Here is why a 'jellyfish cloud' appeared over Central Florida
A SpaceX rocket launch created a visual "jellyfish cloud" in the sky above Central Florida early Tuesday morning.
A SpaceX rocket launch created a visual "jellyfish cloud" in the sky above Central Florida early Tuesday morning.
Tampa offers homeowners up to $3,000 in rebates to replace grass with native plants: Here's how to cash in
The city of Tampa's Florida-Friendly Landscaping Incentive Program (FLIP) offers rebates to homeowners who replace traditional, thirsty grass in their yards with native plants that are drought-friendly.
The city of Tampa's Florida-Friendly Landscaping Incentive Program (FLIP) offers rebates to homeowners who replace traditional, thirsty grass in their yards with native plants that are drought-friendly.
Driver arrested in deadly St. Petersburg scooter hit-and-run: Police
A 19-year-old driver was arrested on a warrant for leaving the scene of a deadly crash after a man riding an electric scooter was hit and killed in St. Petersburg in August, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
A 19-year-old driver was arrested on a warrant for leaving the scene of a deadly crash after a man riding an electric scooter was hit and killed in St. Petersburg in August, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Tampa woman among 3 accused of stealing Treasury checks, opening bank accounts with fake IDs: DOJ
Three people, including a Tampa woman, have been charged in a federal indictment accusing them of stealing U.S. Treasury checks and using counterfeit driver's licenses to access the money, according to the State Attorney's Office.
Three people, including a Tampa woman, have been charged in a federal indictment accusing them of stealing U.S. Treasury checks and using counterfeit driver's licenses to access the money, according to the State Attorney's Office.
Two Florida centenarians meet on the bowling lanes to celebrate milestone birthday
A Lakeland woman celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday by hitting the bowling lanes against a 102-year-old fellow bowler.
A Lakeland woman celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday by hitting the bowling lanes against a 102-year-old fellow bowler.
Tampa weather: Dry air brings sunshine before rain chances return Thursday
Dry air across Florida is delivering pleasant fall weather with plenty of sunshine, though rain chances will slowly return by Thursday afternoon.
Dry air across Florida is delivering pleasant fall weather with plenty of sunshine, though rain chances will slowly return by Thursday afternoon.
Photos: SpaceX CRS-35 launch creates 'space jellyfish' over Bay Area
A predawn SpaceX launch created a striking "space jellyfish" phenomenon visible to dozens of observers across the Bay Area on Tuesday.
A predawn SpaceX launch created a striking "space jellyfish" phenomenon visible to dozens of observers across the Bay Area on Tuesday.
Oregon man accused of DUI, running red light in deadly Gibsonton crash: FHP
A 54-year-old Gibsonton man died after a crash involving a pickup truck and an SUV early Saturday morning, and the other driver was later arrested on charges including DUI manslaughter, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 54-year-old Gibsonton man died after a crash involving a pickup truck and an SUV early Saturday morning, and the other driver was later arrested on charges including DUI manslaughter, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
St. Petersburg mayoral debate: Ken Welch and Charlie Crist face off Tuesday
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch and his challenger Charlie Crist will face off Tuesday night in a debate, ahead of Election Day.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch and his challenger Charlie Crist will face off Tuesday night in a debate, ahead of Election Day.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office launches new Grady Judd bobblehead for charity
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd launched his latest collectible bobblehead to raise funds for local law enforcement initiatives and community charity support.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd launched his latest collectible bobblehead to raise funds for local law enforcement initiatives and community charity support.
Florida executes man who demanded death penalty for 2008 prison murder
A 63-year-old Florida prisoner who admitted to strangling his cellmate in 2008 so he could be sent to death row was executed on Tuesday.
A 63-year-old Florida prisoner who admitted to strangling his cellmate in 2008 so he could be sent to death row was executed on Tuesday.
Rays fans bring playoff energy to downtown St. Pete for ALCS Game 1
"Troptober" is bringing playoff excitement back to downtown St. Petersburg, where Rays fans are showing their team spirit inside bars and through local art. As Tampa Bay faced the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, fans gathered at Ferg’s Sports Bar to cheer on their team.
"Troptober" is bringing playoff excitement back to downtown St. Petersburg, where Rays fans are showing their team spirit inside bars and through local art. As Tampa Bay faced the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, fans gathered at Ferg’s Sports Bar to cheer on their team.
Sarasota County jewelry store owners help uncover $361K elderly exploitation scheme: SCSO
Two former law enforcement officers who now own a Sarasota County jewelry store helped investigators uncover a major financial exploitation scheme involving an elderly woman and her late husband that resulted in the arrests of two people accused of stealing more than $361,000, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Two former law enforcement officers who now own a Sarasota County jewelry store helped investigators uncover a major financial exploitation scheme involving an elderly woman and her late husband that resulted in the arrests of two people accused of stealing more than $361,000, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Sarasota County man accused of pulling gun at McDonald’s, later firing at deputies: SCSO
A man is facing attempted murder charges after an incident at a McDonald's drive-thru in Sarasota County ended in a shootout with deputies at his home overnight on Sunday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
A man is facing attempted murder charges after an incident at a McDonald's drive-thru in Sarasota County ended in a shootout with deputies at his home overnight on Sunday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa's Mafia history comes to light through sheriff's digitizing project
Decades of evidence detailing the investigation into one of Tampa's most notoriously organized crime families are becoming more accessible to researchers and historians through a partnership between the University of South Florida and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Decades of evidence detailing the investigation into one of Tampa's most notoriously organized crime families are becoming more accessible to researchers and historians through a partnership between the University of South Florida and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa seeks public input on planned 56-acre K-Bar Ranch park
The city of Tampa is moving forward with plans to transform 56 acres of undeveloped land in New Tampa’s K-Bar Ranch community into a park – and they want your input.
The city of Tampa is moving forward with plans to transform 56 acres of undeveloped land in New Tampa’s K-Bar Ranch community into a park – and they want your input.
Lakeland police tech expansion: Rooftop drones, AI reporting and translation-capable body cameras
Lakeland police officers are expanding their reach with new high-tech tools designed to speed up response times and improve community communication.
Lakeland police officers are expanding their reach with new high-tech tools designed to speed up response times and improve community communication.
9 teens hospitalized in 3 golf cart crashes across Bay Area
Nine teenagers were hospitalized in three separate golf cart collisions across the Bay Area during a dangerous Columbus Day weekend.
Nine teenagers were hospitalized in three separate golf cart collisions across the Bay Area during a dangerous Columbus Day weekend.
Tampa police vehicle hits 2 officers, suspect during arrest: TPD
Two Tampa police officers and a suspect were taken to the hospital Monday after a police vehicle driven by another officer hit them while they were trying to take the suspect into custody, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Two Tampa police officers and a suspect were taken to the hospital Monday after a police vehicle driven by another officer hit them while they were trying to take the suspect into custody, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Florida nurse accused of stealing fentanyl from ICU patient’s IV
Police arrested a Florida nurse after a patient’s family member reportedly caught her stealing fentanyl from a critically ill patient's IV infusion at Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital.
Police arrested a Florida nurse after a patient’s family member reportedly caught her stealing fentanyl from a critically ill patient's IV infusion at Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital.