St. Pete's Capybara Cafe offers cute, furry fun
The Capybara Café in St. Petersburg is an animal experience where guests can safely interact with capybaras and other rescued animals. A food truck in front offers food.
The Capybara Café in St. Petersburg is an animal experience where guests can safely interact with capybaras and other rescued animals. A food truck in front offers food.
Suspect cruises to Cuba from the Florida Keys in an overdue rental boat: MCSO
A Texas man has been arrested after deputies say he made a voyage to Cuba in a boat he rented on Stock Island and did not return.
A Texas man has been arrested after deputies say he made a voyage to Cuba in a boat he rented on Stock Island and did not return.
Brightline proposes plan to issue up to $400M in bonds to pay for Tampa extension: FDFC notice
Brightline recently announced a proposed plan to issue bonds of up to $400 million to pay for the extension of the train to Tampa, according to a notice by the Florida Development Finance Corporation (FDFC).
Brightline recently announced a proposed plan to issue bonds of up to $400 million to pay for the extension of the train to Tampa, according to a notice by the Florida Development Finance Corporation (FDFC).
Demolition begins on 1960s span of the Howard Frankland Bridge
The Florida Department of Transportation has begun demolition of the oldest span of the Howard Frankland Bridge.
The Florida Department of Transportation has begun demolition of the oldest span of the Howard Frankland Bridge.
Two former UTampa baseball players join the Savannah Visitors
Instead of going the professional baseball route, two national champion UTampa stars decided to go down a different path.
Instead of going the professional baseball route, two national champion UTampa stars decided to go down a different path.
Daytona Beach puppy left in trash compactor: $2,500 reward offered for tip leading to arrest
A $2,500 reward is now being offered for the conviction of the person(s) allegedly responsible for leaving a puppy in a Daytona Beach trash compactor last week.
A $2,500 reward is now being offered for the conviction of the person(s) allegedly responsible for leaving a puppy in a Daytona Beach trash compactor last week.
Lido Beach renourishment to start by the end of the year
Millions of dollars of federal funding has been secured for Lido Key beach renourishment project.
Millions of dollars of federal funding has been secured for Lido Key beach renourishment project.
102-year-old woman still 'jazzercising' six days a week
At 102 years old, Laverne Pace has no plans to give up her dancing shoes. She attends Jazzercise six days a week at a studio in Lutz and has been going to classes since 2012.
At 102 years old, Laverne Pace has no plans to give up her dancing shoes. She attends Jazzercise six days a week at a studio in Lutz and has been going to classes since 2012.
Missing Hillsborough County teen rescued from 2 suspected human traffickers
A missing 15-year-old girl has been located, and two suspected human traffickers are behind bars following a joint operation between the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Lakeland Police Department.
A missing 15-year-old girl has been located, and two suspected human traffickers are behind bars following a joint operation between the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Lakeland Police Department.
Video: Convicted felon arrested after hit-and-run crash in Riverview
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says a convicted felon ran from the scene of a crash witnessed by a deputy, and it didn't take long for law enforcement to track him down.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says a convicted felon ran from the scene of a crash witnessed by a deputy, and it didn't take long for law enforcement to track him down.
WATCH: Florida kitten with head stuck in pipe rescued by deputies, named 'Piper'
Florida deputies recently came to the rescue of a kitten who had its head stuck in a pipe, and the entire rescue mission was caught on bodycam. The kitten was given the name “Piper" to commemorate her rescue.
Florida deputies recently came to the rescue of a kitten who had its head stuck in a pipe, and the entire rescue mission was caught on bodycam. The kitten was given the name “Piper" to commemorate her rescue.
Armed Citrus County bank robber known as ‘Texas Billy’ surrenders at grocery store: Deputies
Citrus County deputies say a man known as ‘Texas Billy’ was arrested after he robbed a bank at gunpoint on Thursday morning.
Citrus County deputies say a man known as ‘Texas Billy’ was arrested after he robbed a bank at gunpoint on Thursday morning.
Missing Pasco County boy found dead, deputies confirm
A 6-year-old boy who was reported missing on Thursday has been found dead, the Pasco Sheriff's Office confirmed Friday.
A 6-year-old boy who was reported missing on Thursday has been found dead, the Pasco Sheriff's Office confirmed Friday.
Florida Python Challenge kicks off Friday. Here's what to know
The annual Florida Python Challenge starts Friday in South Florida, and participants can win thousands of dollars in prizes.
The annual Florida Python Challenge starts Friday in South Florida, and participants can win thousands of dollars in prizes.
Teen motorcyclist killed in crash at Polk County intersection
An 18-year-old died Thursday night after his motorcycle and an SUV crashed, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
An 18-year-old died Thursday night after his motorcycle and an SUV crashed, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Largest flock of flamingos in recent memory spotted in South Florida
Staff with the South Florida Water Management District report recently spotting around 125 American flamingos around the Everglades, marking the largest flock seen in South Florida in at least the last decade.
Staff with the South Florida Water Management District report recently spotting around 125 American flamingos around the Everglades, marking the largest flock seen in South Florida in at least the last decade.
Florida man dubbed 'Nail Bandit' accused of sabotaging fire rescue vehicles with sharp objects
A so-called "Nail Bandit" faces criminal charges after Florida deputies say he repeatedly used sharp objects to damage fire rescue vehicles for more than a year and a half.
A so-called "Nail Bandit" faces criminal charges after Florida deputies say he repeatedly used sharp objects to damage fire rescue vehicles for more than a year and a half.
Florida panther hit by car in Pasco County — the first death ever recorded there
Wildlife officials confirmed a male Florida panther, estimated to be two or three years old, was killed last week by a vehicle on I-75 near State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel.
Wildlife officials confirmed a male Florida panther, estimated to be two or three years old, was killed last week by a vehicle on I-75 near State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel.
Former USF football player buys, transforms troubled Tampa apartment complex
A troubled Tampa apartment complex is undergoing a dramatic transformation thanks to a former college football player with a passion for people.
A troubled Tampa apartment complex is undergoing a dramatic transformation thanks to a former college football player with a passion for people.
Tampa General Hospital, USF developing artificial intelligence to monitor NICU baby's pain in real-time
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.