Iranian protests: Safety Harbor businessman worried about family, friends as country remains in blackout
A Safety Harbor Iranian American businessman wants to go visit his father’s grave in Iran, but the Islamic Republic has made returning difficult and potentially dangerous.
A Safety Harbor Iranian American businessman wants to go visit his father’s grave in Iran, but the Islamic Republic has made returning difficult and potentially dangerous.
St. Pete MLK Parade expected to draw thousands as tourism data shows it brings millions in economic impact
Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of St. Petersburg on Monday as the city celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — and the return of one of its most meaningful traditions.
Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of St. Petersburg on Monday as the city celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — and the return of one of its most meaningful traditions.
Tampa man arrested in 2022 deadly apartment shooting: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on Tuesday in connection with a 2022 shooting that left a man dead at an apartment complex in Tampa.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on Tuesday in connection with a 2022 shooting that left a man dead at an apartment complex in Tampa.
What’s next for the Rays? Ownership group member sheds light on plans to make Tampa Bay a baseball haven
What does the future hold for the Tampa Bay Rays? For the first time since buying the team, a member of the team's new ownership group spoke about their plans to make the Tampa Bay area a baseball haven.
What does the future hold for the Tampa Bay Rays? For the first time since buying the team, a member of the team's new ownership group spoke about their plans to make the Tampa Bay area a baseball haven.
Schools of Hope: What Gov. DeSantis says about controversial law expanding rights of charter schools
Governor Ron DeSantis is weighing in on growing concerns over a new law that expands the rights of Schools of Hope charter schools, as district leaders across Florida warn the policy could strain public school resources.
Governor Ron DeSantis is weighing in on growing concerns over a new law that expands the rights of Schools of Hope charter schools, as district leaders across Florida warn the policy could strain public school resources.
Suspect arrested after Bradenton medical complex shooting leaves woman dead, another hospitalized: Police
Bradenton police say a suspect has been arrested after a woman was killed and another was hospitalized in a shooting at a medical complex Thursday afternoon.
Bradenton police say a suspect has been arrested after a woman was killed and another was hospitalized in a shooting at a medical complex Thursday afternoon.
Valrico man accused of tossing hundreds of nails on a street more than 2 dozen times: HCSO
A Valrico man is facing charges after deputies say he threw hundreds of nails onto a neighborhood roadway nearly 30 times since last September.
A Valrico man is facing charges after deputies say he threw hundreds of nails onto a neighborhood roadway nearly 30 times since last September.
ZooTampa prepares animals for cold snap with heat lamps and warm shelters
Whether it’s animals at the zoo or plants in the yard, Tampa Bay residents spent Thursday preparing for colder temperatures.
Whether it’s animals at the zoo or plants in the yard, Tampa Bay residents spent Thursday preparing for colder temperatures.
Friends of woman killed, buried in Carrollwood backyard relieved by sister’s guilty verdict
The Hillsborough County woman found guilty of killing her sister in 2021 and burying her in the backyard of her Carrollwood home now faces 25 years to life in prison.
The Hillsborough County woman found guilty of killing her sister in 2021 and burying her in the backyard of her Carrollwood home now faces 25 years to life in prison.
Florida CraftArt focuses on up-and-coming artists with ‘New Voices in Craft’ exhibition
Eight up-and-coming craft artists will have a spotlight on their work at Florida CraftArt's "New Voices in Craft" in St. Petersburg.
Eight up-and-coming craft artists will have a spotlight on their work at Florida CraftArt's "New Voices in Craft" in St. Petersburg.
Snow in Florida? Here are the odds it’ll happen 2 years in a row
Snow is not something we’re used to seeing in Florida, but it happened in 2025 and it could happen again this weekend.
Snow is not something we’re used to seeing in Florida, but it happened in 2025 and it could happen again this weekend.
Cold weather shelters open as Bay Area braces for freezing temperatures
Cold shelters are opening on Thursday and Friday night across the Bay Area as freezing temperatures are expected in the coming days.
Cold shelters are opening on Thursday and Friday night across the Bay Area as freezing temperatures are expected in the coming days.
Florida woman discovers ex-boyfriend’s bomb-making materials while kicking him out of her house: SCSO
A Sarasota man’s breakup with his girlfriend attracted more attention to his failed relationship than he wanted when she demanded that he move out.
A Sarasota man’s breakup with his girlfriend attracted more attention to his failed relationship than he wanted when she demanded that he move out.
Pat Maroon, former Lightning forward, named grand marshal of Gasparilla Pirate Fest
Former Tampa Bay Lightning forward and three-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon will serve as grand marshal of the Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest, organizers announced Thursday.
Former Tampa Bay Lightning forward and three-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon will serve as grand marshal of the Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest, organizers announced Thursday.
Grady Judd and Florida's CFO want more restrictions placed on illegal immigrants
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia joined law enforcement officers from across the Bay Area to discuss the state’s illegal immigration policies and enforcement.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia joined law enforcement officers from across the Bay Area to discuss the state’s illegal immigration policies and enforcement.
‘Career criminal’ arrested for pick-pocketing and credit card fraud throughout Florida: Sarasota police
A woman police describe as a career criminal has been arrested for pick-pocketing and credit card fraud.
A woman police describe as a career criminal has been arrested for pick-pocketing and credit card fraud.
USF approves tuition increase for out-of-state students
USF’s Board of Trustees voted on Monday to approve a 15% increase in non-resident tuition and fees, following authorization from the Florida Board of Governors. The increase takes effect in fall 2026 and applies to out-of-state and international students.
USF’s Board of Trustees voted on Monday to approve a 15% increase in non-resident tuition and fees, following authorization from the Florida Board of Governors. The increase takes effect in fall 2026 and applies to out-of-state and international students.
What really is Florida cold? We asked people in Tampa
Living in Florida, you might have heard the phrase "Florida cold is different" and many people here in Tampa agree.
Living in Florida, you might have heard the phrase "Florida cold is different" and many people here in Tampa agree.
Florida AG Uthmeier says insanity defense must be reformed, calls on lawmakers to act
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is asking state lawmakers to consider a proposal that would overhaul the state’s insanity defense.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is asking state lawmakers to consider a proposal that would overhaul the state’s insanity defense.
New report on student AI use finds more risks than benefits, schools work on best practices
AI is likely to do more harm than good for students, according to researchers with the Brookings Institution.
AI is likely to do more harm than good for students, according to researchers with the Brookings Institution.