Florida DOGE audit top of mind for Manatee County commissioners at latest meeting
Slammed for overspending, Manatee County got an earful last week as Florida's chief financial officer took the local government to task.
Slammed for overspending, Manatee County got an earful last week as Florida's chief financial officer took the local government to task.
Tampa police host regional K9 water training at Adventure Island
The Tampa Police Department gathered K9 teams from across the Bay Area for a special day of water training at Adventure Island on Tuesday.
The Tampa Police Department gathered K9 teams from across the Bay Area for a special day of water training at Adventure Island on Tuesday.
Hundreds of students learn about different jobs at BAM! Fest Career Day
Around 900 students from Pinellas and Hillsborough County descended upon the Mahaffey Theatre for BAM! (Books, Art and Music) Festival Career Day.
Around 900 students from Pinellas and Hillsborough County descended upon the Mahaffey Theatre for BAM! (Books, Art and Music) Festival Career Day.
SunRunner celebrates its third anniversary of making Pinellas County roadways safer
SunRunner celebrates its third year on Pinellas roads with a reduction in crashes and improved travel times.
SunRunner celebrates its third year on Pinellas roads with a reduction in crashes and improved travel times.
Gasworx development to have three buildings named in honor of Ybor City history
Ybor City is known for its history, and now that history will be in boldface type.
Ybor City is known for its history, and now that history will be in boldface type.
VIDEO: Convicted felon arrested after throwing loaded gun during chase with deputies
A convicted Tampa felon is back in jail after he threw a loaded gun while deputies chased and arrested him.
A convicted Tampa felon is back in jail after he threw a loaded gun while deputies chased and arrested him.
I-4 chain-reaction crash kills 1, seriously injures 3: FHP
One man is dead, and three others suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on I-4 Monday afternoon.
One man is dead, and three others suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on I-4 Monday afternoon.
Suspect swipes fire engine from St. Joseph’s Hospital and slams into SUV: Police
A man is accused of being involved in a hit-and-run crash with a fire truck he stole from St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa.
A man is accused of being involved in a hit-and-run crash with a fire truck he stole from St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa.
Burmese python removal plan ahead of schedule in the Florida Everglades
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says that Florida is ahead of schedule in its push to remove the invasive Burmese python snake from the Everglades.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says that Florida is ahead of schedule in its push to remove the invasive Burmese python snake from the Everglades.
Suspect arrested after deadly hit-and-run in Tampa
The suspect in a deadly Tampa hit-and-run on Monday night has been arrested, according to police.
The suspect in a deadly Tampa hit-and-run on Monday night has been arrested, according to police.
Federal warning: SNAP benefits could be delayed if Congress fails to act
The Department of Agriculture sent letters to all states earlier this month warning that funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could soon dry up if Congress fails to pass a budget or approve temporary emergency funding.
The Department of Agriculture sent letters to all states earlier this month warning that funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could soon dry up if Congress fails to pass a budget or approve temporary emergency funding.
Woman accused of severely injuring 2 teens in Hudson hit-and-run crash bonds out of jail
A woman accused of injuring two teenagers in a hit-and-run crash in Hudson earlier this month has been released from jail.
A woman accused of injuring two teenagers in a hit-and-run crash in Hudson earlier this month has been released from jail.
Former Buccaneer Doug Martin’s family was trying to get him help for mental health issues when he died
New details are emerging about the death of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin, who died early Saturday after being detained by police in Oakland. He was 36 years old.
New details are emerging about the death of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin, who died early Saturday after being detained by police in Oakland. He was 36 years old.
Coast Guard veteran takes skills from galley to backyard cookouts with Florida-grown sauce
When Coast Guard veteran Gaston Meredith, or as everyone calls him, Chef G, fires up the grill, you know something delicious is about to happen. But in Ybor City, it’s his sauce that’s stealing the spotlight.
When Coast Guard veteran Gaston Meredith, or as everyone calls him, Chef G, fires up the grill, you know something delicious is about to happen. But in Ybor City, it’s his sauce that’s stealing the spotlight.
Florida attorney general issues criminal subpoenas to online gaming platform, Roblox
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is taking a stand against Roblox, a popular online gaming platform marketed towards kids.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is taking a stand against Roblox, a popular online gaming platform marketed towards kids.
St. Pete organization prepares for thousands needing food assistance this Thanksgiving
Soaring food prices and cuts to assistance means more families are turning to local food drives for help getting by. Looking ahead to Thanksgiving, one Bay Area organization is already working on feeding families for the holiday.
Soaring food prices and cuts to assistance means more families are turning to local food drives for help getting by. Looking ahead to Thanksgiving, one Bay Area organization is already working on feeding families for the holiday.
Mom not charged with neglect after girl falls 50 feet overboard Disney Dream
Prosecutors say the mom of a 5-year-old girl who fell overboard the Disney Dream in June had a "momentary lapse in proper judgement." Here's a timeline of what happened that day.
Prosecutors say the mom of a 5-year-old girl who fell overboard the Disney Dream in June had a "momentary lapse in proper judgement." Here's a timeline of what happened that day.
Florida man 'living a seemingly normal life' arrested 4 decades after double murder, arson: LWPD
More than four decades after a double murder in Lake Wales, a man that detectives say has been “living a seemingly normal life in Tampa," is now in custody.
More than four decades after a double murder in Lake Wales, a man that detectives say has been “living a seemingly normal life in Tampa," is now in custody.
Historic Wedding Cake House in St. Pete for sale
The owner of the unique Wedding Cake House in St. Petersburg’s historic old northeast neighborhood is selling, and the asking price is $2.15 million.
The owner of the unique Wedding Cake House in St. Petersburg’s historic old northeast neighborhood is selling, and the asking price is $2.15 million.
Longboat Key decides not to rename 'Gulf of Mexico Drive'
Commission chambers were packed Monday for the most hotly-watched issue the Town of Longboat Key has confronted in decades.
Commission chambers were packed Monday for the most hotly-watched issue the Town of Longboat Key has confronted in decades.