Florida 'Medical Freedom Act' would allow parents to opt out of school vaccines for personal beliefs
Vaccine policy is back in the spotlight in Tallahassee as lawmakers debate a proposal that would expand exemptions for required childhood immunizations.
Vaccine policy is back in the spotlight in Tallahassee as lawmakers debate a proposal that would expand exemptions for required childhood immunizations.
Company that develops black boxes for aviation opens new global headquarters in St. Petersburg
Acron Aviation employees, a company that provides technology for aviation safety around the world, cut the ribbon on its new global headquarters in downtown St. Petersburg on Monday.
Acron Aviation employees, a company that provides technology for aviation safety around the world, cut the ribbon on its new global headquarters in downtown St. Petersburg on Monday.
Lakeland to hold public hearing on Talbot House's push for new location
Last year, Talbot House Ministries, a homeless services provider, was denied its plan to relocate and build a new facility off East Memorial Boulevard. They appealed and now the City of Lakeland will be holding a public hearing on the matter.
Last year, Talbot House Ministries, a homeless services provider, was denied its plan to relocate and build a new facility off East Memorial Boulevard. They appealed and now the City of Lakeland will be holding a public hearing on the matter.
Tampa Bay Water expands to supply additional 12.5 million gallons of drinking water daily
Tampa Bay Water serves 2.6 million people across the Tampa Bay area, but it's working to meet a growing demand for drinking water.
Tampa Bay Water serves 2.6 million people across the Tampa Bay area, but it's working to meet a growing demand for drinking water.
Sarasota leaders review resilient new Performing Arts Center design plans
A scaled-back but fitting design for a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center was presented to Sarasota City Commissioners on Monday afternoon.
A scaled-back but fitting design for a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center was presented to Sarasota City Commissioners on Monday afternoon.
Wanted homicide suspect pulls gun on Florida deputy during traffic stop: CCSO
A man who was wanted for a Pennsylvania homicide and in a Sarasota burglary was seen on bodycam video pulling a gun on deputies trying to arrest him.
A man who was wanted for a Pennsylvania homicide and in a Sarasota burglary was seen on bodycam video pulling a gun on deputies trying to arrest him.
Iranian-Americans relieved by fall of Ayatollah Khomeini — but questions remain about country’s future
Iranian-Americans are relieved to see the fall of Ayatollah Khomeini, but so many questions remain about Iran's future that they say it is not yet time for a full celebration.
Iranian-Americans are relieved to see the fall of Ayatollah Khomeini, but so many questions remain about Iran's future that they say it is not yet time for a full celebration.
Execution date set for former Florida police officer convicted of raping, killing 11-year-old girl in 1987
James Aren Duckett, a former police officer convicted of the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987, will be executed by lethal injection later this month after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his death warrant Friday.
James Aren Duckett, a former police officer convicted of the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987, will be executed by lethal injection later this month after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his death warrant Friday.
Sarasota man killed, 2 injured in alleged red-light crash in Bradenton
A Sarasota man was killed, and two other people were seriously injured after a crash on Sunday afternoon in Bradenton, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Sarasota man was killed, and two other people were seriously injured after a crash on Sunday afternoon in Bradenton, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Deadly Lakeland house fire under investigation
A house fire that killed one person in Lakeland on Sunday is under investigation.
A house fire that killed one person in Lakeland on Sunday is under investigation.
Hit-and-run driver who blew through red light, stop signs before slamming into motorcyclist arrested: PCSO
A Dundee woman has been arrested after deputies say she struck a motorcyclist after running a red light, two stop signs and left the injured driver lying on the ground.
A Dundee woman has been arrested after deputies say she struck a motorcyclist after running a red light, two stop signs and left the injured driver lying on the ground.
Florida Department of Health cuts HIV/AIDs program
Florida has issued cuts to the Aids Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), a federal-state partnership that provides free FDA-approved HIV medication for low-income, uninsured or under-insured people.
Florida has issued cuts to the Aids Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), a federal-state partnership that provides free FDA-approved HIV medication for low-income, uninsured or under-insured people.
Largest equestrian arts show in North America comes to Tampa Bay
Cirque Ma’Ceo will be performing in Lutz March 6–8 at Avalon Stables.
Cirque Ma’Ceo will be performing in Lutz March 6–8 at Avalon Stables.
Bay Area veterinarians sound alarm on mental health crisis
Veterinarians across Tampa Bay say a mental health crisis is impacting their profession, one that often goes unseen behind exam room doors.
Veterinarians across Tampa Bay say a mental health crisis is impacting their profession, one that often goes unseen behind exam room doors.
Grey Bull Rescue founder in the Middle East helping to facilitate evacuations
A Tampa-based nonprofit is working to evacuate Americans around the Middle East, amid U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
A Tampa-based nonprofit is working to evacuate Americans around the Middle East, amid U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
IndyCar Series season roars to life in downtown St. Pete
The 2026 IndyCar Series season kicked off in downtown St. Petersburg on a 1.8-mile, 14-turn street circuit that runs through city streets and along Albert Whitted Airport.
The 2026 IndyCar Series season kicked off in downtown St. Petersburg on a 1.8-mile, 14-turn street circuit that runs through city streets and along Albert Whitted Airport.
Citrus County multi-vehicle crash leaves 1 dead, driver runs from scene: FHP
A hit-and-run crash involving five vehicles on U.S. 41 in Holder left one person dead and several others injured Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A hit-and-run crash involving five vehicles on U.S. 41 in Holder left one person dead and several others injured Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Electrical fire destroys tent at liquidator store near Dunnellon: CCFR
Firefighters contained an electrical fire Sunday morning that burned through a tent at the Outlaw Wholesale Liquidators store near Dunnellon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Firefighters contained an electrical fire Sunday morning that burned through a tent at the Outlaw Wholesale Liquidators store near Dunnellon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Saucy by KFC is the latest salvo in the local chicken wars
If you haven't noticed, some of the local Kentucy Fried Chicken locations are changing to something called Saucy by KFC.
If you haven't noticed, some of the local Kentucy Fried Chicken locations are changing to something called Saucy by KFC.
Man dies after early morning altercation in Seffner: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide early Sunday morning in Seffner.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide early Sunday morning in Seffner.