Nearly $279M in Hillsborough's general fund flagged by Florida DOGE Task Force
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia released some of the initial findings from the series of audits conducted by the state’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force, which was created to crack down on waste, fraud and abuse in local government.
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia released some of the initial findings from the series of audits conducted by the state’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force, which was created to crack down on waste, fraud and abuse in local government.
Treasure Island in 'recovery mode' one year after Hurricane Helene
As Monica Pepe stood in front of her condo in the La Costa Brava complex in Treasure Island, she got emotional.
As Monica Pepe stood in front of her condo in the La Costa Brava complex in Treasure Island, she got emotional.
Skyway Bridge reopens after man jumps off, causing bomb threat response: FHP
The Skyway Bridge is back open after the bomb squad was called to a car with a suspicious box in it on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Skyway Bridge is back open after the bomb squad was called to a car with a suspicious box in it on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida invests millions in pediatric cancer research through Cancer Connect Collaborative
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will invest millions of dollars in pediatric cancer research over the next five years through the Cancer Connect Collaborative during a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will invest millions of dollars in pediatric cancer research over the next five years through the Cancer Connect Collaborative during a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday.
Illegal immigrant accused in Dover double murder of girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter heads to trial
Jury selection is underway in the death penalty trial of Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc, a Guatemalan national accused of killing his girlfriend and her young daughter in Dover in April 2024.
Jury selection is underway in the death penalty trial of Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc, a Guatemalan national accused of killing his girlfriend and her young daughter in Dover in April 2024.
Tommy Bahama returns to St. Armands nearly one year after Hurricane Helene
Tommy Bahama is back on St. Armands Circle, nearly one year after back-to-back hurricanes left the area reeling.
Tommy Bahama is back on St. Armands Circle, nearly one year after back-to-back hurricanes left the area reeling.
Tierra Verde residents push back against massive marina expansion
A plan to nearly double the size of the Tierra Verde Marina has sparked backlash from neighbors who said the project would bring more traffic, congestion and the loss of key businesses on their small island community.
A plan to nearly double the size of the Tierra Verde Marina has sparked backlash from neighbors who said the project would bring more traffic, congestion and the loss of key businesses on their small island community.
$1.3M federal grant helps Bay Area plan for post-disaster recovery
The City of Tampa is finalizing its Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan, a roadmap for how to recover after major hurricanes and flooding.
The City of Tampa is finalizing its Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan, a roadmap for how to recover after major hurricanes and flooding.
Jesuit's Will Griffin becomes 10th Florida high school QB to throw for 10K yards
The University of Florida was impressed with those abilities and offered him a scholarship. For the kid who grew up watching the Gators on fall Saturdays, it's a dream come true.
The University of Florida was impressed with those abilities and offered him a scholarship. For the kid who grew up watching the Gators on fall Saturdays, it's a dream come true.
Questions remain, but new Rays owner expected to be open to communication, true to his word
The deal to sell the Rays to Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski is awaiting FTC approval before it becomes official.
The deal to sell the Rays to Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski is awaiting FTC approval before it becomes official.
Kingdom of God Global Church continuing operations despite arrests of church leaders
Almost a month after two self-proclaimed religious leaders were arrested, their "church" appears to continue operations.
Almost a month after two self-proclaimed religious leaders were arrested, their "church" appears to continue operations.
Bradenton nears completion of $100M wastewater infrastructure project
It's a problem that can't be fixed overnight, but the City of Bradenton has been working on improving and upgrading its wastewater infrastructure.
It's a problem that can't be fixed overnight, but the City of Bradenton has been working on improving and upgrading its wastewater infrastructure.
Nearly 20 Tampa Bay area restaurants still falsely claiming shrimp served is from the Gulf: ‘Massive problem’
The Gulf shrimp on your plate might not actually be from the Gulf — and new testing suggests the problem isn’t going away.
The Gulf shrimp on your plate might not actually be from the Gulf — and new testing suggests the problem isn’t going away.
State Basketball Championships moving to Jacksonville after decades in Lakeland
After decades of being held in the city of Lakeland, the Boys and Girls State Basketball Championships will now be hosted in Jacksonville.
After decades of being held in the city of Lakeland, the Boys and Girls State Basketball Championships will now be hosted in Jacksonville.
Semi-truck catches fire on I-75 in Hernando County; injuries reported
A semi truck caught fire in the southbound lanes of I-75 causing traffic delays on Tuesday.
A semi truck caught fire in the southbound lanes of I-75 causing traffic delays on Tuesday.
Artist feels like pencil is an extension of his arm
Marc Brechwald became a professional artist in 2020 after he started creating photo-realistic pencil art.
Marc Brechwald became a professional artist in 2020 after he started creating photo-realistic pencil art.
Florida teens arrested after shooting at Dover Park: HCSO
A shooting at Dover Park has landed three teens in jail after a man called to report that he had been shot at on Sydney Dover Road from a wooded area, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A shooting at Dover Park has landed three teens in jail after a man called to report that he had been shot at on Sydney Dover Road from a wooded area, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Barry Manilow bringing farewell tour to Tampa
Singing legend Barry Manilow is bringing his farewell tour to Tampa.
Singing legend Barry Manilow is bringing his farewell tour to Tampa.
Child survives triple fatal crash on I-4 in Lakeland: FHP
A 6-year-old girl is the sole survivor of a crash that killed three people on I-4 Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 6-year-old girl is the sole survivor of a crash that killed three people on I-4 Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Donald J. Trump Presidential Library in Florida: Gov. DeSantis to propose 2.63-acre parcel for project
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to propose an item to convey a 2.63-acre parcel in Miami-Dade County adjacent to the Freedom Tower for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to propose an item to convey a 2.63-acre parcel in Miami-Dade County adjacent to the Freedom Tower for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library.