Bartow annexes Executive Airport amid concerns about residential development
Bartow Executive Airport is no longer in unincorporated Polk County; it's now part of the City of Bartow.
Beachcomber Resort, Jimmy B’s Beach Bar reopen in St. Pete Beach after Hurricane Helene
The music is back at Jimmy B’s Beach Bar, and the staff served the first customers in more than a year on Thursday.
Major project happening along US 41 in Sarasota, replacing water main
Crews in Sarasota are working to replace a major water main. Over the decades, they've seen problems with aging and breaks in the system.
Florida teen rescued, 171 arrested, including a Chamberlain H.S. instructor during undercover sting
One hundred and seventy-one people were arrested, and one teenage girl was rescued during the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office’s "Operation Unmasking Predators."
Highlands County doctor facing more charges after inappropriately touching medical professionals, patients: HCSO
A Highlands County doctor is facing more battery charges Thursday after deputies said he inappropriately touched other medical professionals and patients.
Lakeland's Depot Arts District set for grand opening Saturday night
For the last couple of months, the tenants of the Depot Arts District have been excitingly waiting for November 1, the building's official grand opening.
Donations for Hurricane Melissa victims being collected in Tampa
The effort to get supplies to hurricane damaged Jamaica is taking shape in Tampa Bay.
Tampa middle school teacher accused of having child porn arrested on fugitive warrant
A Tampa middle school teacher is behind bars awaiting extradition to Washington after being arrested on Tuesday on seven felony charges of possession of child sexual abuse material.
Beachgoers sans swimsuits nipped for indecent exposure
Beautiful weather and plenty of sunshine attracts plenty of people to Florida's beaches. Stripping down to swimsuits isn't unusual, but when folks get fully naked in public, that gets attention.
Orlando 'Gator Crusader' celebrates Halloween with pumpkin-smashing alligators
An Orlando man celebrated spooky season in true Floridian fashion — with his alligators.
Deadly motorcycle crash closes portion of southbound lanes of I-75 near Wesley Chapel
A portion of I-75 southbound near Wesley Chapel was closed due to a deadly crash.
Florida-based relief groups launch efforts to storm-ravaged Jamaica
Jamaica is beginning a long recovery after taking the direct hit from Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall as a Category Five storm earlier this week. Communities from Montego Bay to the southern coast sustained catastrophic damage, with widespread flooding, destroyed homes, and washed-out roads.
Volunteers to help improve veteran housing in Tampa
More than four dozen volunteers from The Home Depot Foundation and Volunteers of America of Florida will spend Thursday morning upgrading James Cole Veterans Village in Tampa.
Rainbow's lost luster: Diving deep into the forgotten magic of Florida's Rainbow Springs
Before the major theme parks took over, tourists traveling to Florida's Nature Coast in the mid-20th century sought a different kind of magic. They found it at natural spring attractions, and Rainbow Springs was one of the crown jewels.
Foster care advocates looking for support, new foster families this holiday season
Fostering Hope Florida wants to see more people step up to support children in foster care around the holidays, but that journey starts now.
Retired Navy captain who served in Vietnam finds solace on the water after service: 'It's my therapy'
For Wayne Fernandez, few places offer the tranquility and solace that the open water does.
2-year-old hit, killed by truck in Pinellas County
A child was hit and killed by a truck on 49th Avenue North in Pinellas County Wednesday afternoon, according to troopers.
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he will decide 'soonish' on run for governor
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he is heavily considering a run for governor. He would be joining a primary fight that has already attracted two Republicans.
Three found with nearly $20K in counterfeit currency accused of using it at multiple Madeira Beach businesses
Three suspects found with nearly $20,000 in counterfeit currency were arrested for using it at multiple Madeira Beach businesses last week, according to deputies.
Living seawall solution to help Sarasota Bay as concrete seawalls are replaced by vinyl, other materials
On Longboat Key you don't have to go far to find fish and a thriving ecosystem. Just look right along Bayfront Park, where it's occurring on a living sea wall.