'Emotions are high': Sarasota leaders urge peace after parking worker assault
A Sarasota parking enforcement employee was physically assaulted Wednesday afternoon while issuing citations on St. Armands Circle, leading to the felony arrest of a 61-year-old Bradenton woman.
A Sarasota parking enforcement employee was physically assaulted Wednesday afternoon while issuing citations on St. Armands Circle, leading to the felony arrest of a 61-year-old Bradenton woman.
Inside the massive effort to rescue Florida's endangered corals
The Florida Aquarium partnered with several marine organizations to collect Elkhorn coral eggs and sperm in the Florida Keys during a 12-night conservation effort aimed at saving the species. The aquarium said the project may be one of the largest collaborative coral conservation efforts to ever happen in Florida.
The Florida Aquarium partnered with several marine organizations to collect Elkhorn coral eggs and sperm in the Florida Keys during a 12-night conservation effort aimed at saving the species. The aquarium said the project may be one of the largest collaborative coral conservation efforts to ever happen in Florida.
Labor Day travel costs soar as gas, airfare rise in Florida
Typically, gas prices begin to fall around this time of year as summer driving demand declines. That’s not happening this year.
Typically, gas prices begin to fall around this time of year as summer driving demand declines. That’s not happening this year.
Dunedin unanimously votes to ban motorized watercraft launches on Causeway
The Dunedin City Commission voted unanimously 5-0 to ban motorized watercraft from launching on the south side of the Dunedin Causeway.
The Dunedin City Commission voted unanimously 5-0 to ban motorized watercraft from launching on the south side of the Dunedin Causeway.
FWC urges beachgoers to protect sea turtle hatchlings after dozens of rescues
Labor Day weekend may mark the unofficial end of summer, but wildlife officials say one of Florida's busiest sea turtle seasons is still very much underway.
Labor Day weekend may mark the unofficial end of summer, but wildlife officials say one of Florida's busiest sea turtle seasons is still very much underway.
Man hospitalized after tree falls on him while working on roof in Clearwater
A 67-year-old man was airlifted to a hospital Friday morning after a tree fell on him while he was trimming branches from the roof of a Clearwater home, according to Clearwater Police.
A 67-year-old man was airlifted to a hospital Friday morning after a tree fell on him while he was trimming branches from the roof of a Clearwater home, according to Clearwater Police.
Flock cameras help police arrest woman in deadly St. Pete hit-and-run: SPPD
A woman was arrested after being accused of crashing her sedan in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in August, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
A woman was arrested after being accused of crashing her sedan in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in August, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
What a historic El Niño means for Tampa Bay fall weather
As fall approaches, here's what Tampa Bay can expect for temperatures, rainfall, and those first hints of cooler weather in the months ahead.
As fall approaches, here's what Tampa Bay can expect for temperatures, rainfall, and those first hints of cooler weather in the months ahead.
Florida blocks undocumented students from state universities
Florida is the latest state to approve policies that restrict undocumented students from enrolling in public universities.
Florida is the latest state to approve policies that restrict undocumented students from enrolling in public universities.
Polk deputy, driver flown to hospital after head-on crash near Haines City: PCSO
A Polk County deputy and another driver were flown to a hospital after a crash early Friday morning near Haines City, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Polk County deputy and another driver were flown to a hospital after a crash early Friday morning near Haines City, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Dengue fever: Locally acquired cases surge to 65 across Bay Area
Locally acquired dengue fever cases have surged across the Bay Area, with 65 cases now reported in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, according to the latest Florida Department of Health surveillance report.
Locally acquired dengue fever cases have surged across the Bay Area, with 65 cases now reported in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, according to the latest Florida Department of Health surveillance report.
Waymo driverless robotaxi service launches in Tampa
Tampa residents can now ride in a Waymo without anyone behind the wheel.
Tampa residents can now ride in a Waymo without anyone behind the wheel.
Records: Florida foster dad accused of child sexual abuse has history with Arizona DCS
An Arizona man is in federal custody following allegations that he sexually abused his foster daughter and recorded the acts.
An Arizona man is in federal custody following allegations that he sexually abused his foster daughter and recorded the acts.
2 dead after small plane crashes, catches fire in Hillsborough County: Officials
Two people are dead after a small plane crashed and caught fire Thursday morning in Hillsborough County, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Two people are dead after a small plane crashed and caught fire Thursday morning in Hillsborough County, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Polk County K9 Ace honored at Bartow City Hall after being shot in line of duty
Newly retired Polk County K9 Ace received official recognition on Thursday at Bartow City Hall after surviving a line-of-duty gunshot wound.
Newly retired Polk County K9 Ace received official recognition on Thursday at Bartow City Hall after surviving a line-of-duty gunshot wound.
'Welcome to Florida’: 8-foot alligator greets Philadelphia couple that recently moved to Florida
A recent move from Philadelphia to Florida came with an unexpected welcome package for one local couple: an eight-foot alligator resting under their driveway golf cart.
A recent move from Philadelphia to Florida came with an unexpected welcome package for one local couple: an eight-foot alligator resting under their driveway golf cart.
South Tampa flood relief project moves toward critical vote as businesses fear years of construction
A controversial plan to address decades of flooding in two South Tampa neighborhoods is moving toward a critical vote this month, as city officials weigh the cost of the project against concerns about its long-term impact on businesses along South Howard Avenue.
A controversial plan to address decades of flooding in two South Tampa neighborhoods is moving toward a critical vote this month, as city officials weigh the cost of the project against concerns about its long-term impact on businesses along South Howard Avenue.
North Port considers 18-month moratorium on data centers as details emerge for data center development site
North Port commissioners are considering an 18-month moratorium on data centers while a multi-building application remains under review, drawing strong public outcry over environmental risks.
North Port commissioners are considering an 18-month moratorium on data centers while a multi-building application remains under review, drawing strong public outcry over environmental risks.
Intruder arrested after being accused of breaking into 93-year-old woman's Tampa apartment
A 93-year-old Tampa woman found a stranger standing at the foot of her bed Sunday morning after initially mistaking him for her grandson, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A 93-year-old Tampa woman found a stranger standing at the foot of her bed Sunday morning after initially mistaking him for her grandson, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Hillsborough schools expanding vaping detectors to middle, K-8 campuses
Hillsborough County Public Schools is expanding its use of vaping detectors to middle schools and K-8 campuses as the district works to prevent and more quickly respond to vaping on school grounds.
Hillsborough County Public Schools is expanding its use of vaping detectors to middle schools and K-8 campuses as the district works to prevent and more quickly respond to vaping on school grounds.