'This could have been anyone': Family pleads for justice two years after Bradenton mother killed
Two years after Yolanda Baxcajay-Flores was killed outside her Bradenton home, detectives are urging witnesses to come forward with information about the shooting on Nov. 12, 2024.
Two years after Yolanda Baxcajay-Flores was killed outside her Bradenton home, detectives are urging witnesses to come forward with information about the shooting on Nov. 12, 2024.
Erika Donalds promotes Educational Freedom Foundation in Ybor City ahead of taking office
Florida’s next First Lady promoted her Educational Freedom Foundation during an event in Ybor City.
Florida’s next First Lady promoted her Educational Freedom Foundation during an event in Ybor City.
Florida city cancels St. Patrick’s Day parade, Pride event over state DEI law
Delray Beach canceled its St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Pride event to comply with a Florida law barring towns from supporting diversity initiatives.
Delray Beach canceled its St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Pride event to comply with a Florida law barring towns from supporting diversity initiatives.
WWE's Titus O'Neil helps open esports, broadcast facility at Tampa middle school
A new esports and broadcast production facility opened Thursday at Sligh Middle Magnet School in Tampa, where students will be able to participate in competitive video gaming and learn skills used in television production and digital media.
A new esports and broadcast production facility opened Thursday at Sligh Middle Magnet School in Tampa, where students will be able to participate in competitive video gaming and learn skills used in television production and digital media.
Brandon Exchange shooting: 16-year-old charged with attempted murder after mall gunfire, deputies say
A 16-year-old is facing an attempted first-degree murder charge after allegedly firing a handgun inside the Brandon Exchange mall on Wednesday night following a fight between two groups, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A 16-year-old is facing an attempted first-degree murder charge after allegedly firing a handgun inside the Brandon Exchange mall on Wednesday night following a fight between two groups, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa weather: Cold front drops weekend lows into the 40s
A cold front moving through the Tampa Bay area early Friday morning will usher in dry air, clearing skies and overnight temperatures plunging into the 40s before warmer weather and rain chances return by the end of the weekend.
A cold front moving through the Tampa Bay area early Friday morning will usher in dry air, clearing skies and overnight temperatures plunging into the 40s before warmer weather and rain chances return by the end of the weekend.
Gov. Ron DeSantis gains ground in 2028 prediction markets as questions grow about his next move
Gov. Ron DeSantis is drawing renewed attention as a potential 2028 presidential contender as he prepares to leave office in January, with prediction markets showing increased interest and news reports raising questions about his political plans.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is drawing renewed attention as a potential 2028 presidential contender as he prepares to leave office in January, with prediction markets showing increased interest and news reports raising questions about his political plans.
'It's been a blessing': Pinellas Park Marine turns paralysis into a global adaptive sports empire
What started as an effort to keep injured veterans active has grown into an internationally recognized adaptive sports powerhouse right here in the Tampa Bay area.
What started as an effort to keep injured veterans active has grown into an internationally recognized adaptive sports powerhouse right here in the Tampa Bay area.
Brandon Exchange Shooting: No Injuries Reported After Altercation Leads to Gunfire
More than 100 deputies swarmed the Brandon Exchange on Wednesday night after an argument between two groups led to gunfire, leaving one person injured by broken glass, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
More than 100 deputies swarmed the Brandon Exchange on Wednesday night after an argument between two groups led to gunfire, leaving one person injured by broken glass, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Residents report odor coming from creek near Reed Park in Tampa
Neighbors in South Riverside Heights in Tampa have reported a strong smell of fuel coming from a creek near their homes.
Neighbors in South Riverside Heights in Tampa have reported a strong smell of fuel coming from a creek near their homes.
Tampa sees surge in millionaire renters, national report finds
The Tampa Bay area is seeing a growing number of millionaire families choosing to rent rather than immediately purchase homes.
The Tampa Bay area is seeing a growing number of millionaire families choosing to rent rather than immediately purchase homes.
Could tech giants eye Florida for data centers after midterms?
A fierce political and environmental clash is brewing in Auburndale, where more than 1,000 residents mobilized against a proposed hyperscale data center amid fears that nationwide tech restrictions will drive massive industry projects to Florida.
A fierce political and environmental clash is brewing in Auburndale, where more than 1,000 residents mobilized against a proposed hyperscale data center amid fears that nationwide tech restrictions will drive massive industry projects to Florida.
Army veterans dive into Mote SEA shark tank to promote healing
Military service members were honored Wednesday at Mote SEA as two Army veterans plunged into a 400,000-gallon shark habitat to showcase healing, resilience and marine conservation.
Military service members were honored Wednesday at Mote SEA as two Army veterans plunged into a 400,000-gallon shark habitat to showcase healing, resilience and marine conservation.
Veterans Day 2026: Bay Pines VA Medical Center honors those who served during annual ceremony
Several hundred veterans, family members and members of the community gathered at Bay Pines VA Medical Center to commemorate Veterans Day.
Several hundred veterans, family members and members of the community gathered at Bay Pines VA Medical Center to commemorate Veterans Day.
Pasco County vehicle fire: Officials say jumper cables, battery terminals sparked blaze: 'A total loss'
A vehicle burst into flames and was declared a total loss after unsecured jumper cables and exposed battery terminals sparked a fire in its trunk Monday night in Pasco County, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue.
A vehicle burst into flames and was declared a total loss after unsecured jumper cables and exposed battery terminals sparked a fire in its trunk Monday night in Pasco County, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue.
Florida woman with 3X BAC limit drank ‘a lot of vodka’ before crashing car in front of troopers: FHP
A Florida woman was arrested for driving under the influence early Wednesday morning after crashing into a metal guardrail directly in front of a state trooper at an intersection in Fort Myers.
A Florida woman was arrested for driving under the influence early Wednesday morning after crashing into a metal guardrail directly in front of a state trooper at an intersection in Fort Myers.
Walmart gas leak: Store evacuated in Oldsmar after high carbon monoxide readings, fire officials say
Emergency crews are responding to a gas leak Wednesday at a Walmart store on Tampa Road in Oldsmar after firefighters detected high levels of carbon monoxide inside the building, according to the Oldsmar Fire Department.
Emergency crews are responding to a gas leak Wednesday at a Walmart store on Tampa Road in Oldsmar after firefighters detected high levels of carbon monoxide inside the building, according to the Oldsmar Fire Department.
Historic SS United States to sink Wednesday off Florida coast to become massive reef
Florida officials are scuttling the historic SS United States off the coast of Destin on Wednesday to build the world's largest artificial reef.
Florida officials are scuttling the historic SS United States off the coast of Destin on Wednesday to build the world's largest artificial reef.
Tampa weather: Cold front will drop temperatures and possibly iguanas this weekend
A blast of cold, dry air is pushing into Florida, delivering the coldest weekend temperatures of the fall season so far across the state.
A blast of cold, dry air is pushing into Florida, delivering the coldest weekend temperatures of the fall season so far across the state.
Hillsborough County approves new e-bike speed limits, fines and stunt bans
Hillsborough County commissioners voted unanimously to enact strict speed restrictions, stunt bans and potential impoundment penalties for electric bicycles and scooters following a deadly spike in crashes across the region.
Hillsborough County commissioners voted unanimously to enact strict speed restrictions, stunt bans and potential impoundment penalties for electric bicycles and scooters following a deadly spike in crashes across the region.