rush
Job seekers gathered at Tampa International Airport (TPA) on Wednesday for the airport’s hiring event as it prepares for the upcoming spring break travel rush.
Job seekers gathered at Tampa International Airport (TPA) on Wednesday for the airport’s hiring event as it prepares for the upcoming spring break travel rush.
Rays stadium negotiations: Incorporating Hillsborough College could be key to preventing economic headwinds
The Tampa Bay Rays are deep in negotiations with local governments as they try to come up with a funding plan for what's expected to be a multi-billion-dollar development project to bring a ballpark to Tampa.
The Tampa Bay Rays are deep in negotiations with local governments as they try to come up with a funding plan for what's expected to be a multi-billion-dollar development project to bring a ballpark to Tampa.
Tampa volunteers who transport cancer patients get once-in-a-lifetime Stanley Cup surprise
Two Tampa Bay volunteers who spend their time helping cancer patients get to critical medical appointments got a surprise of a lifetime when the Stanley Cup rode along with them.
Two Tampa Bay volunteers who spend their time helping cancer patients get to critical medical appointments got a surprise of a lifetime when the Stanley Cup rode along with them.
St. Pete man accused of shooting, killing dog in neighborhood: 'Scared for his safety'
A St. Petersburg man is facing an animal cruelty charge after investigators say he shot and killed a dog in his neighborhood Monday morning, according to a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit.
A St. Petersburg man is facing an animal cruelty charge after investigators say he shot and killed a dog in his neighborhood Monday morning, according to a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit.
Several animals found dead after house fire in Crystal River: CCFR
Several animals were found dead after a fire broke out at a Crystal River home on Tuesday afternoon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Several animals were found dead after a fire broke out at a Crystal River home on Tuesday afternoon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Trump International Airport? Florida bill to rename PBI moves forward in Tallahassee
Lawmakers started moving forward Tuesday with a proposal that would give the state the power to put President Donald Trump’s name on a Palm Beach County airport, next to a road they renamed after him.
Lawmakers started moving forward Tuesday with a proposal that would give the state the power to put President Donald Trump’s name on a Palm Beach County airport, next to a road they renamed after him.
Will it snow in Tampa? Rare 'Gulf-effect' setup could bring flakes this weekend
There’s been some online buzz about the very small chance of snow in parts of the Bay Area.
There’s been some online buzz about the very small chance of snow in parts of the Bay Area.
Florida substitute teacher was ‘drunker than Cooter Brown’ while at Lake Alfred Polytech: Grady Judd
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a substitute teacher at Lake Alfred Polytech got an education from deputies who said he was driving drunk on school property Tuesday morning.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a substitute teacher at Lake Alfred Polytech got an education from deputies who said he was driving drunk on school property Tuesday morning.
Rare genetic mutation linked to anesthesia brain injury in patients with Venezuelan heritage
A mitochondrial DNA mutation passed down through the maternal line in some Venezuelan families has been linked to severe brain injury and death in healthy patients undergoing routine anesthesia.
A mitochondrial DNA mutation passed down through the maternal line in some Venezuelan families has been linked to severe brain injury and death in healthy patients undergoing routine anesthesia.
Governor DeSantis opts Florida into Education Freedom Tax Credit
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will be participating in the first federal program that will help families enroll in private schools and cover other expenses outside the public school system.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will be participating in the first federal program that will help families enroll in private schools and cover other expenses outside the public school system.