Florida man wearing Batman pajamas catches burglar, leading to arrest: Police
It was a scene straight out of Gotham City in a Southwest Florida neighborhood, where police say a man went outside in Batman pajamas and held down a burglar until officers could arrest him.
It was a scene straight out of Gotham City in a Southwest Florida neighborhood, where police say a man went outside in Batman pajamas and held down a burglar until officers could arrest him.
18-year-old interning at Tampa summer camp accused of molesting camper
An 18-year-old who was interning at a Tampa summer camp was arrested for molesting a camper, according to officers.
An 18-year-old who was interning at a Tampa summer camp was arrested for molesting a camper, according to officers.
Florida phases out Certificate of Completion for students with disabilities
The Florida Board of Education has voted to eliminate the Certificate of Completion for students with disabilities, a recognition given to those who could not meet the coursework requirements of a standard diploma.
The Florida Board of Education has voted to eliminate the Certificate of Completion for students with disabilities, a recognition given to those who could not meet the coursework requirements of a standard diploma.
Church leaders arrested in multi-state money laundering, forced labor investigation
Two church leaders have been arrested in an alleged multi-million-dollar conspiracy after multiple FBI raids across the country on Wednesday morning, including one in Hillsborough County's exclusive Avila neighborhood.
Two church leaders have been arrested in an alleged multi-million-dollar conspiracy after multiple FBI raids across the country on Wednesday morning, including one in Hillsborough County's exclusive Avila neighborhood.
Fiery semi crash closes I-275 near I-4 for several hours Wednesday; 1 taken to hospital: FHP
A Texas man was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after a fiery crash involving a semi-truck on I-4 at the I-275 junction in Tampa, according to authorities.
A Texas man was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after a fiery crash involving a semi-truck on I-4 at the I-275 junction in Tampa, according to authorities.
'Alligator Alcatraz’ may empty in days as court-ordered closure looms, state official says
Florida’s state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz," may be empty within days, a state officials said.
Florida’s state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz," may be empty within days, a state officials said.
Apollo Beach residents rally to save beloved post office slated to close in September
Residents in Apollo Beach are rallying to save the Apollo Beach post office, which has been slated for closure at the end of September.
Residents in Apollo Beach are rallying to save the Apollo Beach post office, which has been slated for closure at the end of September.
Florida citrus growers applaud new proposed rule that supports domestic juice production
Florida citrus growers are applauding a new proposed rule that would help the struggling industry by changing a long-standing regulation.
Florida citrus growers are applauding a new proposed rule that would help the struggling industry by changing a long-standing regulation.
Could Republicans target Rep. Kathy Castor's seat in Florida redistricting?
As Florida's leaders consider taking the unusual step of redistricting the state's congressional districts between censuses, eyes are turning to the seat that has long been held by Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa).
As Florida's leaders consider taking the unusual step of redistricting the state's congressional districts between censuses, eyes are turning to the seat that has long been held by Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa).
Two Bay Area non-profits team up to launch residential housing program
Two area non-profits are teaming up to open the doors to a new housing program for families experiencing homelessness.
Two area non-profits are teaming up to open the doors to a new housing program for families experiencing homelessness.
Gulf of Mexico Drive signs on Longboat Key yanked by FDOT as town considers changing road’s name
The stretch of road connecting Longboat Key to Sarasota and Manatee Counties has been called Gulf of Mexico Drive for as long as anyone remembers, but the state road signs calling by that name have come down.
The stretch of road connecting Longboat Key to Sarasota and Manatee Counties has been called Gulf of Mexico Drive for as long as anyone remembers, but the state road signs calling by that name have come down.
Dunedin Mockfusion: Crafting community one mocktail at a time
Dunedin Mockfusion is redefining nightlife in the Tampa Bay area with house-made organic mocktails, coffee, and wellness products—all served in a self-care sanctuary.
Dunedin Mockfusion is redefining nightlife in the Tampa Bay area with house-made organic mocktails, coffee, and wellness products—all served in a self-care sanctuary.
Florida CFO issues investigative subpoenas against Orange County government, employees over DEI grants
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia alleged on Wednesday that some Orange County leaders and employees have not been fully cooperative with Florida's DOGE audit team, specifically surrounding grants and programs dealing with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia alleged on Wednesday that some Orange County leaders and employees have not been fully cooperative with Florida's DOGE audit team, specifically surrounding grants and programs dealing with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
1 dead after Pinellas County boat crash
One person is dead after a boat crash near the Bay Pines Bridge and War Veterans Park, according to investigators.
One person is dead after a boat crash near the Bay Pines Bridge and War Veterans Park, according to investigators.
Exhibit explores how Florida Southern College may look if Frank Lloyd Wright finished designing its buildings
Using old renders, drawings and notes, ‘The College of Tomorrow’ exhibit at The Ashley Gibson Barnett (The AGB) Museum of Art hopes to show what Florida Southern College's campus could have looked like had the renowned architect completed his vision.
Using old renders, drawings and notes, ‘The College of Tomorrow’ exhibit at The Ashley Gibson Barnett (The AGB) Museum of Art hopes to show what Florida Southern College's campus could have looked like had the renowned architect completed his vision.
Crash spills sand onto Hillsborough County road, woman hospitalized
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a Jeep sent a woman to the hospital and spilled sand all over the road in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a Jeep sent a woman to the hospital and spilled sand all over the road in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Tampa Bay Sun home turf gets a new home
The Tampa Bay Sun will play its first home game of the season on Saturday night. However, this time when they take the field at Blake High School, it will have a new name.
The Tampa Bay Sun will play its first home game of the season on Saturday night. However, this time when they take the field at Blake High School, it will have a new name.
Vehicle involved in hit-and-run on Dale Mabry Hwy. found, Tampa police still searching for driver
The Tampa Police Department says officers have found the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that injured a man riding an electric bike on Dale Mabry Hwy. early Wednesday, but the driver remains on the run.
The Tampa Police Department says officers have found the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that injured a man riding an electric bike on Dale Mabry Hwy. early Wednesday, but the driver remains on the run.
Pinellas Park man accused of sexually battering 19-year-old girlfriend at gunpoint: Police
A domestic disturbance landed a "violent career criminal" behind bars on Wednesday morning after police say he physically and sexually assaulted his 19-year-old girlfriend.
A domestic disturbance landed a "violent career criminal" behind bars on Wednesday morning after police say he physically and sexually assaulted his 19-year-old girlfriend.
Pinellas beach project kicks off, but 125 owners still refuse to sign on
The $126 million Pinellas County beach renourishment project is officially set to get underway, with crews beginning work this week in Indian Shores.
The $126 million Pinellas County beach renourishment project is officially set to get underway, with crews beginning work this week in Indian Shores.