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.
Tampa sets record-breaking heat index of 119 degrees on Tuesday
Tampa reached another milestone on Tuesday afternoon, reaching an all-time record heat index of 119° at around 2:30 p.m.
Tampa reached another milestone on Tuesday afternoon, reaching an all-time record heat index of 119° at around 2:30 p.m.
Explore the limits of imagination at this Creative Pinellas exhibit
The iMAGiNE NATION exhibit on display at Creative Pinellas is the work of a location artist from St. Petersburg.
The iMAGiNE NATION exhibit on display at Creative Pinellas is the work of a location artist from St. Petersburg.
Clearwater Ferry crash: Here's what led to Jeffry Knight’s arrest months after deadly boat strike
The Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have been investigating the deadly Clearwater Ferry crash for three months and charged 62-year-old Pinellas County businessman Jeffry Knight and the Clearwater Ferry captain in connection with the incident.
The Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have been investigating the deadly Clearwater Ferry crash for three months and charged 62-year-old Pinellas County businessman Jeffry Knight and the Clearwater Ferry captain in connection with the incident.
4 Cuban nationals arrested for operating trucking theft ring targeting critical computer systems: HCSO
Four Cuban nationals have been arrested for running an organized theft ring aimed at stealing the critical computer systems that play a big part in the trucking industry, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Four Cuban nationals have been arrested for running an organized theft ring aimed at stealing the critical computer systems that play a big part in the trucking industry, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Florida alligator takes woman's shoe after she provoked him: 'Serves her right'
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.
Head-on crash in Polk County critically injures driver
An early-morning crash left a man with critical injuries after Polk County deputies say he crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a Jeep on Tuesday.
An early-morning crash left a man with critical injuries after Polk County deputies say he crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a Jeep on Tuesday.
Murder trial of man accused of stabbing, burning victim begins Tuesday
A man facing murder charges for allegedly stabbing another man and lighting him on fire before trying to take his own life is standing trial in a Tampa courtroom.
A man facing murder charges for allegedly stabbing another man and lighting him on fire before trying to take his own life is standing trial in a Tampa courtroom.
Hurricane supplies are permanently tax-free in Florida beginning August 1
Many items that should be in a hurricane supply kit will be tax-free starting August 1, 2025.
Many items that should be in a hurricane supply kit will be tax-free starting August 1, 2025.
Extreme heat impacting dogs at Hillsborough animal shelter, officials put out plea for help
The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is putting out a plea for people to temporarily take dogs to places with air conditioning, as intense heat is starting to affect the animals at the shelter.
The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is putting out a plea for people to temporarily take dogs to places with air conditioning, as intense heat is starting to affect the animals at the shelter.
DeSantis speaks at 2025 Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference in Orlando
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered remarks at the 2025 Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference on Tuesday in Orlando.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered remarks at the 2025 Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference on Tuesday in Orlando.
2 bodies found behind Ollie's Bargain Outlet, death investigation underway: SCSO
Sarasota County deputies are investigating after they say two people were found dead behind a store early Tuesday.
Sarasota County deputies are investigating after they say two people were found dead behind a store early Tuesday.
Manatee County leaders to vote on buying Mixon Fruit Farms
Manatee County commissioners plan to vote Tuesday on whether to purchase the 40-acre property that housed the iconic Mixon Fruit Farms for generations.
Manatee County commissioners plan to vote Tuesday on whether to purchase the 40-acre property that housed the iconic Mixon Fruit Farms for generations.
Tampa Bay area officers tackle mental health crisis among law enforcement peers
First responders—our community's heroes who rush in when danger strikes—are facing a mental health crisis of their own.
First responders—our community's heroes who rush in when danger strikes—are facing a mental health crisis of their own.
Crash critically injures pedestrian in Pinellas Park
Pinellas Park police are investigating after a crash sent a pedestrian to the hospital with critical injuries early Tuesday.
Pinellas Park police are investigating after a crash sent a pedestrian to the hospital with critical injuries early Tuesday.
Strawberry seeds from Tampa Bay headed to space in groundbreaking UF experiment
On Thursday, researchers from the University of Florida will send thousands of plant seeds, including strawberries grown in Tampa Bay, to space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
On Thursday, researchers from the University of Florida will send thousands of plant seeds, including strawberries grown in Tampa Bay, to space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Clearwater Ferry crash: Jeffry Knight charged months after deadly incident
Months after the deadly Clearwater Ferry crash, officials said they arrested the man operating the private vessel that slammed into the ferry.
Months after the deadly Clearwater Ferry crash, officials said they arrested the man operating the private vessel that slammed into the ferry.
Alligator finds home in restaurant retention pond, evades trappers
Mr. Pickles the alligator has made himself at home in Five Bucks Drinkery’s retention pond in Seminole.
Mr. Pickles the alligator has made himself at home in Five Bucks Drinkery’s retention pond in Seminole.
Florida manatee deaths this year outpacing 2024
Manatee deaths in Florida have reached 477 so far, which is outpacing last year’s total of 565 for the entire year.
Manatee deaths in Florida have reached 477 so far, which is outpacing last year’s total of 565 for the entire year.
'She had a real heart': United Way Suncoast creates Devan's Book Club, honoring employee
The United Way Suncoast launched a new literacy initiative, honoring their employee, Devan Endlich, who passed away from cancer.
The United Way Suncoast launched a new literacy initiative, honoring their employee, Devan Endlich, who passed away from cancer.