Missing Tampa toddler who vanished with family dog found by resident who lives nearby
A Tampa toddler who was reported missing on Tuesday morning after last being seen at 11 p.m. on Monday has been safely located.
Florida mother arrested after boarding school bus, cursing at student and driver: Grady Judd
An angry mother who boarded a Polk County school bus and cursed at a student and the driver was arrested later, along with her daughter, while causing a disturbance at the Davenport High School front office, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Middle school trades in traditional desks for movement-based learning
Classrooms at Mangrove Bay Middle School in St. Petersburg have traded in traditional desks for ones that keep students moving while they learn.
Strawberry Crest High School student accused of bringing gun on campus
A Strawberry Crest High School student was arrested for bringing a gun on campus Monday morning, according to deputies.
Tampa breaks ground on West Riverwalk project
The City of Tampa is launching a signature construction project to connect the neighborhoods of West Tampa.
YouTube docuseries profiling several Tampa Bay area tattoo artists
A docuseries on YouTube is featuring the stories of several tattoo artists in the Tampa Bay area. The 10-episode series, "Skin Deep", profiles tattoo artists around the country.
Watson Clinic hopes art helps heal at its cancer & research center
Beautiful pieces of art that hang on the walls of the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center in Lakeland have a bigger purpose.
Hope House executive director, friend arrested for sexual cyber harassment in Polk County: deputies
Two Lakeland women, including the executive director of Hope House in Bartow, were arrested for sexual cyber harassment on Monday, deputies said.
Murder charges downgraded as drug dealer takes plea deal
A jury panel had been assembled to begin selection for the second murder trial for Altwain Carlisle on Tuesday morning when he and his attorney announced to the court that Carlisle wished to change his plea to a "best interest plea" on the three drug counts.
Bicyclist identified after deadly Amtrak train crash in Lakeland
The man who was hit and killed by an Amtrak train in east Lakeland on Monday afternoon has been identified as 65-year-old Joseph Evju, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
FDOT completes $143M revamp of I-75 and US-301 interchange
Drivers traveling through the I-75 and U.S. 301 interchange near Ellenton are finally seeing a smoother commute.
Crocodile seen swimming in Florida with spear in head will likely be blind due to bullet lodged in brain
An American crocodile that was seen swimming with a spear in its head was also shot and will likely suffer permanent vision loss, according to a Zoo Miami veterinarian.
Pinellas County organization receives funding to identify most dangerous roads
Every day, two people either die or are seriously injured on the roads of Pinellas County, according to data from Forward Pinellas, an organization dedicated to improving street safety.
Brooksville bar shooting hospitalizes man, investigation ongoing: HCSO
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in the parking lot of a Brooksville bar that hospitalized one man early on Saturday morning.
Mother charged in murder of 6-year-old son held without bond
A Pasco mother charged with the murder of her 6-year-old son will remain in the Pasco County Jail without bond until her court date.
HCSO Sheriff Chad Chronister claims 6 accused in academic cheating scandal ‘paid with their careers’
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said no stone was left unturned as his agency’s internal affairs team investigated allegations of academic cheating that left six high-level officials without a job.
Future home of Grow Financial topped-out in Gasworx
The developers of the 50-acre Gasworx residential and office community adjacent to the Ybor City Historic District marked a milestone Monday.
PSTA launches express bus service connecting south St. Pete to downtown, St. Pete Beach
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority launched a new express bus service that connects South St. Pete to downtown and to St. Pete Beach Monday.
Jamaicans living in Tampa Bay are watching Hurricane Melissa closely
As Hurricane Melissa makes its way towards Jamaica, Caribbean Americans living in Tampa are expressing their concerns.
Charlie Kirk trophy and $50K scholarship to go to the winner of Florida’s Speech and Debate Championships
On Monday, Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis praised the state’s initiative to elevate civics education and announced that the winner of the state’s national speech and debate championship will receive a Charlie Kirk trophy and a $50,000 scholarship.