Bradenton first responders pivot from training to real-life water tower rescue
Bradenton fire crews rescued an injured maintenance worker from a local water tower on Tuesday morning after the man became trapped during a sandblasting operation.
Bradenton fire crews rescued an injured maintenance worker from a local water tower on Tuesday morning after the man became trapped during a sandblasting operation.
Tampa's Liberty Smokehouse blends classic French technique with bold BBQ
In this week’s Made In Tampa Bay, we’re introducing you to a veteran and classically trained chef who is bringing refined technique to the world of smoke, fire and bold flavor.
In this week’s Made In Tampa Bay, we’re introducing you to a veteran and classically trained chef who is bringing refined technique to the world of smoke, fire and bold flavor.
John Travolta teams up with University of Tampa professor for directorial debut
A University of Tampa assistant film professor is celebrating a massive career milestone after serving as the cinematographer for actor John Travolta’s first directed feature film.
A University of Tampa assistant film professor is celebrating a massive career milestone after serving as the cinematographer for actor John Travolta’s first directed feature film.
Tesla in autopilot mode sinks in pond after striking electrical box killing Wesley Chapel man: FHP
A Wesley Chapel man died Tuesday night when his Tesla crashed as it was in autopilot mode, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Wesley Chapel man died Tuesday night when his Tesla crashed as it was in autopilot mode, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Free swim lessons helping Pinellas County students build lifesaving water safety skills
As temperatures rise and families head to pools and beaches across Florida, water safety experts say swim lessons are one of the most important skills a child can learn.
As temperatures rise and families head to pools and beaches across Florida, water safety experts say swim lessons are one of the most important skills a child can learn.
Heather’s Hobbies: Why Sourdough baking is rising again
Sourdough is on the rise as one of the fastest growing hobbies in the country.
Sourdough is on the rise as one of the fastest growing hobbies in the country.
Driver hospitalized after fence post pierces windshield in Brooksville
A driver survived a wreck Wednesday morning after a wooden fence post impaled a windshield during a single-vehicle accident at a Brooksville intersection, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
A driver survived a wreck Wednesday morning after a wooden fence post impaled a windshield during a single-vehicle accident at a Brooksville intersection, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Sarasota man who ‘didn’t want to get in trouble with any parents’ had sex with teen he met on Snapchat: SPD
A Sarasota man is accused of meeting a teenager on Snapchat and having a sexual relationship with her.
A Sarasota man is accused of meeting a teenager on Snapchat and having a sexual relationship with her.
Tampa twins finish as Gaither High School co-valedictorians with 8.24 GPAs
Everything Abigail and Annabelle Smith have done in life, they’ve done together. From the biggest milestones to the smallest everyday moments, it has all led to this.
Everything Abigail and Annabelle Smith have done in life, they’ve done together. From the biggest milestones to the smallest everyday moments, it has all led to this.
Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer weeks after departing as Trump's attorney general: report
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Deadly shooting in Tampa under investigation: HCSO
A man was shot and killed in Tampa on Wednesday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's office.
A man was shot and killed in Tampa on Wednesday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's office.
Howard Frankland Bridge northbound express and pedestrian lanes now open
New express lanes and pedestrian lanes are now open along the Howard Frankland Bridge.
New express lanes and pedestrian lanes are now open along the Howard Frankland Bridge.
Trump redistricting push gets boost as Florida court keeps new districts intact
Florida’s new congressional districts will remain in place ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Florida’s new congressional districts will remain in place ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Why is this Pinellas County home sitting 25 feet in the air?
A Pinellas County home sitting 25 feet in the air on temporary wooden supports is gaining widespread attention online as construction crews work below the structure to rebuild its foundation.
A Pinellas County home sitting 25 feet in the air on temporary wooden supports is gaining widespread attention online as construction crews work below the structure to rebuild its foundation.
Tampa police investigating related scenes after man found dead in vehicle, woman dies in burned home
Tampa police are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman who knew each other in two connected incidents that happened in the Old Seminole Heights neighborhood early Monday morning.
Tampa police are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman who knew each other in two connected incidents that happened in the Old Seminole Heights neighborhood early Monday morning.
Tampa man loses hundreds to scammers impersonating sheriff's office as more Floridians are targeted by scams
A Tampa man says he lost hundreds of dollars after falling victim to an elaborate scam that convinced him he was speaking with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
A Tampa man says he lost hundreds of dollars after falling victim to an elaborate scam that convinced him he was speaking with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Son’s 24-year search for answers in mother’s unsolved St. Pete murder: “I think about her every day"
A renewed investigation is underway in the 2002 murder of 64-year-old St. Petersburg mother and grandmother Patricia Hodges, whose case has remained unsolved for 24 years.
A renewed investigation is underway in the 2002 murder of 64-year-old St. Petersburg mother and grandmother Patricia Hodges, whose case has remained unsolved for 24 years.
Lutz residents push back with traffic and flooding concerns for proposed private school development
A proposal to build a private K-8 school for up to 1,000 students on 24 acres in Lutz is drawing opposition from nearby residents.
A proposal to build a private K-8 school for up to 1,000 students on 24 acres in Lutz is drawing opposition from nearby residents.
Plant City family quadruple murder case remains unsolved nearly 1 month later
Nearly a month since Plant City police found a woman and her children and their grandmother killed, there are still more questions than answers in the community.
Nearly a month since Plant City police found a woman and her children and their grandmother killed, there are still more questions than answers in the community.
St. Pete launches program to expand community gardens and food forests
St. Petersburg city leaders want to grow community gardens and add two to three food forests through the new Community Urban Agriculture Program.
St. Petersburg city leaders want to grow community gardens and add two to three food forests through the new Community Urban Agriculture Program.