'Queen of the Night' blooms in Sarasota, attracts crowd at viewing party
Hundreds of people came out to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota on Thursday night to watch a bloom that only happens once a year.
Hundreds of people came out to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota on Thursday night to watch a bloom that only happens once a year.
Tampa’s SoHo braces for stormwater project amid business concerns
Tampa officials are pushing ahead with a major stormwater improvement project along South Howard Avenue — better known as SoHo — aimed at resolving decades of neighborhood flooding.
Tampa officials are pushing ahead with a major stormwater improvement project along South Howard Avenue — better known as SoHo — aimed at resolving decades of neighborhood flooding.
More affordable housing coming to South St. Pete with Habitat for Humanity partnership
In a bold effort to address the affordable housing crisis, the City of St. Petersburg is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build new homes in South St. Pete. It's to ensure that families who live and work in the area have a real shot at staying in their community.
In a bold effort to address the affordable housing crisis, the City of St. Petersburg is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build new homes in South St. Pete. It's to ensure that families who live and work in the area have a real shot at staying in their community.
Ex-Gold & Diamond Source employee accused of stealing $650K worth of high-end watches from store
An ex-Gold & Diamond Source employee was arrested for stealing more than $650,000 worth of high-end watches from the store.
An ex-Gold & Diamond Source employee was arrested for stealing more than $650,000 worth of high-end watches from the store.
Tampa driver in custody after explosives threat shuts down Dale Mabry Highway: TPD
An explosives threat shut down the southbound lanes of Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa Thursday evening, according to officers.
An explosives threat shut down the southbound lanes of Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa Thursday evening, according to officers.
Photo of bomb threat found on Allegiant flight at PIE released, FBI continues search for suspect
More than a month after an Allegiant Airlines flight attendant found a bomb threat just before taking off from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, the FBI is continuing to search for the person responsible.
More than a month after an Allegiant Airlines flight attendant found a bomb threat just before taking off from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, the FBI is continuing to search for the person responsible.
Homeowner shoots, kills handyman who turned aggressive during argument: HCSO
A woman, who deputies said was in fear for her life, shot and killed a handyman who had been living with her and her husband in the Lake Magdalene area.
A woman, who deputies said was in fear for her life, shot and killed a handyman who had been living with her and her husband in the Lake Magdalene area.
Week-long active threat training held with Hillsborough County deputies
Video released by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shows deputies armed with mock weapons searching different areas of the schools, even firing the fake guns. It was part of a week-long active threat training at schools.
Video released by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shows deputies armed with mock weapons searching different areas of the schools, even firing the fake guns. It was part of a week-long active threat training at schools.
Hay bales on Bradenton Beach safeguard sea turtles
Bradenton Beach saw extreme damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Bradenton Beach saw extreme damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Lake Bonny residents brace for new hurricane season after Milton's devastating flooding
Lake Bonny residents are gearing up for another hurricane season, nearly nine months after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding.
Lake Bonny residents are gearing up for another hurricane season, nearly nine months after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding.
'All about the Lightning' podcast hosted by UF/IFAS educators
Two educators with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) hosted a podcast episode called “All About Lightning."
Two educators with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) hosted a podcast episode called “All About Lightning."
Fire rips through waterside home in New Port Richey
A fire ripped through a home in New Port Richey on Thursday afternoon.
A fire ripped through a home in New Port Richey on Thursday afternoon.
St. Pete City Council unanimously approves $5 million for Tropicana Field repairs
St. Pete councilors unanimously approved $5 million for Tropicana Field repairs, and said the project was currently tracking to meet its expected budget.
St. Pete councilors unanimously approved $5 million for Tropicana Field repairs, and said the project was currently tracking to meet its expected budget.
What is racketeering? Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrested on related charges
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was suspended from his position and arrested on racketeering charges Thursday morning, according to officials. Here's what we know about racketeering.
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was suspended from his position and arrested on racketeering charges Thursday morning, according to officials. Here's what we know about racketeering.
Florida men charged in fatal boating hit-and-run of 15-year-old ballerina
Two Florida men face misdemeanor charges in connection with the boating hit-and-run death of 15-year-old ballerina Ella Adler, who was killed while wakeboarding in Key Biscayne.
Two Florida men face misdemeanor charges in connection with the boating hit-and-run death of 15-year-old ballerina Ella Adler, who was killed while wakeboarding in Key Biscayne.
Who is Christopher Blackmon? Appointed Osceola County sheriff amid Marcos Lopez arrest, suspension
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Wednesday removing Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez from office after he was arrested on felony charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Wednesday removing Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez from office after he was arrested on felony charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering.
Illegal immigrant arrested for manslaughter after co-worker dies at construction site: PCSO
Polk County deputies say an illegal immigrant faces a manslaughter charge after causing his co-worker's death at a construction site, then lying about what happened.
Polk County deputies say an illegal immigrant faces a manslaughter charge after causing his co-worker's death at a construction site, then lying about what happened.
Concrete thrown from Florida overpass, multiple vehicles hit: OCSO
At least three commercial vehicles suffered damage after deputies in the Florida Panhandle say someone threw pieces of concrete off an overpass.
At least three commercial vehicles suffered damage after deputies in the Florida Panhandle say someone threw pieces of concrete off an overpass.
David Jolly announces campaign for Florida governor
A former Republican is the first major Democrat to enter Florida’s 2026 race for governor. David Jolly represented Pinellas County as a GOP U.S. Representative from 2014-2017.
A former Republican is the first major Democrat to enter Florida’s 2026 race for governor. David Jolly represented Pinellas County as a GOP U.S. Representative from 2014-2017.
Florida ranked as the worst state in the country for aging in place: Study
When it comes to retiring, Florida is a popular spot for seniors, but a new study is challenging that long-held belief. New research on the best and worst states for "aging in place" has Florida ranked last in the country.
When it comes to retiring, Florida is a popular spot for seniors, but a new study is challenging that long-held belief. New research on the best and worst states for "aging in place" has Florida ranked last in the country.