Florida woman burns kids who asked for more food after they had already eaten: OCSO
A woman who was living in the Florida panhandle is behind bars and under an ICE hold after deputies say she burned two children for asking for more food after they had already eaten.
FDOT to host public hearing Thursday on Central Polk Parkway East plans
State transportation officials will be in Davenport Thursday night to take public comment on plans for a new stretch of the Central Polk Parkway East, a toll road that could eventually tie into a future connection serving Poinciana.
USF names Ohio State offensive coordinator as new head football coach
University of South Florida CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins announced that Brian Hartline is the new head football coach at the University of South Florida.
ER Doctors warn of e-bike dangers as serious injuries spike, crashes increase around Tampa Bay
Doctors at Orlando Health in Pinellas County said they see e-bike and e-scooter-related injuries every single day in their emergency room, and they warn it’s more serious than people might think.
Durant High School Orchestra looking for support before trip to Carnegie Hall in NYC
The Durant High School Chamber Orchestra was one of six high schools selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in March 2026.
St. Pete officials confident Tropicana Field’s repairs will be done by Opening Day
The team of 200 at Tropicana Field isn’t the one usually in the dugout.
Man found guilty after plowing into group outside Tampa strip club with semi-truck, killing 1
The man accused of plowing his semi-truck into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club was found guilty on all counts on Wednesday after a trial that lasted two days.
Tallest residential building on Florida’s Gulf Coast welcomes residents in downtown St. Pete
The tallest residential building on Florida’s Gulf Coast is now welcoming residents in downtown St. Pete.
Derelict boat removed as Sarasota police clear waterways of hazards
They're an eyesore and a safety hazard. For years derelict boats have caused issues along Florida's coast.
Lake Wales senior community celebrates rejection of proposed sand mine
A senior community in Lake Wales is celebrating because a proposed sand mine will not be constructed next door.
Trial against Temple Terrace woman accused in deadly DUI crash begins
DUI manslaughter case shows the defendant drinking at the bar moments before fatal accident.
City of Tampa buying water earlier than normal to meet demand during shortage
The city of Tampa gets most of its water from the Hillsborough River, which isn’t very full right now because it wasn’t a very rainy “rainy season."
Florida lawmakers push to make American Flamingo the official state bird
For many Floridians, the flamingo feels like an obvious symbol of the Sunshine State. From "Phoebe" the giant flamingo sculpture at Tampa International Airport, to the bird’s presence on countless souvenirs, it’s easy to assume it already holds official status.
Flamingo Festival at Sunken Gardens happening Sunday
The annual Flamingo Festival is being held at Sunken Gardens in St. Pete on Sunday.
OXH Gallery in Hyde Park showcases artists outside of Tampa Bay
The OXH Gallery hopes to share different points of view by showcasing artists from outside the Tampa Bay area.
Glass of Life provides classes for community
Tucked into a corner of St. Pete is a colorful world of reflective glass. The Glass of Life studio offers a creative space for beginners and experienced artists.
Watch: SUV smashes into Florida UPS store
An SUV smashed into a UPS Store in Fort Myers, on Monday and the shocking moment was caught on camera.
Florida woman strangles nurse with ankle monitor power cord: Pinellas Park police
A Seminole woman has been charged with attempted murder after she attacked and strangled a nurse at Windmoor Healthcare in Pinellas Park, according to police.
3 hospitalized after garbage truck overturns on Bayside Bridge in Clearwater: FHP
Three people were sent to the hospital after a garbage truck traveling on Clearwater’s Bayside Bridge had a mechanical issue and flipped on its side Tuesday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
PSTA approves Hubbard’s Marina as ferry operator to connect Tampa and St. Pete
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s board has unanimously approved Hubbard’s Marina as the operator of the revamped, year-round ferry that will sail between Tampa and St. Pete.