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.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue proposes new station on 5.9-acre property in Plant City
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is trying to keep up with a rising number of service calls in a growing part of the county.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is trying to keep up with a rising number of service calls in a growing part of the county.
Chuck E. Cheese mascot arrest leaves impression on Florida family: 'Does this mean Chuck E.’s gone forever?'
The Gegenheimer family, visiting from The Villages, had just arrived in Tallahassee to see relatives and stopped at Chuck E. Cheese for a fun outing.
The Gegenheimer family, visiting from The Villages, had just arrived in Tallahassee to see relatives and stopped at Chuck E. Cheese for a fun outing.
Plane crashes into car in Lake Worth, 7 people hospitalized: PBCFR
Seven people were hospitalized after a plane crashed into a car in Lake Worth on Monday afternoon, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
Seven people were hospitalized after a plane crashed into a car in Lake Worth on Monday afternoon, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
Florida woman busted trying to smuggle turtles through airport security in her bra: TSA
A Florida woman who wanted to take her turtles on a trip may want to think twice about how she travels with them after she was busted by the Transportation Security Administration for trying to sneak the reptiles through a security checkpoint in her bra and one died.
A Florida woman who wanted to take her turtles on a trip may want to think twice about how she travels with them after she was busted by the Transportation Security Administration for trying to sneak the reptiles through a security checkpoint in her bra and one died.
Power grids are holding up during record-breaking heat
Just under a year since two hurricanes required an unprecedented number of fixes to the power grid, record-breaking temperatures are putting new pressure on the grid.
Just under a year since two hurricanes required an unprecedented number of fixes to the power grid, record-breaking temperatures are putting new pressure on the grid.
How hot will the Tampa Bay area get this week after record-breaking Sunday?
The record-breaking heat gripping the Tampa Bay area didn’t let up Monday following the record-setting 100-degree temperature recorded a day earlier in Tampa.
The record-breaking heat gripping the Tampa Bay area didn’t let up Monday following the record-setting 100-degree temperature recorded a day earlier in Tampa.
Tampa toddler competing in national competition for 'Toddler of the Year'
Julie and Garrett Jackson have always known their son, James, 17-months, is one of a kind. After all, he was born on Leap Day last year.
Julie and Garrett Jackson have always known their son, James, 17-months, is one of a kind. After all, he was born on Leap Day last year.
Florida mom leaves 2 kids in hot car to shop at Dollar General: LCSO
A trip to Dollar General in Lehigh Acres landed a Florida woman behind bars after deputies said she left two children inside a hot car while she went shopping.
A trip to Dollar General in Lehigh Acres landed a Florida woman behind bars after deputies said she left two children inside a hot car while she went shopping.
Heat wave prompts Tampa to open 3 cooling centers
Tampa is opening cooling stations as the heat index soars past 100 degrees.
Tampa is opening cooling stations as the heat index soars past 100 degrees.
Tragedy strikes Miami Beach as 2 die after barge hits sailboat with children aboard
Two out of six people who were pulled from the water near Star Island in Miami Beach after a barge struck the sailboat they were in, have died, according to authorities.
Two out of six people who were pulled from the water near Star Island in Miami Beach after a barge struck the sailboat they were in, have died, according to authorities.
Florida’s month-long back-to-school sales tax holiday begins August 1
Praised by retailers, derided as a gimmick by critics, Florida on Friday will start a month-long sales-tax "holiday" for back-to-school shoppers, along with eliminating sales taxes on other types of items.
Praised by retailers, derided as a gimmick by critics, Florida on Friday will start a month-long sales-tax "holiday" for back-to-school shoppers, along with eliminating sales taxes on other types of items.
Woman struck by lightning while mowing lawn: HCFR
A woman is recovering in the hospital after being struck by lightning while she was on a riding lawn mower, according to fire officials in Hernando County.
A woman is recovering in the hospital after being struck by lightning while she was on a riding lawn mower, according to fire officials in Hernando County.
Billy Joel’s former Florida property now site of $84.8M mansion on the market
A home built on the Florida coast on land once owned by Billy Joel is now up for sale.
A home built on the Florida coast on land once owned by Billy Joel is now up for sale.
Florida family of 4 accused of abusing adopted children
Four members of a Florida family have been arrested on aggravated child abuse charges and nine children have been removed from their home.
Four members of a Florida family have been arrested on aggravated child abuse charges and nine children have been removed from their home.
Florida man accused of stealing $16K in jewelry while woman recovered from surgery
A man hired to do work at a woman's home as she recovered from surgery now faces charges after Polk County deputies say he stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.
A man hired to do work at a woman's home as she recovered from surgery now faces charges after Polk County deputies say he stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.
Going outside in the heat? Here's what you need to know to stay safe
Another heat advisory is in effect for the Tampa Bay area on Monday, and there are some important things to know if you're spending any time outside.
Another heat advisory is in effect for the Tampa Bay area on Monday, and there are some important things to know if you're spending any time outside.
1 hospitalized after fire at Sarasota home
One person is in the hospital after crews battled a fire at a Sarasota home, according to fire officials.
One person is in the hospital after crews battled a fire at a Sarasota home, according to fire officials.
Man drowns in pool at Manatee County apartment complex
A man died after Manatee County deputies say he was found at the bottom of a pool where more than two dozen people were swimming at an apartment complex early Monday.
A man died after Manatee County deputies say he was found at the bottom of a pool where more than two dozen people were swimming at an apartment complex early Monday.