Toxic blue-green algae may be blooming in 3 Polk County lakes
Polk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes.
Polk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes.
Tampa Bay Rays sale looming, land being eyed in Channelside
A deal to sell the Tampa Bay Rays to a developer in Jacksonville is in the works. Sources said Stu Sternberg has a deal in principle to sell the team to Patrick Zalupski for $1.7 billion.
A deal to sell the Tampa Bay Rays to a developer in Jacksonville is in the works. Sources said Stu Sternberg has a deal in principle to sell the team to Patrick Zalupski for $1.7 billion.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay opens its new family-friendly park Wild Oasis
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is now welcoming visitors to their family-friendly remodeled ‘Jungala’ area, which is now called ‘Wild Oasis’.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is now welcoming visitors to their family-friendly remodeled ‘Jungala’ area, which is now called ‘Wild Oasis’.
Willie Taggart brings vision of helping others achieve their dreams to Palmetto
Willie Taggart has seen success both on and off the football field.
Willie Taggart has seen success both on and off the football field.
19 people in Lakeland, Tampa indicted on gang activity, identity fraud and drug trafficking charges: DOJ
Nineteen people from two separate investigations, one in Tampa and one in Lakeland, were indicted on federal charges relating to gang activity, identity fraud and drug trafficking, according to U.S. Attorney Gregory Kehoe.
Nineteen people from two separate investigations, one in Tampa and one in Lakeland, were indicted on federal charges relating to gang activity, identity fraud and drug trafficking, according to U.S. Attorney Gregory Kehoe.
Lakeland Art Association Fine Art Exhibition highlights Central Florida artists
Since 1972, the annual Lakeland Arts Association Fine Art Exhibition hopes to highlight some of the best art from Central Florida artists.
Since 1972, the annual Lakeland Arts Association Fine Art Exhibition hopes to highlight some of the best art from Central Florida artists.
Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: See who’s being held at the remote detention site
A newly obtained list of more than 700 detainees sheds light on who is being held at Florida’s controversial new immigration detention facility in the Everglades. The Miami Herald reports that many have no criminal records, raising new questions about transparency, access, and due process.
A newly obtained list of more than 700 detainees sheds light on who is being held at Florida’s controversial new immigration detention facility in the Everglades. The Miami Herald reports that many have no criminal records, raising new questions about transparency, access, and due process.
Hernando County man accused of shooting teen who tried to steal his marijuana: HCSO
A Hernando County man is accused of opening fire on two teens, striking one, after investigators say the juveniles tried to steal his marijuana.
A Hernando County man is accused of opening fire on two teens, striking one, after investigators say the juveniles tried to steal his marijuana.
Legoland Florida to launch brand-new, space-themed experience with park's first indoor roller coaster
Legoland Florida has announced it will be launching a brand-new, space-themed experience in 2026, which will include a groundbreaking indoor roller coaster.
Legoland Florida has announced it will be launching a brand-new, space-themed experience in 2026, which will include a groundbreaking indoor roller coaster.
Video: Dozens of dogs rescued from 'hoarding situation,' Highlands County officials asking for help
The Humane Society of Highlands County is putting out a call for help after more than 30 dogs were rescued from what the agency called a "hoarding situation."
The Humane Society of Highlands County is putting out a call for help after more than 30 dogs were rescued from what the agency called a "hoarding situation."
Video: Florida deputies rescue mother duck and ducklings after fluffy family tried to cross I-75
A daring duck rescue in Manatee County was captured on camera Saturday.
A daring duck rescue in Manatee County was captured on camera Saturday.
Crews battle 'dangerous and fast-moving' fire at Haines City commercial building
Heavy flames and smoke were coming out of a Haines City commercial building early on Tuesday morning, prompting a response from the Haines City Fire Department and Polk County Fire Rescue.
Heavy flames and smoke were coming out of a Haines City commercial building early on Tuesday morning, prompting a response from the Haines City Fire Department and Polk County Fire Rescue.
Florida AG threatens legal action against U.S. Masters Swimming: 'Keep men out of women's sports'
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is demanding that U.S. Masters Swimming, a nonprofit based in the Sunshine State, certify it will not allow any biological men to continue to compete in women's sports or enter their locker rooms. If they continue to do so, he said, the organization will face a lawsuit.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is demanding that U.S. Masters Swimming, a nonprofit based in the Sunshine State, certify it will not allow any biological men to continue to compete in women's sports or enter their locker rooms. If they continue to do so, he said, the organization will face a lawsuit.
St. Pete woman arrested after 5-year-old eats THC gummies: Police
A St. Petersburg woman has been arrested and a five-year-old is in the hospital after police say the child ate THC gummies while in the woman’s care.
A St. Petersburg woman has been arrested and a five-year-old is in the hospital after police say the child ate THC gummies while in the woman’s care.
Tourist dies while snorkeling in Florida: MCSO
An Indiana man died Monday afternoon while snorkeling in the Florida Keys.
An Indiana man died Monday afternoon while snorkeling in the Florida Keys.
Pedestrian hit & killed by train, Polk deputies investigating
Polk County deputies are investigating after they say a train hit and killed a pedestrian early Tuesday in Auburndale.
Polk County deputies are investigating after they say a train hit and killed a pedestrian early Tuesday in Auburndale.
Florida man convicted of killing 2 people outside a bar set to be put to death
A Florida man who was convicted in the 1993 shooting deaths of a man and woman outside a bar as part of an attempted revenge killing was executed Tuesday evening.
A Florida man who was convicted in the 1993 shooting deaths of a man and woman outside a bar as part of an attempted revenge killing was executed Tuesday evening.
Florida citrus production reaches lowest point in more than 100 years
Florida citrus growers produced their smallest output in more than a century during the 2024-25 growing season, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Florida citrus growers produced their smallest output in more than a century during the 2024-25 growing season, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Possible lightning strike forces Southwest Airlines passengers to evacuate flight at TPA
Passengers at Tampa International Airport had to evacuate a Southwest Airlines jet after a possible lightning strike on Monday night, according to officials with the airline.
Passengers at Tampa International Airport had to evacuate a Southwest Airlines jet after a possible lightning strike on Monday night, according to officials with the airline.
Fire possibly caused by lightning displaces 12 from Tarpon Springs apartment complex
A dozen people were forced out of their homes Monday night after crews battled a fire that Tarpon Springs investigators say may have been caused by lightning.
A dozen people were forced out of their homes Monday night after crews battled a fire that Tarpon Springs investigators say may have been caused by lightning.