Marine veteran who suffered near-fatal injury in Iraq gets surprise gift: 'Those are happy tears'
Ask anyone who's served, and they'll tell you how much they value their formal uniforms. For a Tampa man who suffered a near-fatal injury in Iraq, not having his dress blues made his battle at home that much harder until a chance meeting with a fellow Marine.
Ask anyone who's served, and they'll tell you how much they value their formal uniforms. For a Tampa man who suffered a near-fatal injury in Iraq, not having his dress blues made his battle at home that much harder until a chance meeting with a fellow Marine.
Edgewater Police Officer shot, killed by clerk at Circle K gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea: Deputies
An off-duty Edgewater Police Officer was ambushed, shot and killed inside a Circle K gas station Monday afternoon in Ormond-by-the-Sea by a clerk who worked there, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
An off-duty Edgewater Police Officer was ambushed, shot and killed inside a Circle K gas station Monday afternoon in Ormond-by-the-Sea by a clerk who worked there, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Suni Bell murder trial: Defendant removed from courtroom during closing statements
After about a week of testimony, the state and the defense made their closing statements in the trial of five men who are accused of killing a four-year-old girl in 2021.
After about a week of testimony, the state and the defense made their closing statements in the trial of five men who are accused of killing a four-year-old girl in 2021.
Tampa International Airport donates unclaimed luggage to Hillsborough's 'Duffels of Dignity' program
Hillsborough County and the Tampa International Airport are partnering to help provide backpacks, bags and luggage to children in need.
Hillsborough County and the Tampa International Airport are partnering to help provide backpacks, bags and luggage to children in need.
Accused drunk driver behind bars after driving wrong way on I-4: Video
A driver was arrested for DUI over the weekend after law enforcement officers caught her driving the wrong way on I-4, nearly hitting a marked police car.
A driver was arrested for DUI over the weekend after law enforcement officers caught her driving the wrong way on I-4, nearly hitting a marked police car.
Lawsuit: Florida girl hit in face by rider's object while on SeaWorld Orlando coaster
A Florida family has filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld Orlando alleging that their child was hit in the face by an object while riding one of the roller coasters at the theme park.
A Florida family has filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld Orlando alleging that their child was hit in the face by an object while riding one of the roller coasters at the theme park.
Sarasota couple accused of child neglect were on drugs when they were caught drinking beer under a tent: SPD
An anonymous tip landed a Sarasota couple behind bars after investigators said they neglected their child.
An anonymous tip landed a Sarasota couple behind bars after investigators said they neglected their child.
Red-light camera violations increase as Lakeland experiences major growth
With all the growth Lakeland has been experiencing, red-light camera violations have actually increased over the years. This is another reason why the city is taking a closer look at where these cameras and school speed zone cameras should be located.
With all the growth Lakeland has been experiencing, red-light camera violations have actually increased over the years. This is another reason why the city is taking a closer look at where these cameras and school speed zone cameras should be located.
Gold prices hit record highs: What that means for Tampa Bay area stores, investors
At the beginning of the year, an ounce of gold was trading at $2,669 an ounce. On Friday, though, gold closed at $3,668 an ounce, which is up more than 200% in the last two years.
At the beginning of the year, an ounce of gold was trading at $2,669 an ounce. On Friday, though, gold closed at $3,668 an ounce, which is up more than 200% in the last two years.
Homeschooling on the rise in Florida as families leave public schools
Florida public schools are experiencing a steep drop in enrollment, with Hillsborough County alone losing 7,000 students since last year. A major driver of that decline is the surge in homeschooling.
Florida public schools are experiencing a steep drop in enrollment, with Hillsborough County alone losing 7,000 students since last year. A major driver of that decline is the surge in homeschooling.
Highlands County fisherman dies after going overboard on Lake Damon: HCSO
A day on the lake turned deadly for an angler in Highlands County on Sunday.
A day on the lake turned deadly for an angler in Highlands County on Sunday.
Clearwater's Hassell Florist blooms from generation to generation: ‘We do everything the same'
Hassell Florist is more than a business; it's a Clearwater landmark. The shop has stood on the same corner for 66 years, a testament to its deep roots in the community.
Hassell Florist is more than a business; it's a Clearwater landmark. The shop has stood on the same corner for 66 years, a testament to its deep roots in the community.
DeSantis signs execution warrant for ‘Deacon of Death’ convicted in Hillsborough murders
In what could be Florida’s 14th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of murdering two women in 1996 in Hillsborough County and dumping them in a pond.
In what could be Florida’s 14th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of murdering two women in 1996 in Hillsborough County and dumping them in a pond.
Tampa couple brews up viral success with giant coffee cup café
Tampa’s latest coffee cart is probably the hottest cup of Joe on the market, and it’s also likely the largest cup of coffee on the market. However, this giant idea actually started off quite small.
Tampa’s latest coffee cart is probably the hottest cup of Joe on the market, and it’s also likely the largest cup of coffee on the market. However, this giant idea actually started off quite small.
Tampa's Robles Park Village demolition begins to make way for $800M redevelopment project
A piece of Tampa history came down on Monday.
A piece of Tampa history came down on Monday.
14-year-old Florida boy arrested after shooting and killing another teen, deputies say
A 14-year-old Florida boy is facing murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed another teenager last week.
A 14-year-old Florida boy is facing murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed another teenager last week.
Local Faith Groups Protest Growing Number of Immigrant Detention Centers
Florida is rapidly expanding its network of immigrant detention centers.
Florida is rapidly expanding its network of immigrant detention centers.
Grady Judd: Man drowns in Lake Clinch on Sunday
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says that a man drowned in Lake Clinch on Sunday afternoon.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says that a man drowned in Lake Clinch on Sunday afternoon.
Born locally, Box of Cubans branches out to new location
Born in a gas station, Box of Cubans is expanding with a new location in Riverview.
Born in a gas station, Box of Cubans is expanding with a new location in Riverview.
Fire destroys Inverness RV after mechanical failure in engine: CCFR
An Inverness RV was destroyed after Citrus County Fire Rescue says a mechanical failure in the engine compartment sparked a fire on Friday afternoon.
An Inverness RV was destroyed after Citrus County Fire Rescue says a mechanical failure in the engine compartment sparked a fire on Friday afternoon.