Charter school operators prepare to potentially move on public school campuses under new state rule
Schools of Hope charter school operators are preparing to potentially move onto public school campuses under recently adopted state guidelines, with one charter operator stating his intent by sending out dozens of letters to districts.
Schools of Hope charter school operators are preparing to potentially move onto public school campuses under recently adopted state guidelines, with one charter operator stating his intent by sending out dozens of letters to districts.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in Auburndale, police investigating
The Auburndale Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist on Sunday evening at the intersection of Havendale Blvd. and 42nd St.
The Auburndale Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist on Sunday evening at the intersection of Havendale Blvd. and 42nd St.
Hazardous materials incident forces several Tampa residents to evacuate
Several homes on South Covina Circle in Tampa were evacuated Monday morning due to what firefighters are calling a hazardous materials' situation.
Several homes on South Covina Circle in Tampa were evacuated Monday morning due to what firefighters are calling a hazardous materials' situation.
Tampa teen remains in jail on murder charges
Justin Hawker’s attorney entered a plea of "Not Guilty" at his arraignment on Monday, which was expected following his pretrial detention hearing last week. The defense waived his appearance in court to begin working on his case.
Justin Hawker’s attorney entered a plea of "Not Guilty" at his arraignment on Monday, which was expected following his pretrial detention hearing last week. The defense waived his appearance in court to begin working on his case.
Haines City crash on US-27 kills Davenport man: FHP
A deadly crash on US-27 in Haines City claimed the life of a 20-year-old after the victim turned into the path of an oncoming Tesla Model 3 at the intersection of Blue Heron Blvd., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A deadly crash on US-27 in Haines City claimed the life of a 20-year-old after the victim turned into the path of an oncoming Tesla Model 3 at the intersection of Blue Heron Blvd., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Former Israeli defense minister speaks in Sarasota before hostages set free
General Yoav Gallant, who served as Israel’s Minister of Defense during the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, spoke at a remembrance event hosted by the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.
General Yoav Gallant, who served as Israel’s Minister of Defense during the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, spoke at a remembrance event hosted by the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.
Florida man accused of trying to kidnap teen from Clearwater gas station was known to frequent the area
Residents living near a Clearwater Circle K gas station, where a man is accused of trying to kidnap a teenage girl, said he was no stranger to the area.
Residents living near a Clearwater Circle K gas station, where a man is accused of trying to kidnap a teenage girl, said he was no stranger to the area.
New York man accused of BUI in jet ski crash that injured 2 kids near John’s Pass
Two children are in the hospital, and a New York man is facing charges following a jet ski crash Sunday afternoon near John’s Pass.
Two children are in the hospital, and a New York man is facing charges following a jet ski crash Sunday afternoon near John’s Pass.
Madeira Beach jet ski crash hospitalizes 3 people: officials
A jet ski crash hospitalized three people on Sunday afternoon, according to the Madeira Beach Fire Department.
A jet ski crash hospitalized three people on Sunday afternoon, according to the Madeira Beach Fire Department.
PCFR Battalion Chief collides with van, multiple people hospitalized
A Polk County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief was responding to an emergency call with lights and sirens before crashing into a van on Saturday morning.
A Polk County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief was responding to an emergency call with lights and sirens before crashing into a van on Saturday morning.
Healthy bowls and wraps with a Mediterranean flair
Whether you want to create your own bowl or select one they make for you, Boustan in Clearwater has you covered.
Whether you want to create your own bowl or select one they make for you, Boustan in Clearwater has you covered.
Tarpon Springs festival brings hope to businesses after hurricanes
The Tarpon Springs historic Sponge Docks are buzzing again this weekend as crowds pack into the annual Sponge Docks Craft and Art Festival.
The Tarpon Springs historic Sponge Docks are buzzing again this weekend as crowds pack into the annual Sponge Docks Craft and Art Festival.
School buses involved in crash injuring several students and infant: FHP
Several high school students were hospitalized and a 2-year-old was airlifted to a hospital after a crash involving four school buses and a Ford Exhibition, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Several high school students were hospitalized and a 2-year-old was airlifted to a hospital after a crash involving four school buses and a Ford Exhibition, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Fire breaks out at Lecanto home: CCFR
A fire broke out at a home in Lecanto on Friday night, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
A fire broke out at a home in Lecanto on Friday night, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Bystanders save teen girl from attempted kidnapping at Clearwater gas station: police
A man was seen dragging a 15-year-old runaway girl from a Clearwater Circle K on Friday evening before bystanders stepped in and helped the girl get away, according to police.
A man was seen dragging a 15-year-old runaway girl from a Clearwater Circle K on Friday evening before bystanders stepped in and helped the girl get away, according to police.
Armed robbery at Clearwater gas station, police investigating
Clearwater police are investigating an armed robbery at a gas station.
Clearwater police are investigating an armed robbery at a gas station.
Traffic backs up I-4 westbound after deadly crash in Plant City: FHP
All westbound lanes of I-4 were closed in Plant City on Saturday after a crash happened west of Branch Forbes Rd., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
All westbound lanes of I-4 were closed in Plant City on Saturday after a crash happened west of Branch Forbes Rd., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Community honors fallen heroes at Tampa Police Memorial Run
It was a morning filled with emotion and pride in downtown Tampa, as runners, officers, and families laced up for the 31st Annual Tampa Police Memorial Run and Walk.
It was a morning filled with emotion and pride in downtown Tampa, as runners, officers, and families laced up for the 31st Annual Tampa Police Memorial Run and Walk.
Pop art show marries classics to western art at the James Museum
Western Art is in the name. And in Americana, nothing says Western like Clint Eastwood and John Wayne. So, when a showing of some special pieces by Pop artist Ben Steele was available, the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art jumped at the chance to show his work.
Western Art is in the name. And in Americana, nothing says Western like Clint Eastwood and John Wayne. So, when a showing of some special pieces by Pop artist Ben Steele was available, the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art jumped at the chance to show his work.
Winter Haven suspect accused of attacking woman turns himself in
A Winter Haven suspect accused of attacking a woman a week ago turned himself in on Friday, according to police.
A Winter Haven suspect accused of attacking a woman a week ago turned himself in on Friday, according to police.