Rays open ALCS against Guardians at Tropicana Field in Game 1

The Rays will begin their best of seven American League Championship Series against a Guardians riding in on little rest.  

Atlantic tropical wave watched as hurricane season reaches final stretch

Meteorologists are monitoring a tropical wave near the Cabo Verde Islands as the Atlantic hurricane season enters its final stretch, while Category 3 Hurricane Simon inches closer to western Mexico.

Clearwater to weigh $180M sports complex proposal for Landings Golf Course

Clearwater City Council is preparing to decide the next step for the future of the Landings Golf Course, where two proposals offer very different visions for the 77-acre property.

Driver faces fentanyl trafficking charge after Hillsborough County traffic stop, deputies say

Hillsborough County deputies arrested a 35-year-old man Saturday after finding fentanyl and suspected stolen jewelry during a traffic stop, according to the sheriff's office. 

Zephyrhills man accused of 130 mph chase, hitting 2 vehicles near Wesley Chapel: FHP

A 19-year-old Zephyrhills man is accused of leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a high-speed chase along Interstate 275 before crashing into two vehicles near State Road 56 and being arrested, according to an FHP arrest affidavit.

Hillsborough County hosting free drive-thru pet vaccine clinic in Dover

Hillsborough County is providing free rabies vaccines, microchips, and pet registrations to help pet owners save money during a drive-thru clinic in Dover.

Suspect shot after opening fire on Sarasota County deputies: SCSO

A 39-year-old man is in critical but stable condition after a deputy-involved shooting early Sunday morning at a Sarasota County home, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Bay Area first responders deploy to Florida Panhandle after Isaias

Emergency crews from across the Bay Area are heading to Florida’s Panhandle to help communities deal with the aftermath of Isaias. Polk County’s team mobilized within hours of the state’s call for help, joining other local responders already deployed to assist.

2 teens seriously hurt in golf cart crash near Wesley Chapel: FHP

Two teenagers were seriously injured and two others suffered minor injuries after a golf cart and a car crashed Friday night at an intersection near Wesley Chapel, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

32nd annual Tampa Police Memorial Run honors fallen officers

Hundreds of community members and police officers gathered in Tampa on Saturday morning for the 32nd annual Tampa Police Memorial Run to honor fallen heroes.

Hurricane Isaias updates: DeSantis addresses widespread power outages after landfall

Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency across 27 Florida counties after Hurricane Isaias slammed into the western Florida Panhandle as a Category 2 storm Friday night.

Bern's Steak House sues Tampa over $100M South Howard flood project

Bern's Steak House is serving up a legal battle against the City of Tampa. The iconic restaurant and five other property owners have filed two class-action lawsuits challenging a $100 million flood relief project along South Howard Avenue.

Hurricane Isaias: Photos, videos show damage across Florida Panhandle

Florida Panhandle residents are beginning to assess the damage after Hurricane Isaias brought powerful winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding to the region Friday night.

Election 2026: Where Charlie Crist stands on property taxes, bonds, Flock cameras, affordability

Former Governor and Congressman Charlie Crist said residents are being squeezed by rising costs as he challenges incumbent Mayor Ken Welch in the city’s nonpartisan mayoral election.

Coastal flooding closes Manasota Key Road in Sarasota County

Coastal flooding and storm surge associated with Hurricane Isaias forced emergency officials to close Manasota Key Road Friday, limiting local travel while monitoring dangerous weather conditions, according to Sarasota County Emergency Management. 

Hurricane Isaias to bring storm surge, downpours to Bay Area

Hurricane Isaias is moving toward the northern Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, bringing heavy rain, storm surge and coastal flooding threats to parts of Florida and the Gulf region late Friday night into Saturday morning. 

Man charged in 2012 rape, kidnapping of Florida teen following ICE operation

A 14-year-old cold case involving the kidnapping and sexual assault of a teenage girl in Florida has been solved following a DNA match from a recent immigration operation.

Missing Spring Hill teen safely located following statewide Spectrum Alert

A Spring Hill teenager who was at the heart of a Florida Missing Child – Spectrum Alert has been safely located about four miles from home.