Security training takes center stage for more than 100 Tampa faith leaders following recent national attack
It was standing room only Thursday night as more than 100 faith leaders listened to Tampa police break down deterring, delaying and defending against attacks.
It was standing room only Thursday night as more than 100 faith leaders listened to Tampa police break down deterring, delaying and defending against attacks.
Two dogs rescued from mobile home fire in Dover
Two dogs were rescued from a mobile home fire in Dover Thursday evening, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Two dogs were rescued from a mobile home fire in Dover Thursday evening, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Gov. DeSantis touts ‘Moving Florida Forward’ initiative, accelerating projects in Tampa Bay area
Governor Ron DeSantis visited Bartow on Thursday with Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Purdue to announce several projects that have been accelerated because of the ‘Moving Florida Forward’ initiative.
Governor Ron DeSantis visited Bartow on Thursday with Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Purdue to announce several projects that have been accelerated because of the ‘Moving Florida Forward’ initiative.
Hillsborough School District asking for court-ordered injunction to force Walton Academy closed
A legal fight is escalating between the Hillsborough County School District and Walton Academy for the Performing Arts, which continued to operate on Thursday despite a unanimous school board vote ordering its immediate closure.
A legal fight is escalating between the Hillsborough County School District and Walton Academy for the Performing Arts, which continued to operate on Thursday despite a unanimous school board vote ordering its immediate closure.
Topping Out ceremony at Venice Theatre damaged by Hurricane Ian
Venice Theatre hosted a Topping Out ceremony to mark a major milestone in the progress to rebuild its Jervey Theatre.
Venice Theatre hosted a Topping Out ceremony to mark a major milestone in the progress to rebuild its Jervey Theatre.
Florida DOGE committee slams Manatee County Commission for overspending
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia slammed Manatee County government on Thursday, saying it’s spending too much and overtaxing its citizens.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia slammed Manatee County government on Thursday, saying it’s spending too much and overtaxing its citizens.
Criminal charges against man accused of abandoning Trooper the dog during Hurricane Milton dropped
Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.
Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.
Pinellas County Schools introduce their new science lab on wheels
A new 'Innovative Lab’ on wheels is now available to 7th grade students at middle schools across Pinellas County.
A new 'Innovative Lab’ on wheels is now available to 7th grade students at middle schools across Pinellas County.
Moffitt Cancer Center honoring breast cancer patients through 'Portraits of Hope'
Moffitt Cancer Center is highlighting its patients with breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The "Portraits of Hope" highlight different patients and their unique story of their journey with cancer.
Moffitt Cancer Center is highlighting its patients with breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The "Portraits of Hope" highlight different patients and their unique story of their journey with cancer.
Polk State College drops African-American Studies course to align with new state law
An African-American studies course is no longer being taught at Polk State College because, according to officials there, it didn't comply with state law.
An African-American studies course is no longer being taught at Polk State College because, according to officials there, it didn't comply with state law.
Convicted killer Steven Lorenzo back in court for competency hearing after being sent to death row
On Thursday morning, the man convicted of one of the most infamous crimes in Tampa was back in court.
On Thursday morning, the man convicted of one of the most infamous crimes in Tampa was back in court.
Husband, wife to share their love of animation with pop-up exhibition at Imagine Museum
Jim Simpson and Laurie Dichiara have been collecting animation and entertainment memorabilia and historical artifacts for 25 years.
Jim Simpson and Laurie Dichiara have been collecting animation and entertainment memorabilia and historical artifacts for 25 years.
Captain, crew accused of illegally harvesting stone crab in Pasco County
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers in Pasco County have charged the captain and crew of a commercial stone crab vessel with multiple violations for illegally harvesting more than 65 pounds of stone crab claws from unauthorized lines and traps.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers in Pasco County have charged the captain and crew of a commercial stone crab vessel with multiple violations for illegally harvesting more than 65 pounds of stone crab claws from unauthorized lines and traps.
Depression causing major traffic delays on U.S. 19 in Pinellas County
A depression opened up at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Curlew Road in Pinellas County Thursday afternoon, and it is now causing major traffic impacts.
A depression opened up at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Curlew Road in Pinellas County Thursday afternoon, and it is now causing major traffic impacts.
Army veteran hopes to clean every grave at Brooksville Cemetery
Army veteran Isaac Bailey Jr. has a lofty goal, to clean every single grave at the Brooksville Cemetery.
Army veteran Isaac Bailey Jr. has a lofty goal, to clean every single grave at the Brooksville Cemetery.
Naked Florida woman accused of battery punches firefighter trying to get her to cover up: PCSO
A battery complaint ended with a naked Florida woman wearing handcuffs after investigators said she punched a female firefighter who tried to get her to cover up.
A battery complaint ended with a naked Florida woman wearing handcuffs after investigators said she punched a female firefighter who tried to get her to cover up.
Video: Mini-cow named ‘Jason Moo-Moah’ sets sail and hangs out on Pinellas County sandbar
Heads turned, eyes stared, and jaws dropped as if they had never seen a mini-cow on a boat trolling through Pinellas County waters.
Heads turned, eyes stared, and jaws dropped as if they had never seen a mini-cow on a boat trolling through Pinellas County waters.
Ruskin home invasion leaves 1 injured: HCSO
One person was injured in a reported home invasion in Ruskin on Thursday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
One person was injured in a reported home invasion in Ruskin on Thursday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Hit-and-run driver refuses to apologize after victim's family fought for tougher sentence for killer
The family of a woman who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Miami Gardens, Florida, is fuming after the driver refused to apologize in court.
The family of a woman who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Miami Gardens, Florida, is fuming after the driver refused to apologize in court.
Tampa house fire being investigated
A house fire that broke out Thursday morning in Tampa is under investigation.
A house fire that broke out Thursday morning in Tampa is under investigation.