Florida lawmakers to consider mandatory recess for middle schoolers
A new proposal filed in Tallahassee aims to give older kids a break during the school day.
A new proposal filed in Tallahassee aims to give older kids a break during the school day.
Clearwater quacks up: world's largest 'rubber duck' goes up in park
An enormous inflatable 'rubber' duck, touted as the world’s largest, is now towering over Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater.
An enormous inflatable 'rubber' duck, touted as the world’s largest, is now towering over Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater.
St. Pete luxury high-rise approved, low-income residents facing displacement
A long-debated high-rise is officially moving forward in downtown St. Petersburg despite strong opposition from residents who say they’ll be displaced by the project.
A long-debated high-rise is officially moving forward in downtown St. Petersburg despite strong opposition from residents who say they’ll be displaced by the project.
SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica offering free admission to Florida preschoolers
The parks have brought back the free Preschool Card for 2026.
The parks have brought back the free Preschool Card for 2026.
Tampa protesters call for ICE to leave communities after deadly shooting in Minneapolis
A day after a woman was killed by an ICE agent in Minnesota, a demonstration took place Thursday night outside Tampa City Hall.
A day after a woman was killed by an ICE agent in Minnesota, a demonstration took place Thursday night outside Tampa City Hall.
Tampa Bay area non-profits to pivot as USDA releases final food insecurity report
United Way Suncoast said about one in eight households in the Tampa Bay region don’t have enough food to put on the table, yet how hunger is measured in the U.S. is changing.
United Way Suncoast said about one in eight households in the Tampa Bay region don’t have enough food to put on the table, yet how hunger is measured in the U.S. is changing.
AquaFence considers move to Tampa as city named among top 5 for business headquarters in survey
A life-saving business is eyeing Tampa as its new United States headquarters.
A life-saving business is eyeing Tampa as its new United States headquarters.
Bay Area health care systems expanding as region continues to see major growth
Hospital systems in the Tampa Bay area are expanding in non-traditional ways as the region continues to see major growth. The health care systems are targeting areas that don't have an existing emergency department nearby.
Hospital systems in the Tampa Bay area are expanding in non-traditional ways as the region continues to see major growth. The health care systems are targeting areas that don't have an existing emergency department nearby.
Tampa leaders to ask for 1-year extension on $10M grant tied to South Howard Flood Relief project
Tampa City Council narrowly approved requesting an extension to a previously-approved grant funding agreement with the state that would help finance a massive stormwater project in South Tampa.
Tampa City Council narrowly approved requesting an extension to a previously-approved grant funding agreement with the state that would help finance a massive stormwater project in South Tampa.
Tampa Police Department rolls out virtual reality training pods to practice de-escalation techniques
The Tampa Police Department rolls out new virtual reality pods, so officers can practice de-escalation techniques.
The Tampa Police Department rolls out new virtual reality pods, so officers can practice de-escalation techniques.
Pinellas leaders, developer opens affordable senior housing community in Largo: 'We celebrate stability'
There's a new affordable way for seniors to live. Heritage Oaks in Largo opened at the end of 2025 with 80 units, and on Thursday, crews celebrated with a ribbon-cutting.
There's a new affordable way for seniors to live. Heritage Oaks in Largo opened at the end of 2025 with 80 units, and on Thursday, crews celebrated with a ribbon-cutting.
Florida woman’s 1973 murder solved after 50 years as cold case ends with death of suspect
A Florida sheriff’s office says it has closed a 1973 murder case.
A Florida sheriff’s office says it has closed a 1973 murder case.
Great white shark surfaces off Venice coast near charter captain’s boat: ‘Just crazy’
A Bay Area fishing captain and his wife captured a once-in-a-lifetime moment on camera when they were watching a pod of dolphins swimming by.
A Bay Area fishing captain and his wife captured a once-in-a-lifetime moment on camera when they were watching a pod of dolphins swimming by.
Lakeland exhibit shows how portraits equaled power during the Renaissance
A new exhibition at The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, "The Medici Dynasty: Renaissance in Florence", showcases how portraits were a form of currency during the Renaissance.
A new exhibition at The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, "The Medici Dynasty: Renaissance in Florence", showcases how portraits were a form of currency during the Renaissance.
Hernando County issues burn ban amid high wildfire risk
A burn ban was issued Thursday for Hernando County due to worsening drought conditions and an increased risk of wildfires, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
A burn ban was issued Thursday for Hernando County due to worsening drought conditions and an increased risk of wildfires, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Palmetto park bathrooms set on fire, police searching for juvenile suspects
Palmetto police are looking for two juvenile males who are suspected of setting a fire inside the bathrooms at Sutton Park on January 3.
Palmetto police are looking for two juvenile males who are suspected of setting a fire inside the bathrooms at Sutton Park on January 3.
Worker hospitalized after hazmat incident at St. Pete manufacturing facility
A worker was taken to the hospital after being exposed to hazardous materials at a manufacturing facility in St. Petersburg Thursday morning, according to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue.
A worker was taken to the hospital after being exposed to hazardous materials at a manufacturing facility in St. Petersburg Thursday morning, according to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue.
Bruno Mars is bringing 'The Romantic Tour' to Tampa in September: Here's how you can get tickets
Bruno Mars is releasing a new song on Friday and announced that his long-awaited fourth solo album "The Romantic" will be released on Feb. 27.
Bruno Mars is releasing a new song on Friday and announced that his long-awaited fourth solo album "The Romantic" will be released on Feb. 27.
Florida man shot to death in front yard during ‘horrific’ random act of violence: Police
One man is dead, and another is in jail after what police are calling a random act of violence.
One man is dead, and another is in jail after what police are calling a random act of violence.
United Way Suncoast launches '102 Days of Impact,' shifting focus from celebration to action
United Way Suncoast is marking its 102nd year by launching “102 Days of Impact," a months-long effort focused on volunteerism and community support.
United Way Suncoast is marking its 102nd year by launching “102 Days of Impact," a months-long effort focused on volunteerism and community support.