Bound by books and love: Bartow couple celebrates 50 years in business, 60 years married
In downtown Bartow, Bartow Christian Books and Gifts has become more than a small bookstore. For nearly 50 years, Bo and Sandy Raulerson have built it around faith, service and relationships.
In downtown Bartow, Bartow Christian Books and Gifts has become more than a small bookstore. For nearly 50 years, Bo and Sandy Raulerson have built it around faith, service and relationships.
Bay Area dengue cases rise to 33 as mosquito spraying ramps up
Locally acquired dengue fever cases in the Bay Area have climbed to 33, prompting mosquito control agencies in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties to ramp up surveillance, inspections and spraying, according to the Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA).
Locally acquired dengue fever cases in the Bay Area have climbed to 33, prompting mosquito control agencies in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties to ramp up surveillance, inspections and spraying, according to the Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA).
SoHo neighbors, businesses at odds ahead of $93M flood relief vote
The city of Tampa is preparing to move forward with the South Howard Flood Relief Project, a major infrastructure overhaul designed to address chronic flooding in the South Howard business and residential area.
The city of Tampa is preparing to move forward with the South Howard Flood Relief Project, a major infrastructure overhaul designed to address chronic flooding in the South Howard business and residential area.
Florida sales tax holiday on hunting, fishing and camping gear begins: What to know
Florida outdoor enthusiasts can gear up for savings as a four-month sales tax holiday on camping equipment, fishing gear and firearms begins today across the Sunshine State.
Florida outdoor enthusiasts can gear up for savings as a four-month sales tax holiday on camping equipment, fishing gear and firearms begins today across the Sunshine State.
Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall in Texas with hurricane watches in effect
Tropical Storm Edouard remained a minimal system early Tuesday as it made landfall on the Texas coast, with hurricane watches in effect for parts of Texas and Louisiana.
Tropical Storm Edouard remained a minimal system early Tuesday as it made landfall on the Texas coast, with hurricane watches in effect for parts of Texas and Louisiana.
Friend of Utah father struck by lightning while jet skiing near Egmont Key describes final moments
A man visiting Florida from Utah died Saturday after being struck by lightning while riding a jet ski.
A man visiting Florida from Utah died Saturday after being struck by lightning while riding a jet ski.
Anna Maria Island considering a paid, permitted parking system
Anna Maria Island is considering instituting a paid or permitted parking system to try and combat the increase in tourism to the area.
Anna Maria Island is considering instituting a paid or permitted parking system to try and combat the increase in tourism to the area.
Tampa Bay Rays stadium: Work on temporary college campus could start soon
It's full steam ahead for the Tampa Bay Rays and supporters of the stadium deal, with the expectation that work at the site could begin soon.
It's full steam ahead for the Tampa Bay Rays and supporters of the stadium deal, with the expectation that work at the site could begin soon.
NHC: Tropical Storm Edouard forms in Gulf; Dolly remnants to increase Florida rain chances
The National Hurricane Center said Monday that Tropical Storm Edouard had formed in the Gulf, near Texas and Louisiana Monday night.
The National Hurricane Center said Monday that Tropical Storm Edouard had formed in the Gulf, near Texas and Louisiana Monday night.
Tampa woman warns of fentanyl dangers after losing husband and stepson in less than a year
A Tampa woman is sharing her story after losing her husband and stepson to fentanyl overdoses less than a year apart.
A Tampa woman is sharing her story after losing her husband and stepson to fentanyl overdoses less than a year apart.
Search for driver involved in hit-and-run crash with E-bike: SPPD
St. Petersburg Police are searching for a driver who is accused of hitting a man riding an e-bike early Monday morning.
St. Petersburg Police are searching for a driver who is accused of hitting a man riding an e-bike early Monday morning.
Six more dachshunds rescued from ‘hoarding’ situation as 21 continue to recover in Tampa
A Tampa non-profit said it saved six dachshunds over the weekend from a hoarding situation — and that these dogs are related to the 21 others who were surrendered to Pinellas County Animal Services last week.
A Tampa non-profit said it saved six dachshunds over the weekend from a hoarding situation — and that these dogs are related to the 21 others who were surrendered to Pinellas County Animal Services last week.
Tampa rapper murder trial: Inmate testifies about alleged jailhouse letters
A fellow inmate testified about an alleged cover-up scheme in the murder trial of Tampa rapper Billy Adams.
A fellow inmate testified about an alleged cover-up scheme in the murder trial of Tampa rapper Billy Adams.
Sarasota parking enforcement expansion remains frozen as leaders reset plans
A planned expansion of both paid and free timed parking enforcement in the city of Sarasota remains on hold after business owners and residents voiced opposition.
A planned expansion of both paid and free timed parking enforcement in the city of Sarasota remains on hold after business owners and residents voiced opposition.
Flock cameras must be pulled from Florida state roads within 30 days, DeSantis orders
Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology.
Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology.
University of Tampa requiring students to take new generative AI class, starting this fall
As classes kicked off for the fall semester at the University of Tampa Monday, sophomores are returning to campus with a brand new class on their schedule – and it’s all about generative artificial intelligence (AI).
As classes kicked off for the fall semester at the University of Tampa Monday, sophomores are returning to campus with a brand new class on their schedule – and it’s all about generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Illegal immigrant arrested in Polk County sexual battery, home invasion
An illegal immigrant was arrested in Polk County after deputies said he attacked and sexually battered an elderly woman in her Mulberry home.
An illegal immigrant was arrested in Polk County after deputies said he attacked and sexually battered an elderly woman in her Mulberry home.
Tampa International Airport's Red Departures drive closure: What travelers need to know
Travelers being dropped off at Tampa International Airport’s Red Departures Side will have to take a temporary detour beginning Monday.
Travelers being dropped off at Tampa International Airport’s Red Departures Side will have to take a temporary detour beginning Monday.
Cobalt Apartments fire: 167 displaced, residents 'highly unlikely' to retrieve belongings
The Cobalt Apartments in Wesley Chapel provided an update Monday on the Aug. 20 fire that destroyed one of its buildings, saying 83 occupied apartments were impacted. The complex said 167 residents were displaced and it's "highly unlikely" they will be able to retrieve personal belongings from the building.
The Cobalt Apartments in Wesley Chapel provided an update Monday on the Aug. 20 fire that destroyed one of its buildings, saying 83 occupied apartments were impacted. The complex said 167 residents were displaced and it's "highly unlikely" they will be able to retrieve personal belongings from the building.
Friends, family plant tree at USF honoring nursing student killed by wrong-way driver
USF students, family and friends gathered on campus Monday to plant an evergreen oak tree honoring Lauryn Akey, a nursing student killed by a wrong-way drunk driver in May.
USF students, family and friends gathered on campus Monday to plant an evergreen oak tree honoring Lauryn Akey, a nursing student killed by a wrong-way drunk driver in May.