Artist draws inspiration from her loved ones
A mix of large-scale chalk creations and smaller ceramic charms tell the stories of family, culture and nostalgia at a Sarasota Art Museum exhibition, "Chris Friday: Where We Never Grow Old."
A mix of large-scale chalk creations and smaller ceramic charms tell the stories of family, culture and nostalgia at a Sarasota Art Museum exhibition, "Chris Friday: Where We Never Grow Old."
FBI agents give Tampa Bay area students glimpse inside bureau
More than 100 Tampa Bay area high school students are spending two days with federal agents at the FBI Field Office in Tampa.
More than 100 Tampa Bay area high school students are spending two days with federal agents at the FBI Field Office in Tampa.
Winter Haven, birthplace of barefoot water-skiing, hosts 2025 National Championship
Competitors, both young and old, are ready to make waves on the water — on their feet. The City of Winter Haven is hosting the National Barefoot Water Ski Championships on Championship Lake this year.
Competitors, both young and old, are ready to make waves on the water — on their feet. The City of Winter Haven is hosting the National Barefoot Water Ski Championships on Championship Lake this year.
DeSantis signs death warrant in 1992 murders
Continuing to quickly order executions, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of killing three people in 1992 in Orange County.
Continuing to quickly order executions, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of killing three people in 1992 in Orange County.
Florida 'Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out': 48 arrested in child sex predator sting, officials say
Forty-eight men were recently arrested in a Florida undercover child sex predator sting called “Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out," officials say.
Forty-eight men were recently arrested in a Florida undercover child sex predator sting called “Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out," officials say.
Suspect barked like a dog and stabbed the ground before opening fire at Tampa apartment complex: HCSO
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested a man they say was growling and barking like a dog as he stabbed the ground at a Tampa apartment complex before he opened fire on apartment managers and barricaded himself in a vehicle.
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested a man they say was growling and barking like a dog as he stabbed the ground at a Tampa apartment complex before he opened fire on apartment managers and barricaded himself in a vehicle.
Tampa police officer shot by suspect who took his own life outside Busch Gardens: TPD
A Tampa police officer made it through surgery and is stable at the hospital after being shot near Busch Gardens at the police department’s North Tampa district office on Wednesday morning, officials confirmed to FOX 13.
A Tampa police officer made it through surgery and is stable at the hospital after being shot near Busch Gardens at the police department’s North Tampa district office on Wednesday morning, officials confirmed to FOX 13.
Possible lightning strike sparks blaze in Hernando County sledge pond: HCFR
A sledge pond in Hernando County caught fire shortly after midnight on Wednesday after firefighters said it was possibly struck by a bolt of lightning.
A sledge pond in Hernando County caught fire shortly after midnight on Wednesday after firefighters said it was possibly struck by a bolt of lightning.
Nearly 5 tons of seized cocaine worth $73.3 million offloaded in Florida, officials say
A large haul of more than $73 million worth of cocaine that was seized by the U.S. Coast Guard was offloaded on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
A large haul of more than $73 million worth of cocaine that was seized by the U.S. Coast Guard was offloaded on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Florida woman shoots, kills man outside day care, deputies say: 'Please let the monster die'
A Florida woman was charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing a man outside a Florida day care, according to an arrest report.
A Florida woman was charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing a man outside a Florida day care, according to an arrest report.
Man dies after shooting in St. Pete, police investigating
A man died after being shot multiple times in St. Petersburg Tuesday evening, according to officers.
A man died after being shot multiple times in St. Petersburg Tuesday evening, according to officers.
Wimauma’s new high school honors local legacy, embraces future growth
A new high school is opening its doors in southern Hillsborough County this week, right in the middle of one of Central Florida's biggest population booms.
A new high school is opening its doors in southern Hillsborough County this week, right in the middle of one of Central Florida's biggest population booms.
Coast Guard offloads nearly $74M of cocaine in South Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard says crews seized nearly 10,000 pounds of cocaine off the coast of South America and unloaded it in South Florida.
The U.S. Coast Guard says crews seized nearly 10,000 pounds of cocaine off the coast of South America and unloaded it in South Florida.
More hot, humid weather for Tampa Bay area Wednesday amid record-breaking week
It's been a record-breaking stretch of extreme heat for the Tampa Bay area, and another heat advisory is in effect for Wednesday.
It's been a record-breaking stretch of extreme heat for the Tampa Bay area, and another heat advisory is in effect for Wednesday.
UCF scientists create nanoparticle treatment that could reverse radiation damage and restore bone loss
UCF researchers develop nanoparticles that may protect against and reverse damage from radiation exposure.
UCF researchers develop nanoparticles that may protect against and reverse damage from radiation exposure.
Plant City residents demand action after '1-in-1,000-year' flooding
First, it was Hurricane Milton. Then, on July 14, a powerful storm dumped more than 10 inches of rain in just four hours on Plant City.
First, it was Hurricane Milton. Then, on July 14, a powerful storm dumped more than 10 inches of rain in just four hours on Plant City.
Son arrested after accidentally shooting, killing father in Bradenton: Investigators
A 76-year-old man is dead after what investigators are calling an accidental shooting inside a Bradenton home Tuesday afternoon.
A 76-year-old man is dead after what investigators are calling an accidental shooting inside a Bradenton home Tuesday afternoon.
Pasco County Fire Rescue adds new emergency vessel to its fleet
Pasco County Fire Rescue has added a new emergency vessel to its fleet, Fire Marine 1.
Pasco County Fire Rescue has added a new emergency vessel to its fleet, Fire Marine 1.
Sarasota hotel, one owned by a dog, demolished
The Sandcastle Resort on Lido Beach in Sarasota was built in 1953.
The Sandcastle Resort on Lido Beach in Sarasota was built in 1953.
Tampa summer camp inspires new generation of artistic passion
At a workshop during a day of New Tampa Performing Arts Center summer camp, one of the messages was simple: anyone can learn to play the drums.
At a workshop during a day of New Tampa Performing Arts Center summer camp, one of the messages was simple: anyone can learn to play the drums.