2019 Palmetto murder suspect arrested in Mexico: MCSO
A Palmetto man wanted for the murder of an 18-year-old in 2019 was arrested in Mexico and returned to Florida to face second-degree murder charges, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A Palmetto man wanted for the murder of an 18-year-old in 2019 was arrested in Mexico and returned to Florida to face second-degree murder charges, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida Lt. Gov Jay Collins jumps into Sunshine State gubernatorial race to succeed Ron DeSantis
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is mounting a gubernatorial bid on Monday, joining the field of candidates vying to succeed second-term Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is mounting a gubernatorial bid on Monday, joining the field of candidates vying to succeed second-term Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Suspected fragrance thief arrested after string of robberies in Tampa Bay area: SPPD
St. Petersburg police have arrested a man that they say was involved in several robberies across the Bay Area in the past month.
St. Petersburg police have arrested a man that they say was involved in several robberies across the Bay Area in the past month.
Grady Judd touts dismantling of Sex Money Murder gang as a jury convicts its leader
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said law enforcement officials ran through the Sex Money Murder gang like Sherman through Georgia during a press conference on Monday morning after its leader was convicted on five charges including racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, and three counts of directing criminal gang activities.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said law enforcement officials ran through the Sex Money Murder gang like Sherman through Georgia during a press conference on Monday morning after its leader was convicted on five charges including racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, and three counts of directing criminal gang activities.
Florida gas prices down across the state, lowest since March 2021
Good news for Floridians as gas prices are down 17 cents across the state, the lowest since March 2021.
Good news for Floridians as gas prices are down 17 cents across the state, the lowest since March 2021.
Property taxes take center stage as Florida lawmakers kick off legislative session
Lawmakers from across Florida are heading to Tallahassee to begin a new legislative session, the final one under Governor Ron DeSantis, who is serving his second and last term.
Lawmakers from across Florida are heading to Tallahassee to begin a new legislative session, the final one under Governor Ron DeSantis, who is serving his second and last term.
Wanted Tennessee child abuse suspect may be in Tampa, police say
The West Palm Beach Police Department says that a suspect wanted for aggravated child abuse in Tennessee might be in Tampa.
The West Palm Beach Police Department says that a suspect wanted for aggravated child abuse in Tennessee might be in Tampa.
DeSantis signs death warrant in 1989 Alachua County murder
After Florida set a modern-era record in 2025 by carrying out 19 executions, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for an inmate convicted in the 1989 murder of a man in Alachua County.
After Florida set a modern-era record in 2025 by carrying out 19 executions, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for an inmate convicted in the 1989 murder of a man in Alachua County.
Family mourns teen fatally struck by train while on his way to school
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says Jamar Bond was found unresponsive Thursday morning along train tracks near Lakewood Drive in Brandon.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says Jamar Bond was found unresponsive Thursday morning along train tracks near Lakewood Drive in Brandon.
Clearwater community competes in first-ever Duck Dash 5K
A 61-foot inflatable duck has invaded Clearwater, and 5K runners were all about it.
A 61-foot inflatable duck has invaded Clearwater, and 5K runners were all about it.
Brandon man facing 22 charges after shots fired during road rage on I-75: FHP
A man is accused of firing multiple gunshots at a vehicle during a road rage incident on Interstate 75 in Gibsonton Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A man is accused of firing multiple gunshots at a vehicle during a road rage incident on Interstate 75 in Gibsonton Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Family holds press conference after Brandon teen killed by train
Family and friends held a press conference Sunday in Tampa for Jamar Bond, a 17-year-old Brandon High School student who was hit by a freight train Thursday morning and later died in the hospital on Friday.
Family and friends held a press conference Sunday in Tampa for Jamar Bond, a 17-year-old Brandon High School student who was hit by a freight train Thursday morning and later died in the hospital on Friday.
Firefighters rescue dog trapped in drain pipe: HCFR
An unexpected rescue ended with a wholesome moment after firefighters saved a dog that had fallen into a drain pipe Saturday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
An unexpected rescue ended with a wholesome moment after firefighters saved a dog that had fallen into a drain pipe Saturday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Get out into the wilds of the waterways of the West Coast for this cruise
On the East Coast of Florida, as the Loxahatchee River runs to the Atlantic Ocean, the river delta is built up and called the Jupiter Inlet Colony.
On the East Coast of Florida, as the Loxahatchee River runs to the Atlantic Ocean, the river delta is built up and called the Jupiter Inlet Colony.
ICE protests draw hundreds across the Tampa Bay area
Hundreds of people showed up in Tampa and St. Petersburg to protest ICE, the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis woman by the agency and the current administration.
Hundreds of people showed up in Tampa and St. Petersburg to protest ICE, the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis woman by the agency and the current administration.
Neighbors push back as century-old Mirasol redevelopment heads to Tampa City Council
A long-simmering dispute over the future of the Mirasol Apartments on Davis Islands could come to a head this week.
A long-simmering dispute over the future of the Mirasol Apartments on Davis Islands could come to a head this week.
Opening weekend underway for new athletic facility in St. Pete
As we’re heading into mid-January, many of us have fallen off on our New Year’s resolutions already. But that’s OK, we can get back on track with a brand-new health space that is celebrating its opening weekend in St. Petersburg.
As we’re heading into mid-January, many of us have fallen off on our New Year’s resolutions already. But that’s OK, we can get back on track with a brand-new health space that is celebrating its opening weekend in St. Petersburg.
Hillsborough County school bus aide accused of hitting 9-year-old student with autism: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a school bus aide after deputies say he hit a 9-year-old student with autism multiple times.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a school bus aide after deputies say he hit a 9-year-old student with autism multiple times.
Pinellas County icon Fred E. Marquis dies at 96
Fred E. Marquis, a former Pinellas County Administrator and retired U.S. Army Major General who helped shape the Bay Area for generations, passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, county officials announced.
Fred E. Marquis, a former Pinellas County Administrator and retired U.S. Army Major General who helped shape the Bay Area for generations, passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, county officials announced.
Bake shop brings old world recipes to West Tampa
About seven blocks west of Zoo Tampa is a bakery that will help you travel back in time to the old recipes from Italy and Argentina that gave Tampa the international flavors of the immigrants who founded West Tampa and Ybor City.
About seven blocks west of Zoo Tampa is a bakery that will help you travel back in time to the old recipes from Italy and Argentina that gave Tampa the international flavors of the immigrants who founded West Tampa and Ybor City.