Online app aims for lost animals to reunite with their owners as quickly as possible
A new Lost & Found Pet App in Manatee County aims to bring lost animals and their owners back together as quickly as possible.
A new Lost & Found Pet App in Manatee County aims to bring lost animals and their owners back together as quickly as possible.
Former Manatee County deputy convicted of felony animal cruelty after repeatedly punching dog
A jury convicted a former Manatee County deputy of felony aggravated animal cruelty on Tuesday following a one-day trial in Hillsborough County.
A jury convicted a former Manatee County deputy of felony aggravated animal cruelty on Tuesday following a one-day trial in Hillsborough County.
Cold snap hitting Tampa Bay area putting fish farms in survival mode
The sudden drop in temperature throughout the Tampa Bay area isn’t just affecting people. Tropical fish breeders across the region are racing to protect their stock as the winter weather arrives.
The sudden drop in temperature throughout the Tampa Bay area isn’t just affecting people. Tropical fish breeders across the region are racing to protect their stock as the winter weather arrives.
Florida couple says scammers used AI-generated picture of missing puppy while trying to steal $2K
A couple in St. Petersburg says a scammer preyed on them and their love for animals.
A couple in St. Petersburg says a scammer preyed on them and their love for animals.
Teenager finds 4-year-old brother stabbed to death, mother injured inside St. Pete home: Police
A 4-year-old boy is dead, and his mother is hospitalized after police say the child's teenage sister found them inside a St. Pete home when she came home from school on Tuesday.
A 4-year-old boy is dead, and his mother is hospitalized after police say the child's teenage sister found them inside a St. Pete home when she came home from school on Tuesday.
Shirtless Florida man who jumped through Taco Bell window, robbed it with 'large rock' sentenced to 4 years
A Florida man was sentenced to four years in prison after he jumped through a Taco Bell drive-thru window and robbed workers and customers with a "large rock."
A Florida man was sentenced to four years in prison after he jumped through a Taco Bell drive-thru window and robbed workers and customers with a "large rock."
Polk County school board approves rezoning for high schools
Polk County School Board officials decided to rezone the district's high schools during their meeting Tuesday evening.
Polk County School Board officials decided to rezone the district's high schools during their meeting Tuesday evening.
Missing kayaker’s body found on Clearwater Beach
The body of a kayaker who had been missing for more than a week has been found on Clearwater Beach.
The body of a kayaker who had been missing for more than a week has been found on Clearwater Beach.
Sunken Gardens prepares flamingos, plants for cold temperatures
As the cold weather takes over the Tampa Bay area, botanical gardens like Sunken Gardens are keeping an eye on the temperature.
As the cold weather takes over the Tampa Bay area, botanical gardens like Sunken Gardens are keeping an eye on the temperature.
Drought restrictions ordered for Bay Area by SWFWMD with water supplies down by 25%
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (SWFWMD) board instituted a Phase II drought restriction as water supplies are down by 25%.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (SWFWMD) board instituted a Phase II drought restriction as water supplies are down by 25%.
Gasparilla pirates rebuffed as mayor refuses to surrender key to the city: ‘We will never surrender!’
The cannons roared and beads went flying as pirates as Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla (YMKG) made their way through downtown Tampa on Tuesday. But despite the loud demands and pirate escort, Mayor Jane Castor wasn't ready to hand over the key just yet.
The cannons roared and beads went flying as pirates as Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla (YMKG) made their way through downtown Tampa on Tuesday. But despite the loud demands and pirate escort, Mayor Jane Castor wasn't ready to hand over the key just yet.
'Face Value' exhibit focuses on subtle intricacies of the human face at Dunedin Fine Art Center
Every human face can have both large and subtle differences from one another, and the Dunedin Fine Art Center exhibit "Face Value" examines that.
Every human face can have both large and subtle differences from one another, and the Dunedin Fine Art Center exhibit "Face Value" examines that.
MOSI unveils new name and expansion plans
MOSI is unveiling a name change and expanded learning spaces designed to reflect innovation at the heart of its mission.
MOSI is unveiling a name change and expanded learning spaces designed to reflect innovation at the heart of its mission.
Grady Judd bobbleheads for sale: How to buy the collectible to support Polk Sheriff's Charities
The only thing in Polk County that moves faster than Sheriff Grady Judd's wit is his head on a bobblehead figurine and they are about to go on sale for charity.
The only thing in Polk County that moves faster than Sheriff Grady Judd's wit is his head on a bobblehead figurine and they are about to go on sale for charity.
Vern Buchanan announces retirement after 20 years in Congress
Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan has announced that he is retiring at the end of his current term after 20 years in Congress.
Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan has announced that he is retiring at the end of his current term after 20 years in Congress.
Florida lawmakers advance new vaccine exemption bill as measles cases rise
A newly proposed school vaccine exemption bill is moving through the Florida Legislature as measles cases spike statewide.
A newly proposed school vaccine exemption bill is moving through the Florida Legislature as measles cases spike statewide.
AAA breaks down how to protect our cars and homes in this cold snap
When it comes to cold temperatures like we’re experiencing, there are lots of things to think about when it comes to what we need to do to keep things protected, especially our car.
When it comes to cold temperatures like we’re experiencing, there are lots of things to think about when it comes to what we need to do to keep things protected, especially our car.
St. Pete couple evacuates burning home: SPFR
An overnight house fire forced a St. Pete couple to evacuate their home early on Tuesday morning, according to St. Pete Fire Rescue.
An overnight house fire forced a St. Pete couple to evacuate their home early on Tuesday morning, according to St. Pete Fire Rescue.
Measles in Florida: 2 cases confirmed in Tampa Bay area out of 3 reported in state
The Florida Department of Health has confirmed three measles cases in Florida this year — and two of those cases involve young adults in Hillsborough and Manatee counties.
The Florida Department of Health has confirmed three measles cases in Florida this year — and two of those cases involve young adults in Hillsborough and Manatee counties.
Alex Honnold’s skyscraper ascent fuels rock climbing craze in Tampa Bay area
Rock climbing gyms continue to gain traction throughout the Tampa Bay area as people look for workouts that challenge both the body and mind.
Rock climbing gyms continue to gain traction throughout the Tampa Bay area as people look for workouts that challenge both the body and mind.