Funeral service announced for police sergeant who suffered medical emergency while on duty
Funeral arrangements were announced on Sunday for Sergeant Greg Graff.
Funeral arrangements were announced on Sunday for Sergeant Greg Graff.
Arrests made in St. Petersburg homicide
Arrests have been made in the shooting death of a man in St. Petersburg.
Arrests have been made in the shooting death of a man in St. Petersburg.
COVID Cases Rising in Florida Ahead of Back-to-School Season
The CDC is tracking a summer rise in COVID-19 cases across the U.S., with Florida showing some of the steepest increases.Dr. Steven Goldberg, Chief Medical Officer of HealthTrackRx and a clinician at the University of Louisville Health, says emergency room visits, urgent care visits, and wastewater data in Hillsborough County have tripled over the past several weeks.
The CDC is tracking a summer rise in COVID-19 cases across the U.S., with Florida showing some of the steepest increases.Dr. Steven Goldberg, Chief Medical Officer of HealthTrackRx and a clinician at the University of Louisville Health, says emergency room visits, urgent care visits, and wastewater data in Hillsborough County have tripled over the past several weeks.
Pinellas County leaders pick design firm for new government center
Pinellas County leaders took one of the first steps towards creating their new government center by recently picking a design firm.
Pinellas County leaders took one of the first steps towards creating their new government center by recently picking a design firm.
Sen. Rick Scott, former Florida governor, endorses Trump-backed Byron Donalds
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has endorsed fellow Republican Rep. Byron Donalds' Florida gubernatorial bid. Scott served as governor of the Sunshine State prior to current Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has endorsed fellow Republican Rep. Byron Donalds' Florida gubernatorial bid. Scott served as governor of the Sunshine State prior to current Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Trapped dog rescued from crashed vehicle in Hernando County
A dog was rescued Saturday morning after a crash in Hernando County.
A dog was rescued Saturday morning after a crash in Hernando County.
North Port police help elderly victims of mailbox hit-and-runs
The North Port Police Department is looking for the person who hit and destroyed two mailboxes overnight.
The North Port Police Department is looking for the person who hit and destroyed two mailboxes overnight.
Former Florida school teacher and dean arrested on child sex abuse charges, more victims likely: Officers
A 27-year-old former Florida charter school dean and teacher has been arrested on multiple child sexual abuse charges, and officers believe there may be more victims.
A 27-year-old former Florida charter school dean and teacher has been arrested on multiple child sexual abuse charges, and officers believe there may be more victims.
Rescued reptiles make up new Crocoseum exhibit
Alligators and a crocodile take center stage at aquarium show
Alligators and a crocodile take center stage at aquarium show
Local representatives create Florida Coastal Protection Act to permanently ban offshore drilling
Florida lawmakers, including Rep. Kathy Castor (D), Rep. Vern Buchanan (R), and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R), have introduced the Florida Coastal Protection Act, a bipartisan bill that would permanently ban drilling within 125 miles of Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Florida lawmakers, including Rep. Kathy Castor (D), Rep. Vern Buchanan (R), and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R), have introduced the Florida Coastal Protection Act, a bipartisan bill that would permanently ban drilling within 125 miles of Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Tampa City Council helps clear big hurdle toward preserving the historic Jackson House
The Jackson House is a dilapidated structure with almost 125 years of history, and it is moving forward with restoration efforts for the historic landmark.
The Jackson House is a dilapidated structure with almost 125 years of history, and it is moving forward with restoration efforts for the historic landmark.
Florida DOGE auditors to inspect Hillsborough, Pinellas County spending
Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are the latest local governments in Florida to be selected for onsite inspections by the state’s Office of the Chief Inspector General, also known as DOGE.
Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are the latest local governments in Florida to be selected for onsite inspections by the state’s Office of the Chief Inspector General, also known as DOGE.
Orlando hosts 2025 Florida Freedom Forum: What we know and who attended
The Republican Party of Florida hosted its 2025 Florida Freedom Forum, a one-day gathering of top conservative leaders, on Saturday in Orlando. Here's everything we know about the event and who attended.
The Republican Party of Florida hosted its 2025 Florida Freedom Forum, a one-day gathering of top conservative leaders, on Saturday in Orlando. Here's everything we know about the event and who attended.
Hillsborough teachers head back to school with raise after property tax increase
Hillsborough County teachers are heading back to the classroom with more than just school supplies: They’re getting a boost to their paychecks, too.
Hillsborough County teachers are heading back to the classroom with more than just school supplies: They’re getting a boost to their paychecks, too.
Pinellas County Animal Services opens new medical hospital and upgraded kennel facility
The animals at Pinellas County Animal Services just moved into their upgraded homes that now have air conditioning.
The animals at Pinellas County Animal Services just moved into their upgraded homes that now have air conditioning.
Auto insurance rates among Florida’s top insurers drop: State insurance commissioner
Drivers in Florida could see a change in their car insurance rates. The Florida Insurance Commissioner said rates among the state's top five insurers dropped an average of 6.5% this year.
Drivers in Florida could see a change in their car insurance rates. The Florida Insurance Commissioner said rates among the state's top five insurers dropped an average of 6.5% this year.
Hurricane Milton flooding report has Lake Bonny residents calling for infrastructure upgrades
Nearly a year after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding around Lake Bonny, the city of Lakeland released a report on the causes and potential mitigation efforts. However, the results are what some homeowners say they feared.
Nearly a year after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding around Lake Bonny, the city of Lakeland released a report on the causes and potential mitigation efforts. However, the results are what some homeowners say they feared.
Celebrity chef revamping Tampa General Hospital’s menu, food service for patients
Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian is partnering with Tampa General Hospital to revamp its menu and food delivery service for patients.
Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian is partnering with Tampa General Hospital to revamp its menu and food delivery service for patients.
Bay Area art exhibition is all about 'Summer Heat'
A new Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance exhibition is using the Tampa Bay area's record-setting high temperatures as motivation for the latest artist open call.
A new Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance exhibition is using the Tampa Bay area's record-setting high temperatures as motivation for the latest artist open call.
Unified front against hunger: Manatee Food Security Network tackles growing crisis
A growing crisis of food insecurity in Manatee County has sparked a new collaboration to ensure no one goes hungry.
A growing crisis of food insecurity in Manatee County has sparked a new collaboration to ensure no one goes hungry.