Former Black Hawk pilot overcomes trauma through equine therapy
Trauma-tested combat veteran Kyle Baker discovered renewed stability and a fresh life calling by learning to connect with therapy horses through specialized retreats at Quantum Leap Farm.
Trauma-tested combat veteran Kyle Baker discovered renewed stability and a fresh life calling by learning to connect with therapy horses through specialized retreats at Quantum Leap Farm.
Skydivers attempt to break 40-year-old world record in Lake Wales on Veterans Day
A group of 26 skydivers from around the world are attempting to break a world record that has stood for 40 years, taking to the skies over Polk County in hopes of creating a massive human chain made of parachutes.
A group of 26 skydivers from around the world are attempting to break a world record that has stood for 40 years, taking to the skies over Polk County in hopes of creating a massive human chain made of parachutes.
Vietnam veteran hat sparks love story between two Bay Area veterans at the gas pump
A conversation sparked by a military service cap at a Sam's Club fuel island blossomed into marriage and an emotional healing journey to Washington for two Tampa Bay area veterans.
A conversation sparked by a military service cap at a Sam's Club fuel island blossomed into marriage and an emotional healing journey to Washington for two Tampa Bay area veterans.
Proposed Auburndale data center draws scrutiny over power demand, water use and impact
Hundreds packed a public workshop Tuesday night as Auburndale residents and local leaders challenged developers over the massive power and water demands of a proposed hyperscale data center.
Hundreds packed a public workshop Tuesday night as Auburndale residents and local leaders challenged developers over the massive power and water demands of a proposed hyperscale data center.
Honor Flight Mission 58: Tampa Bay veterans visit Washington memorials
More than 70 Tampa Bay area military veterans traveled to Washington to confront painful war memories and receive long-delayed gratitude during West Central Florida’s Honor Flight Mission 58.
More than 70 Tampa Bay area military veterans traveled to Washington to confront painful war memories and receive long-delayed gratitude during West Central Florida’s Honor Flight Mission 58.
Suspect arrested after Tampa shooting leaves one injured: Deputies
An attempted murder suspect is behind bars after shooting a man in the leg last week, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
An attempted murder suspect is behind bars after shooting a man in the leg last week, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Florida cowboys rescue stranded cattle along Peace River after flooding
Rising floodwaters along the Peace River triggered cowboys to jump into action for livestock rescues across Southwest Florida.
Rising floodwaters along the Peace River triggered cowboys to jump into action for livestock rescues across Southwest Florida.
16-year-old girl shot, killed in Pasco County remembered at community vigil
Family and friends of Victoria Perez are remembering the 16-year-old as a young woman who touched countless lives before her life was cut short.
Family and friends of Victoria Perez are remembering the 16-year-old as a young woman who touched countless lives before her life was cut short.
Polk County to close convenient dump site after illegal trash piles grow
Polk County is ending a Haines City trash drop-off pilot program, citing a rise in illegal dumping and a lack of daily visitors. The early closure will force northeast Polk County residents to return to the Winter Haven landfill, but officials say it will save hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars.
Polk County is ending a Haines City trash drop-off pilot program, citing a rise in illegal dumping and a lack of daily visitors. The early closure will force northeast Polk County residents to return to the Winter Haven landfill, but officials say it will save hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars.
Hillsborough commissioners approve key funding to move Rays stadium project ahead
The Rays' proposed stadium on Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus just took a step forward on Tuesday thanks to a pair of votes that approved key funding measures.
The Rays' proposed stadium on Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus just took a step forward on Tuesday thanks to a pair of votes that approved key funding measures.
St. Petersburg-based sailing program helps veterans rediscover purpose after service
For many veterans, transitioning from military service to civilian life means leaving behind the structure, teamwork and sense of purpose they've known for years.
For many veterans, transitioning from military service to civilian life means leaving behind the structure, teamwork and sense of purpose they've known for years.
Florida execution: Death warrant signed in 1998 Hillsborough County murder of 7-year-old
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a warrant Tuesday for what is slated to be the 22nd execution of the year, even as a group of people exonerated after sitting on Florida’s death row are asking the next governor to slow the record-setting pace.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a warrant Tuesday for what is slated to be the 22nd execution of the year, even as a group of people exonerated after sitting on Florida’s death row are asking the next governor to slow the record-setting pace.
Hillsborough County unanimously approves ban on synthetic kratom compound 7-OH
Hillsborough County leaders voted unanimously Tuesday to enact local restrictions and ban a potent synthetic compound found in certain kratom products.
Hillsborough County leaders voted unanimously Tuesday to enact local restrictions and ban a potent synthetic compound found in certain kratom products.
Video shows moments before deputies shoot and kill man during Crystal River hostage situation: CCSO
Newly released surveillance footage, witness cellphone video and deputy body camera footage show the moments leading up to a deputy-involved shooting in Crystal River that left a 37-year-old man dead, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
Newly released surveillance footage, witness cellphone video and deputy body camera footage show the moments leading up to a deputy-involved shooting in Crystal River that left a 37-year-old man dead, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
Hillsborough fugitive captured in locked camper after rollover wreck in Dixie County: DCSO
A wanted Hillsborough County fugitive faces new felony charges after flipping a vehicle into power lines, hitting a woman, threatening two people with trimming shears and hiding inside a locked camper on Sunday, according to the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office.
A wanted Hillsborough County fugitive faces new felony charges after flipping a vehicle into power lines, hitting a woman, threatening two people with trimming shears and hiding inside a locked camper on Sunday, according to the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office.
3-hour manhunt ends with arrest of Florida sex predator accused of forcing victim into bathroom at knifepoint
A three-hour manhunt led to the arrest of a registered sex predator after St. Johns County deputies said he forced a victim into a business bathroom while armed with a knife, chased the victim and later tried to steal their vehicle.
A three-hour manhunt led to the arrest of a registered sex predator after St. Johns County deputies said he forced a victim into a business bathroom while armed with a knife, chased the victim and later tried to steal their vehicle.
Tampa weather: Cold front to plummet temperatures this weekend
A late Thursday cold front will sweep across the state, dropping weekend morning temperatures into the 40s across portions of Central Florida.
A late Thursday cold front will sweep across the state, dropping weekend morning temperatures into the 40s across portions of Central Florida.
NTSB recovers cockpit voice recorder from Learjet crash site in Florida
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on Monday that it has recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the Learjet 60 that crashed last week near Greenacres, Florida, killing all nine people on board.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on Monday that it has recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the Learjet 60 that crashed last week near Greenacres, Florida, killing all nine people on board.
How dropping temperatures could impact Tampa area's record dengue spread
An incoming cold front could temporarily suppress the aggressive insects driving Florida's historic dengue fever outbreak, though health experts warn only freezing temperatures can stop transmission.
An incoming cold front could temporarily suppress the aggressive insects driving Florida's historic dengue fever outbreak, though health experts warn only freezing temperatures can stop transmission.
Inside the $10,000 jobs allowing 3 content creators to explore Pinellas County
Three lucky winners are getting paid $10,000 to vacation in paradise. They beat out more than 17,000 applicants for dream jobs exploring St. Pete-Clearwater.
Three lucky winners are getting paid $10,000 to vacation in paradise. They beat out more than 17,000 applicants for dream jobs exploring St. Pete-Clearwater.