'Sarasota Fights Fentanyl Walk' to remember, provide lifesaving resources to community
Fentanyl is highly addictive and has been a problem in Tampa Bay area communities for years.
Fentanyl is highly addictive and has been a problem in Tampa Bay area communities for years.
Church leader arrested in Tampa FBI raid appears in federal court, staying behind bars for now
One of two church leaders charged in a sweeping federal human trafficking and money laundering case appeared before a judge in Tampa on Thursday, but she’ll stay in jail for the time being.
One of two church leaders charged in a sweeping federal human trafficking and money laundering case appeared before a judge in Tampa on Thursday, but she’ll stay in jail for the time being.
Tropicana Field's new 24 roof panels take six days each to fully install
Tropicana Field is one step closer to replacing its roof that Hurricane Milton tore to shreds.
Tropicana Field is one step closer to replacing its roof that Hurricane Milton tore to shreds.
Alligator Alcatraz: Federal judge stands by order to shut down detention center as population dwindles
The scaling down of Alligator Alcatraz is continuing after a federal judge stood by her decision to require the state to close the deportation center within 60 days.
The scaling down of Alligator Alcatraz is continuing after a federal judge stood by her decision to require the state to close the deportation center within 60 days.
Polk County Fire crews reunite with family after emergency baby delivery
Every day, Polk County Fire crews answer calls for help, but one call in particular was very special – they helped welcome a new life into the world.
Every day, Polk County Fire crews answer calls for help, but one call in particular was very special – they helped welcome a new life into the world.
Hillsborough elections office runs successful test ahead of Tampa special election
The race for the District 5 seat on Tampa's City Council is entering its final weeks. The Hillsborough County Canvassing Board tested its voting equipment on Thursday to ensure it's ready for the special election coming up on September 9.
The race for the District 5 seat on Tampa's City Council is entering its final weeks. The Hillsborough County Canvassing Board tested its voting equipment on Thursday to ensure it's ready for the special election coming up on September 9.
A two-decade partnership helps students with learning disabilities transition to adulthood
Jonathan Temaul is the go-to guy for all things mail-related at the Hillsborough County Public Defender's Office.
Jonathan Temaul is the go-to guy for all things mail-related at the Hillsborough County Public Defender's Office.
Child pulled into Sarasota storm drain after water main break dies
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office confirms a 5-year-old girl who was pulled into a storm drain after a water main break on Sunday has died.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office confirms a 5-year-old girl who was pulled into a storm drain after a water main break on Sunday has died.
Video: Burmese python yanked out of semi-truck engine in Florida
A first responder in Miami-Dade County who specializes in catching invasive pythons had a busy week.
A first responder in Miami-Dade County who specializes in catching invasive pythons had a busy week.
Three dogs dumped behind Lutz gas station, reward offered for tips leading to suspect
Three dogs were found dumped in the woods behind a Lutz gas station, and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay is offering a $500 reward for tips that lead to an arrest.
Three dogs were found dumped in the woods behind a Lutz gas station, and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay is offering a $500 reward for tips that lead to an arrest.
'Sash & Sill' owner arrested, facing more than 20 new charges after customers left without money & windows
Arrest records show 47-year-old Todd Hoch, of Nokomis, was booked into the Sarasota County jail on Thursday afternoon.
Arrest records show 47-year-old Todd Hoch, of Nokomis, was booked into the Sarasota County jail on Thursday afternoon.
'Drunk' Florida man allegedly fired gunshots at 3 police officers to 'get their attention,' police say
A 20-year-old man is accused of firing his gun in the direction of three police officers who were eating dinner because he was “drunk" and wanted to “get their attention," according to the Winter Springs Police Department.
A 20-year-old man is accused of firing his gun in the direction of three police officers who were eating dinner because he was “drunk" and wanted to “get their attention," according to the Winter Springs Police Department.
Florida man wakes woman up by mumbling next to her bed, deputies catch him sleeping in her car: WCSO
Deputies in the Florida Panhandle say a man's bizarre journey through a stranger's home, then to her car, ended with him catching a ride to jail.
Deputies in the Florida Panhandle say a man's bizarre journey through a stranger's home, then to her car, ended with him catching a ride to jail.
Bay Area non-profit hopes to be one-stop shop for anyone's health needs
In a small building in Seminole Heights, Dr. Traci Thompson spends about an hour with each new patient.
In a small building in Seminole Heights, Dr. Traci Thompson spends about an hour with each new patient.
Video: Florida Aquarium volunteer celebrates 85th birthday with final dive
A longtime volunteer at The Florida Aquarium has taken nearly 2,000 dives over 30 years, but perhaps none more special than her last one – which is how she chose to celebrate her 85th birthday.
A longtime volunteer at The Florida Aquarium has taken nearly 2,000 dives over 30 years, but perhaps none more special than her last one – which is how she chose to celebrate her 85th birthday.
Woman hit, killed by SUV on I-75 in Hillsborough County
The Florida Highway Patrol says a woman was hit and killed by an SUV after getting out of her disabled car along I-75 in Hillsborough County early Thursday.
The Florida Highway Patrol says a woman was hit and killed by an SUV after getting out of her disabled car along I-75 in Hillsborough County early Thursday.
St. Pete's Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill ranked top local sports bar in U.S. Here's why
A St. Petersburg hot spot is getting national attention, with USA Today ranking Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill as the number-one local sports bar in the country.
A St. Petersburg hot spot is getting national attention, with USA Today ranking Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill as the number-one local sports bar in the country.
Fire severely damages Brandon home
Hillsborough County firefighters battled an early morning fire that caused serious damage to a home in Brandon early Thursday, according to fire officials.
Hillsborough County firefighters battled an early morning fire that caused serious damage to a home in Brandon early Thursday, according to fire officials.
Zoning shakeup coming to Polk County high schools. Here’s how you can weigh in
Polk County Public Schools is launching a series of community town halls to gather feedback on a sweeping rezoning plan that will affect every high school in the district.
Polk County Public Schools is launching a series of community town halls to gather feedback on a sweeping rezoning plan that will affect every high school in the district.
Deadly Pinellas County boat crash spurs safety warnings ahead of Labor Day weekend
A 56-year-old man was killed Thursday when his boat crashed into a small island near Bay Pines Bridge and War Veterans Park in Pinellas County.
A 56-year-old man was killed Thursday when his boat crashed into a small island near Bay Pines Bridge and War Veterans Park in Pinellas County.