DeSantis pledging $26M to fund nursing education across Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his commitment to Florida’s nursing industry as he announced additional funding for state colleges, universities and private education during a press conference on the campus of St. Petersburg College.
Governor Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his commitment to Florida’s nursing industry as he announced additional funding for state colleges, universities and private education during a press conference on the campus of St. Petersburg College.
St. Petersburg outlines who could qualify for disaster recovery aid, buyouts, as demand surges
St. Petersburg is preparing to roll out the second phase of its $160 million disaster recovery plan, aimed at helping storm-affected residents either rebuild or move out of harm’s way.
St. Petersburg is preparing to roll out the second phase of its $160 million disaster recovery plan, aimed at helping storm-affected residents either rebuild or move out of harm’s way.
Indiana, Miami fans pack Tampa Bay watch parties for national championship game
The Indiana Hoosiers are champions for the first time in program history, defeating Miami 27-21 in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Indiana Hoosiers are champions for the first time in program history, defeating Miami 27-21 in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium.
No. 1 Indiana completes undefeated season beating No. 10 Miami 27-21 for the CFP National Championship.
No. 1 Indiana completed the first 16-0 season in modern college football history by defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27–21 to claim their first-ever national championship.
No. 1 Indiana completed the first 16-0 season in modern college football history by defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27–21 to claim their first-ever national championship.
Proposed cruise port near Sunshine Skyway sparks environmental concerns in Manatee County
A cruise terminal operating company, SSA Marine, in partnership with Tampa-based Slip Knott LLC, has announced plans for a privately funded cruise port on the 328-acre Knott-Cowen tract, located on the Gulf side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
A cruise terminal operating company, SSA Marine, in partnership with Tampa-based Slip Knott LLC, has announced plans for a privately funded cruise port on the 328-acre Knott-Cowen tract, located on the Gulf side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing kayaker who flipped into water near Honeymoon Island
The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a missing 18-year-old kayaker who disappeared on Sunday night after flipping his kayak into the water near Honeymoon Island, but the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will resume its search on Tuesday.
The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a missing 18-year-old kayaker who disappeared on Sunday night after flipping his kayak into the water near Honeymoon Island, but the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will resume its search on Tuesday.
Laws demanding race-based state action are unconstitutional, Florida AG declares
Florida Attorney General James Uthemeier issued an opinion in which he declared that state laws that call for race-based discrimination are unconstitutional and will not be enforced by his office.
Florida Attorney General James Uthemeier issued an opinion in which he declared that state laws that call for race-based discrimination are unconstitutional and will not be enforced by his office.
Florida woman torches neighbor’s home after argument, killing dog: LCSO
A dispute between neighbors in Southwest Florida ended with a dead dog and a woman under arrest.
A dispute between neighbors in Southwest Florida ended with a dead dog and a woman under arrest.
Florida duo accused of kidnapping Uber driver at gunpoint
A Florida man and woman were arrested after police say they kidnapped an Uber driver at gunpoint and tried to withdraw cash using credit cards.
A Florida man and woman were arrested after police say they kidnapped an Uber driver at gunpoint and tried to withdraw cash using credit cards.
Parents of missing Jennifer Kesse working with AI firm in search for daughter 20 years after disappearance
Saturday will mark two decades of a real-life nightmare for a Bradenton family.
Saturday will mark two decades of a real-life nightmare for a Bradenton family.
Tow truck driver accused of stealing car after crash on I-275: FHP
A tow truck driver is facing charges after troopers say he stole a vehicle that had been involved in a crash on I-275 in Tampa on Sunday night.
A tow truck driver is facing charges after troopers say he stole a vehicle that had been involved in a crash on I-275 in Tampa on Sunday night.
Restoration to bring up to 300,000 cubic yards of sand to Lido Beach during renourishment
Lido Beach has lost 50-to-100 feet of sand in areas following erosion and multiple hurricanes. Renourishment will be done on a 1.2-mile section of Lido Beach.
Lido Beach has lost 50-to-100 feet of sand in areas following erosion and multiple hurricanes. Renourishment will be done on a 1.2-mile section of Lido Beach.
Manatee County corrections deputy accused of driving under the influence
30-year-old Luciano Centofanti, a Manatee County Corrections Deputy, is accused of a DUI.
30-year-old Luciano Centofanti, a Manatee County Corrections Deputy, is accused of a DUI.
Duffy’s gearing up for the CFP National Championship watch party
The stage is finally set for the college football playoff national championship: the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes ready to face off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
The stage is finally set for the college football playoff national championship: the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes ready to face off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Florida maintenance man accused of sexually assaulting disabled patient
Just before Thanksgiving, a staff member conducting rounds at a nursing home facility saw a member of the janitorial staff sexually assaulting a patient in the bathroom of the victim’s room.
Just before Thanksgiving, a staff member conducting rounds at a nursing home facility saw a member of the janitorial staff sexually assaulting a patient in the bathroom of the victim’s room.
Brawl at Winter Haven youth baseball game ends with 3 arrests: police
A youth baseball umpire was hospitalized, and three others were arrested after a fight broke out at a game in Winter Haven on Saturday, according to police.
A youth baseball umpire was hospitalized, and three others were arrested after a fight broke out at a game in Winter Haven on Saturday, according to police.
Tampa Bay communities gather for major MLK Day parades
Communities across the Tampa Bay area are coming together today to honor the life, work, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with two of the region’s largest MLK Day parades taking place in Tampa and St. Petersburg.
Communities across the Tampa Bay area are coming together today to honor the life, work, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with two of the region’s largest MLK Day parades taking place in Tampa and St. Petersburg.
Input sought by Madeira Beach on possible uses of newly acquired waterfront property
The City of Madeira Beach has officially purchased a 4.6-acre waterfront property at the base of the 150th Avenue drawbridge, a highly visible gateway into the city.
The City of Madeira Beach has officially purchased a 4.6-acre waterfront property at the base of the 150th Avenue drawbridge, a highly visible gateway into the city.
Family holds celebration of life to remember Lexi Ringo who was killed in DUI crash
The Ringo family held a celebration of life at the Waterset Community Center to honor their daughter Lexi, who was killed in a DUI crash on Dec. 26th while in the car with her mother.
The Ringo family held a celebration of life at the Waterset Community Center to honor their daughter Lexi, who was killed in a DUI crash on Dec. 26th while in the car with her mother.
Swimmers honor fallen Navy SEALs and their families at annual Tampa Bay Frogman Swim
One hundred fifty swimmers took a dip into the cold waters of Gandy Beach, swimming three miles in honor of fallen Navy SEALs and Gold Star families.
One hundred fifty swimmers took a dip into the cold waters of Gandy Beach, swimming three miles in honor of fallen Navy SEALs and Gold Star families.