Howard Frankland Bridge express lanes, pedestrian path set to open as major expansion nears completion
The Florida Department of Transportation expects to open the long-awaited express lanes and a shared-use path on the Howard Frankland Bridge this week.
The Florida Department of Transportation expects to open the long-awaited express lanes and a shared-use path on the Howard Frankland Bridge this week.
Citrus County Commission unanimously approves yearlong freeze on new AI data center rezoning applications
Citrus County commissioners got an earful from residents who say their backyard is no place for a data center.
Citrus County commissioners got an earful from residents who say their backyard is no place for a data center.
Bay Area nonprofit helps battle the 'summer slide' with everyday reading tips for kids
As summer break approaches, local educators and parents are fighting the "summer slide" by integrating literacy into everyday activities to keep children engaged.
As summer break approaches, local educators and parents are fighting the "summer slide" by integrating literacy into everyday activities to keep children engaged.
Tampa issues hundreds of watering fines for violations during historic drought: Here are ways to save water
Hundreds of Tampa Water Department (TWD) customers are facing tickets and fines for failing to follow strict emergency watering restrictions during the last six months.
Hundreds of Tampa Water Department (TWD) customers are facing tickets and fines for failing to follow strict emergency watering restrictions during the last six months.
St. Pete police arrest 2 more teens in deadly shooting of 14-year-old
St. Petersburg police say two more teenagers were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy last Friday.
St. Petersburg police say two more teenagers were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy last Friday.
Florida father accused of speeding 102 mph with unrestrained child in vehicle
A Florida father was arrested after deputies said he was speeding more than 100 mph with children in the car on Saturday.
A Florida father was arrested after deputies said he was speeding more than 100 mph with children in the car on Saturday.
Missing Florida dog rescued from 40-foot sinkhole reunites with family
A dog has been reunited with its owners after first responders rescued it from a sinkhole in Florida.
A dog has been reunited with its owners after first responders rescued it from a sinkhole in Florida.
Is 'Alligator Alcatraz' closing? Florida congressman speaks at ICE detention center
State leaders are addressing the rumored June closure of the Everglades Detention Facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz." A May 26 press conference comes before a tour of the facility.
State leaders are addressing the rumored June closure of the Everglades Detention Facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz." A May 26 press conference comes before a tour of the facility.
Bay Area neurodivergent athlete went from infant swim lessons to winning medal at Special Olympics
The drowning risks facing neurodivergent children in Florida have prompted experts and local families to prioritize early water safety instruction.
The drowning risks facing neurodivergent children in Florida have prompted experts and local families to prioritize early water safety instruction.
Man accused of robbing St. Pete gas station at gunpoint arrested
St. Petersburg police arrested a 35-year-old man who is accused of robbing a gas station at gunpoint last week.
St. Petersburg police arrested a 35-year-old man who is accused of robbing a gas station at gunpoint last week.
Sarasota completes $12M Lido Beach project
The Lido Beach renourishment project wrapped up a massive shoreline restoration along Lido Key in Sarasota, ahead of a public celebration Tuesday afternoon.
The Lido Beach renourishment project wrapped up a massive shoreline restoration along Lido Key in Sarasota, ahead of a public celebration Tuesday afternoon.
Deadly Howard Frankland Bridge crash snarls rush hour traffic
A deadly crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge backed up traffic during rush hour on Tuesday morning.
A deadly crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge backed up traffic during rush hour on Tuesday morning.
Driver arrested in deadly Plant City pedestrian crash
A Plant City teenager died after being struck by a truck on Sunday night, leading sheriff's deputies to arrest a driver who they say left the scene of the crash.
A Plant City teenager died after being struck by a truck on Sunday night, leading sheriff's deputies to arrest a driver who they say left the scene of the crash.
Veterans scam warning: BBB issues fraud alert for military community
Consumer advocates are warning that scammers are increasingly targeting veterans and military families with sophisticated fraud schemes designed to steal money and personal information. The warning comes as Americans honored those who served on Monday.
Consumer advocates are warning that scammers are increasingly targeting veterans and military families with sophisticated fraud schemes designed to steal money and personal information. The warning comes as Americans honored those who served on Monday.
Clearwater Honor Fest brings veterans and families together for Memorial Day tribute, candlelight ceremony
A Memorial Day tribute in Clearwater brought together veterans, families and friends to honor America’s fallen heroes.
A Memorial Day tribute in Clearwater brought together veterans, families and friends to honor America’s fallen heroes.
USF Sarasota-Manatee campus would transfer to New College of Florida under state budget deal proposal
A major change to higher education in the Sarasota-Manatee region is one step closer to reality after state lawmakers reached an agreement to transfer the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida.
A major change to higher education in the Sarasota-Manatee region is one step closer to reality after state lawmakers reached an agreement to transfer the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida.
Tampa Latin fusion restaurant Sabor & Fuego brings a love for Peruvian cuisine to the city
Flavor and fire is the theme that Sabor & Fuego Latin Fusion brings to Tampa. The Peruvian-inspired restaurant is the passion project of a pair of brothers exposing Tampa foodies to the authentic flavors inspired by their hometown of Lima, Peru.
Flavor and fire is the theme that Sabor & Fuego Latin Fusion brings to Tampa. The Peruvian-inspired restaurant is the passion project of a pair of brothers exposing Tampa foodies to the authentic flavors inspired by their hometown of Lima, Peru.
Lightning strike kills cattle on Marion County farm, NWS says
A lightning strike killed four cows and a calf on a Marion County farm during severe thunderstorms over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and the farm owner.
A lightning strike killed four cows and a calf on a Marion County farm during severe thunderstorms over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and the farm owner.
Tampa Memorial Day ceremony: Gold Star families recognized at downtown Riverwalk
A community gathering on Monday morning at MacDill Park on the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa honored fallen military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
A community gathering on Monday morning at MacDill Park on the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa honored fallen military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Thousands gather at Bay Pines National Cemetery to honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day
More than a thousand Gold Star family members, veterans and their loved ones, and community members gathered at Bay Pines National Cemetery Monday to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day.
More than a thousand Gold Star family members, veterans and their loved ones, and community members gathered at Bay Pines National Cemetery Monday to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day.