Tampa Bay at the center of state politics
When Gov. Ron DeSantis announced in Tampa this week that he would be appointing State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia to be the new CFO, he put Tampa Bay further at the center of state politics.
When Gov. Ron DeSantis announced in Tampa this week that he would be appointing State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia to be the new CFO, he put Tampa Bay further at the center of state politics.
Off-duty Hernando deputy saves 5-year-old after family dogs attack him in Weeki Wachee
An off-duty reserve deputy helped save a five-year-old boy after a dog attack in Weeki Wachee.
An off-duty reserve deputy helped save a five-year-old boy after a dog attack in Weeki Wachee.
Fiery head-on dump truck crash kills 1 in Polk County: PCSO
One person was killed early Friday morning after being involved in a head-on crash with a dump truck in Lake Alfred, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
One person was killed early Friday morning after being involved in a head-on crash with a dump truck in Lake Alfred, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Polk County man accused of stealing more than $130K worth of weed from cannabis dispensary
A now former employee of a cannabis dispensary in Lake Wales was arrested after police say he stole more than 21 pounds of marijuana before his shift earlier this month.
A now former employee of a cannabis dispensary in Lake Wales was arrested after police say he stole more than 21 pounds of marijuana before his shift earlier this month.
The Venice Theater is on track to reopen by next year after it was severely damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022
Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian tore through Venice, the city’s beloved theater is nearing a comeback.
Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian tore through Venice, the city’s beloved theater is nearing a comeback.
Jurassic Quest brings life-sized dinosaurs to Tampa fairgrounds this weekend
A prehistoric adventure has arrived in Tampa as Jurassic Quest opens at the Florida State Fairgrounds this weekend.
A prehistoric adventure has arrived in Tampa as Jurassic Quest opens at the Florida State Fairgrounds this weekend.
Drunk Bradenton mom found throwing up on I-275 drove nearly 4 times the legal limit with kid in vehicle: FHP
A Bradenton mother is accused of being drunk when troopers say she hit a wall on the Howard Frankland Bridge and took off with a toddler in the backseat.
A Bradenton mother is accused of being drunk when troopers say she hit a wall on the Howard Frankland Bridge and took off with a toddler in the backseat.
Man shot, killed at Palm Harbor apartment complex
A man was rushed to the hospital after Pinellas County deputies say he was shot at an apartment complex early Friday.
A man was rushed to the hospital after Pinellas County deputies say he was shot at an apartment complex early Friday.
Florida man arrested for DUI on lawn mower along toll road: FHP
A man faces charges after troopers say he took his riding mower onto a busy toll road while impaired.
A man faces charges after troopers say he took his riding mower onto a busy toll road while impaired.
Governor DeSantis signs deal to speed up Florida Everglades restoration projects
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an agreement on Friday with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to speed up Florida Everglades restoration projects, including completion of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an agreement on Friday with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to speed up Florida Everglades restoration projects, including completion of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir.
Beach Theatre reopening Friday in St. Pete Beach
The historic Beach Theatre in St. Pete Beach reopens on Friday evening after it was closed for more than a decade.
The historic Beach Theatre in St. Pete Beach reopens on Friday evening after it was closed for more than a decade.
Manatee County offering sandbags Friday to help prepare this hurricane season. Here's where to get them
Families in Manatee County can pick up sandbags at a drive-thru event on Friday as part of the county's effort to help residents prepare this hurricane season.
Families in Manatee County can pick up sandbags at a drive-thru event on Friday as part of the county's effort to help residents prepare this hurricane season.
Shelby Nealy sentencing trial: Day 3 of testimony Friday
Testimony is set to resume for a third day Friday in the sentencing trial of Shelby Nealy, who faces the death penalty for killing his former in-laws in Pinellas County nearly a year after killing his wife.
Testimony is set to resume for a third day Friday in the sentencing trial of Shelby Nealy, who faces the death penalty for killing his former in-laws in Pinellas County nearly a year after killing his wife.
Fire at Clearwater apartment complex forces evacuations
Firefighters in Clearwater battled a fire that officials say forced an entire apartment building to be evacuated late Thursday.
Firefighters in Clearwater battled a fire that officials say forced an entire apartment building to be evacuated late Thursday.
Hundreds of Largo demonstrators join ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rallies in honor of Congressman John Lewis
At least 200 people came out in Largo as part of the ‘Good Trouble Lives On" campaign Thursday in honor of the late Atlanta Congressman John Lewis.
At least 200 people came out in Largo as part of the ‘Good Trouble Lives On" campaign Thursday in honor of the late Atlanta Congressman John Lewis.
Dover woman loses $15K after scammers used artificial intelligence to impersonate daughter
A Dover woman said she lost $15,000 in an elaborate scam where criminals used artificial intelligence to impersonate her daughter.
A Dover woman said she lost $15,000 in an elaborate scam where criminals used artificial intelligence to impersonate her daughter.
Tampa's shrimping industry shrinks: A century-old family business fights to survive
Florida may be known for its seafood, but when it comes to shrimp, most of it isn’t coming from local waters.
Florida may be known for its seafood, but when it comes to shrimp, most of it isn’t coming from local waters.
Sarasota County solar panel door-to-door salesman accused of battery
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 25-year-old Robert Kovacs-Strada, a door-to-door solar panel salesman for battery.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 25-year-old Robert Kovacs-Strada, a door-to-door solar panel salesman for battery.
Video: Loggerhead turtle wedged between rocks rescued on Florida beach
A loggerhead turtle was returned to the ocean after getting wedged between rocks on a Florida beach, being rescued by first responders.
A loggerhead turtle was returned to the ocean after getting wedged between rocks on a Florida beach, being rescued by first responders.
Polk mother shares tragedy of losing son in e-bike crash amid summer spike in pediatric e-bike injuries
A Polk County mother is raising awareness about the dangers of e-bikes after her son was hit and killed by a vehicle.
A Polk County mother is raising awareness about the dangers of e-bikes after her son was hit and killed by a vehicle.