TikTok influencer's viral video helps community surprise Pinellas Park restaurant owner with free home
The community came together Monday to surprise a Pinellas Park restaurant owner with a fully furnished, rent-free home after learning she was homeless and sleeping in her business.
The community came together Monday to surprise a Pinellas Park restaurant owner with a fully furnished, rent-free home after learning she was homeless and sleeping in her business.
Florida budget cuts: USF misses out on millions after state drops funding for preeminent program
Florida public universities will lose out on millions of dollars after state lawmakers skipped funding for the Preeminent State Research University Program.
Florida public universities will lose out on millions of dollars after state lawmakers skipped funding for the Preeminent State Research University Program.
Lakeland residents question environmental impact of proposed 'Project Swan' data center
A proposed data center in Lakeland is already getting major pushback from the community.
A proposed data center in Lakeland is already getting major pushback from the community.
Wesley Chapel death investigation underway after possible human remains found near Wiregrass Ranch Boulevard
Pasco Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a death after apparent human remains were found in the Wiregrass Ranch Boulevard area of Wesley Chapel on Monday.
Pasco Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a death after apparent human remains were found in the Wiregrass Ranch Boulevard area of Wesley Chapel on Monday.
St. Pete garbage truck driver accused of running over sleeping woman twice in alley: Police
A St. Petersburg garbage truck driver has been charged after police say he ran over a woman twice in an alley on Saturday morning and then drove away.
A St. Petersburg garbage truck driver has been charged after police say he ran over a woman twice in an alley on Saturday morning and then drove away.
Hillsborough County business owner used mail fraud scheme to buy $1.6M house, indictment says
A Hillsborough County business owner faces up to 20 years in federal prison after a federal mail fraud indictment said he allegedly used investor money to get a mortgage to buy a $1.6 million home.
A Hillsborough County business owner faces up to 20 years in federal prison after a federal mail fraud indictment said he allegedly used investor money to get a mortgage to buy a $1.6 million home.
Florida lawmakers revise DeSantis property tax plan before advancing to floor votes
Florida lawmakers are taking up Gov. DeSantis’ property tax proposal during a special session.
Florida lawmakers are taking up Gov. DeSantis’ property tax proposal during a special session.
Police warn teen takeovers will end after beach shooting leaves 1 wounded
A 17-year-old boy was shot after a massive social media meetup turned chaotic on Clearwater Beach, drawing hundreds of teenagers and sparking a fight.
A 17-year-old boy was shot after a massive social media meetup turned chaotic on Clearwater Beach, drawing hundreds of teenagers and sparking a fight.
Teen driver with learner's permit faces charges after crashing into Venice Beach Pavilion at 70 mph: Police
A 17-year-old driver with a learner's permit faces charges after crashing a van with three teenage passengers into the Venice Beach Pavilion early Saturday morning, injuring his passengers and shutting down the damaged men's bathroom.
A 17-year-old driver with a learner's permit faces charges after crashing a van with three teenage passengers into the Venice Beach Pavilion early Saturday morning, injuring his passengers and shutting down the damaged men's bathroom.
Clearwater Beach 'teen takeover' shooting: Brandon teen faces gun charges; suspected shooter remains at large
Detectives with the Clearwater Police Department say they’ve identified a suspect in Sunday’s shooting on Clearwater Beach, but no arrests have been made tied to the shooter yet.
Detectives with the Clearwater Police Department say they’ve identified a suspect in Sunday’s shooting on Clearwater Beach, but no arrests have been made tied to the shooter yet.
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.
The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.
Sarasota bicyclist hit, killed by vehicle on John Ringling Causeway: Police
A 35-year-old Sarasota woman died Saturday night after a vehicle struck her while she was riding a bicycle on the John Ringling Causeway, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A 35-year-old Sarasota woman died Saturday night after a vehicle struck her while she was riding a bicycle on the John Ringling Causeway, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Firefighters extinguish double vehicle fire at St. Petersburg garage
A team of emergency crews rushed to a downtown St. Petersburg parking garage early Monday morning to extinguish multiple burning vehicles.
A team of emergency crews rushed to a downtown St. Petersburg parking garage early Monday morning to extinguish multiple burning vehicles.
Polk County ATV crash kills 1: PCSO
A 19-year-old Bartow man died early Sunday morning after losing control of his all-terrain vehicle at a hunt club near Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 19-year-old Bartow man died early Sunday morning after losing control of his all-terrain vehicle at a hunt club near Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida tax proposal seeks to eliminate homestead property taxes by 2028
Tampa homeowners could soon see lower property tax bills under a new proposal that aims to significantly increase the state's homestead exemption.
Tampa homeowners could soon see lower property tax bills under a new proposal that aims to significantly increase the state's homestead exemption.
One person hospitalized after reported shooting in Clearwater
The Clearwater Police Department and Fire & Rescue Department responded to a shooting Sunday evening on Coronado Drive, according to the City of Clearwater.
The Clearwater Police Department and Fire & Rescue Department responded to a shooting Sunday evening on Coronado Drive, according to the City of Clearwater.
BAPS Charities brings nearly 1,000 together to serve others
Every year, the Tampa community is either running or walking for something bigger than themselves.
Every year, the Tampa community is either running or walking for something bigger than themselves.
Garbage truck driver ignored warnings before hitting sleeping woman in alley: affidavit
New information has been released, showing the moments before a truck driver backed into an alley, ran over a woman and killed her.
New information has been released, showing the moments before a truck driver backed into an alley, ran over a woman and killed her.
Hillsborough County deputy arrested for DUI after traffic stop: HCSO
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested for driving under the influence on Saturday night.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested for driving under the influence on Saturday night.
Lakeland's hidden gem: Raw oysters in a bowling alley
A Lakeland sports bar tucked inside a local bowling alley flips the script on the idea that such a place can't offer a high-quality dining experience.
A Lakeland sports bar tucked inside a local bowling alley flips the script on the idea that such a place can't offer a high-quality dining experience.