City of Clearwater moves forward with appraisal process to create city-owned electric utility company

Before the City of Clearwater decided to greenlight the appraisal process to create a city-owned electric utility company, residents voiced their support while Duke Energy employees touted how much they did for the community after last year's hurricanes. 

Clearwater council rejects proposal to rename street after Charlie Kirk

At Monday’s Clearwater City Council meeting, Council Member Ryan Cotton proposed renaming Court Street, a two-mile main artery running through downtown, to "Charlie Kirk Way."

Proposed budget cuts could impact NOAA during peak hurricane season

As Florida braces for the most dangerous part of hurricane season, concerns are growing over potential cuts to the agencies that track and forecast severe weather.

'We need to spread the wealth': Long-time Rebuilding Together CEO talks work ethic as an immigrant

Jose Garcia got his start leading non-profits as a young immigrant from Venezuela in the 1980s. Now, he's using that work ethic he learned from his heritage to help our community as the CEO of Rebuilding Together Greater Florida. 

Amazon launches 'Prime Air' delivery center in Ruskin

The drone delivery service will have the capability to deliver orders to certain residential addresses in Tampa Bay.

Keith O’Connor has longstanding ties with suspect whose arrest sparked FDLE investigation

Keith O'Connor, Tampa's code enforcement director and the husband of former Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, has a long history with the employee whose criminal charges sparked an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. 

Retired Polk County deputy accused of fleeing from deputies with unrestrained child in front seat of car

A retired Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested over the weekend after fleeing from deputies with an unrestrained child in the front seat of his car, according to officials.

HCSO detention deputy accused of DUI in Manatee County

A detention deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested in Manatee County, accused of driving under the influence.

1994 Florida cold case cracked: Pregnant 20-year-old's accused killer arrested

A Florida man has been arrested in the 1994 cold case murder of a 20-year-old pregnant woman who was stabbed to death in her apartment, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO).

Winter Haven teens accused of stealing SUV, attempting to escape arrest

A few teens were arrested for stealing an SUV and attempting to evade deputies in Winter Haven over the weekend, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

New Food Pantry Opens in Southern Hillsborough to Fight Hunger

Feeding Tampa Bay estimates over 144,000 Hillsborough County residents don’t know where their next meal is coming from, with children and seniors hit especially hard.

Gov. Ron DeSantis champions Florida's public education, universities

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to host a press conference Monday morning at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville.

Emergency response drone service expands in Manatee County

Manatee County is expanding the service hours and coverage area of its 911 integrated drone delivery system.

Florida vows legal action against any efforts to block TPUSA chapters on campus

The Florida Attorney General’s Office of Parental Rights announced last week that it will be taking legal action against any public schools that block Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapters.

New Florida laws take effect on Oct. 1, 2025: Here's what to know

From ‘Trooper’s Law’, which creates tougher penalties for those who restrain dogs during natural disasters, to ‘Tristan’s Law’, which provides funding for various programs and initiatives aimed at diverting individuals with mental health issues away from the criminal justice system, more than two dozen new laws are taking effect on Oct. 1, 2025.