St. Pete activists push to put city-owned utility on 2028 ballot
A coalition of St. Petersburg community groups launched a petition Wednesday to create a city-owned electric utility on the 2028 ballot following the expiration of Duke Energy's franchise agreement.
A coalition of St. Petersburg community groups launched a petition Wednesday to create a city-owned electric utility on the 2028 ballot following the expiration of Duke Energy's franchise agreement.
Florida to receive 5.7 million eggs in $3.3M settlement over producer price manipulation allegations
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday that 5.7 million eggs will be distributed across the state as part of a $3.3 million settlement stemming from allegations that egg producers manipulated market prices.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday that 5.7 million eggs will be distributed across the state as part of a $3.3 million settlement stemming from allegations that egg producers manipulated market prices.
8-foot alligator found parked in Manatee County driveway
A couple who recently relocated to Florida got quite the surprise last week when a new guest was found living rent-free in their Manatee County driveway on Sunday, Aug. 23.
A couple who recently relocated to Florida got quite the surprise last week when a new guest was found living rent-free in their Manatee County driveway on Sunday, Aug. 23.
Manatee County sex sting: 'Operation Safe Childhood' leads to 27 arrests
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells announced Wednesday that 27 people were arrested following a summer-long, multi-agency crackdown on internet sex crimes in the county.
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells announced Wednesday that 27 people were arrested following a summer-long, multi-agency crackdown on internet sex crimes in the county.
Tropical Depression Edouard brings heavy rain, flash flood threat to Texas
Tropical Depression Edouard is continuing to dump heavy rain across Texas Wednesday morning after making landfall as a tropical storm, creating a threat for flash flooding across parts of the state.
Tropical Depression Edouard is continuing to dump heavy rain across Texas Wednesday morning after making landfall as a tropical storm, creating a threat for flash flooding across parts of the state.
Opening statements begin in Tampa trial of teen charged in 14-year-old's murder
Opening statements began Tuesday morning in the murder trial of Jahmir Moore, who's accused of shooting and killing 14-year-old Jevario Buie in Tampa.
Opening statements began Tuesday morning in the murder trial of Jahmir Moore, who's accused of shooting and killing 14-year-old Jevario Buie in Tampa.
25 Years After 9/11: How the attacks revolutionized U.S. war planning at CENTCOM
While the public watched live broadcasts on the morning of September 11, 2001, trying to understand if a plane or jet had suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure, intelligence officers at U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa already knew the truth.
While the public watched live broadcasts on the morning of September 11, 2001, trying to understand if a plane or jet had suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure, intelligence officers at U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa already knew the truth.
Tampa rapper Billy Adams found guilty in murder of pregnant girlfriend
Tampa rapper Billy Adams was found guilty Tuesday in the 2023 murder of his pregnant girlfriend.
Tampa rapper Billy Adams was found guilty Tuesday in the 2023 murder of his pregnant girlfriend.
Florida governor's race: DeSantis backs Byron Donalds as Republicans rally in Tampa
Governor Ron DeSantis officially endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds on Tuesday night as his preferred successor in the race for Florida governor.
Governor Ron DeSantis officially endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds on Tuesday night as his preferred successor in the race for Florida governor.
Florida woman accused of drugging Haines City man she met on dating app
An Orlando woman was arrested Tuesday for intentionally poisoning a Haines City man she met on a dating app.
An Orlando woman was arrested Tuesday for intentionally poisoning a Haines City man she met on a dating app.
Sci-Fi feature 'The Last Earthling' begins filming in St. Pete using virtual production in studio
A new futuristic sci-fi feature film has officially kicked off production in St. Petersburg, bringing advanced filmmaking technology and local economic investment to the Tampa Bay Area.
A new futuristic sci-fi feature film has officially kicked off production in St. Petersburg, bringing advanced filmmaking technology and local economic investment to the Tampa Bay Area.
Tampa Bay area veteran leads 'Alive Ride' through Pinellas Park on 20th anniversary of survival
Roughly 100 bicyclists took to the streets with a police escort Tuesday morning, riding 11 miles through Pinellas Park.
Roughly 100 bicyclists took to the streets with a police escort Tuesday morning, riding 11 miles through Pinellas Park.
Tiger Woods strikes plea deal in Florida DUI crash case; driver's license suspended for 5 years
A Florida judge suspended Tiger Woods' driver's license for five years and ordered him to pay a $1,500 fine on Wednesday, part of a plea agreement reached with prosecutors following his March 2026 arrest for suspected DUI after a crash on Jupiter Island.
A Florida judge suspended Tiger Woods' driver's license for five years and ordered him to pay a $1,500 fine on Wednesday, part of a plea agreement reached with prosecutors following his March 2026 arrest for suspected DUI after a crash on Jupiter Island.
Florida executes death row inmate Harold Gene Lucas, convicted of killing teen in 1976
Florida carries out its 14th execution of the year, putting a man to death for the 1976 killing of a teenage girl and wounding two of her friends.
Florida carries out its 14th execution of the year, putting a man to death for the 1976 killing of a teenage girl and wounding two of her friends.
Florida AG, law enforcement agencies issue comments on automated license plate readers
State leaders and local law enforcement agencies issued comments on automated license plate readers (ALPRs) Tuesday – just one day after FDOT ordered that ALPRs be removed from state highway rights of way within 30 days.
State leaders and local law enforcement agencies issued comments on automated license plate readers (ALPRs) Tuesday – just one day after FDOT ordered that ALPRs be removed from state highway rights of way within 30 days.
Nathan Benderson Park to host 9/11 memorial stair climb
Firefighters, emergency crews and community members are preparing to gather at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota for a memorial stair climb honoring those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
Firefighters, emergency crews and community members are preparing to gather at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota for a memorial stair climb honoring those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
South Howard flood relief project faces pivotal Tampa City Council vote
A controversial flood relief project in Tampa's South Howard neighborhood is heading toward a key vote in September, with city officials arguing the work is needed to protect hundreds of homes while business owners warn the construction could threaten their livelihoods.
A controversial flood relief project in Tampa's South Howard neighborhood is heading toward a key vote in September, with city officials arguing the work is needed to protect hundreds of homes while business owners warn the construction could threaten their livelihoods.
Sarasota police report 70% drop in school zone speeding after implementing safety program
Sarasota police reported a major drop in school zone speeding violations after implementing safety enforcement cameras across the city.
Sarasota police reported a major drop in school zone speeding violations after implementing safety enforcement cameras across the city.
Man warns of sophisticated scam after caller poses as Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
A Pinellas County man is warning the public after nearly falling victim to a complex phone scheme involving fake warrants and demands for wired cash.
A Pinellas County man is warning the public after nearly falling victim to a complex phone scheme involving fake warrants and demands for wired cash.
Couple arrested in Florida, accused of keeping 4 children captive, abused in tractor-trailer cab: Officials
A Georgia couple was arrested and charged with child neglect for allegedly abusing four children they kept confined in the cab of a tractor-trailer that frequently traveled through Florida.
A Georgia couple was arrested and charged with child neglect for allegedly abusing four children they kept confined in the cab of a tractor-trailer that frequently traveled through Florida.