'100 Deadliest Days' for teen drivers underway, AAA says. Here's what to know
This week marks the start of what AAA calls the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" – the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day during which the auto club says there's a big increase in deadly crashes involving teen drivers.
This week marks the start of what AAA calls the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" – the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day during which the auto club says there's a big increase in deadly crashes involving teen drivers.
Giant manta ray dives under Florida paddleboarder: 'Unbelievable'
A paddleboarder near Honeymoon Island, Florida, had a rare and thrilling encounter with a giant manta ray.
A paddleboarder near Honeymoon Island, Florida, had a rare and thrilling encounter with a giant manta ray.
Elderly woman hospitalized after fire at assisted living facility
Firefighters in Dunedin battled a three-alarm fire at an assisted living facility early Tuesday, sending a 93-year-old woman to the hospital.
Firefighters in Dunedin battled a three-alarm fire at an assisted living facility early Tuesday, sending a 93-year-old woman to the hospital.
Crash causes traffic delays on I-4 in Hillsborough County
A crash caused big backups early Tuesday along a stretch of I-4 in the Plant City area.
A crash caused big backups early Tuesday along a stretch of I-4 in the Plant City area.
Mother osprey released days after being rescued from hook, fishing line
A female osprey named Symphony is free again after TECO workers helped volunteers rescue the bird, which had gotten tangled in a fishing line in Apollo Beach.
A female osprey named Symphony is free again after TECO workers helped volunteers rescue the bird, which had gotten tangled in a fishing line in Apollo Beach.
Several people hospitalized in Florida after Coast Guard responds to separate holiday boating incidents
A Memorial Day Florida boat explosion in Fort Lauderdale left nearly a dozen injured, including two children, hours after another yacht caught fire and sank near Palm Beach.
A Memorial Day Florida boat explosion in Fort Lauderdale left nearly a dozen injured, including two children, hours after another yacht caught fire and sank near Palm Beach.
Memorial Day weekend proves Pinellas beaches have bounced back after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Memorial Day weekend has proven that Pinellas County beaches have bounced back after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Memorial Day weekend has proven that Pinellas County beaches have bounced back after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
St. Pete trucker honored as 'Highway Angel' for heroic actions following devastating crash
As holiday traffic surged over the weekend, many travelers found themselves battling congested roads. However, for one St. Petersburg trucker, the long weekend was spent on the road with a renewed sense of purpose.
As holiday traffic surged over the weekend, many travelers found themselves battling congested roads. However, for one St. Petersburg trucker, the long weekend was spent on the road with a renewed sense of purpose.
Florida grower linked to back-to-back salmonella outbreaks tied to cucumbers
Cucumbers grown in Florida are part of the latest salmonella outbreak. The FDA issued a recall last week after the contaminated cucumbers were linked to Bedner Growers in Boynton Beach, which is the same grower responsible for a similar outbreak last year that sickened more than 500 people.
Cucumbers grown in Florida are part of the latest salmonella outbreak. The FDA issued a recall last week after the contaminated cucumbers were linked to Bedner Growers in Boynton Beach, which is the same grower responsible for a similar outbreak last year that sickened more than 500 people.
Tampa mother, son, nephew thrown from car during crash on I-75 ramp in Temple Terrace
A Tampa mother along with her young son and nephew were seriously injured in a crash on I-75 near Fowler Avenue in Temple Terrace Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Tampa mother along with her young son and nephew were seriously injured in a crash on I-75 near Fowler Avenue in Temple Terrace Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Gold Star families honored in Memorial Day ceremony in downtown Tampa
On Memorial Day, Americans pay tribute to their military men and women who have died serving their country all over the world.
On Memorial Day, Americans pay tribute to their military men and women who have died serving their country all over the world.
4 killed after car crashes, 'rolls' into Hillsborough County home
Four people died after a vehicle crashed, then "rolled" into a nearby home on Sunday night, according to Hillsborough County deputies.
Four people died after a vehicle crashed, then "rolled" into a nearby home on Sunday night, according to Hillsborough County deputies.
Memorial Day marks first American Legion Post 273 ceremony since reopening after hurricanes
It was standing room only at American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach on Memorial Day.
It was standing room only at American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach on Memorial Day.
Hurricane Season 2025: What to know about Evacuation Zones
Part of hurricane preparedness means knowing your evacuation zone.
Part of hurricane preparedness means knowing your evacuation zone.
Florida fishing captain sentenced to 30 days, fined $51K for poisoning, shooting dolphins
Zackery Barfield, a fishing captain from Panama City, Florida, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $51,000 for poisoning and shooting dolphins.
Zackery Barfield, a fishing captain from Panama City, Florida, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $51,000 for poisoning and shooting dolphins.
Death investigation underway after man's body found in New Port Richey
The Pasco Sheriff's Office is investigating a man's death after deputies say his body was found in New Port Richey on Monday.
The Pasco Sheriff's Office is investigating a man's death after deputies say his body was found in New Port Richey on Monday.
Grady Judd: Deputies shoot, kill 'bizarre' armed man minutes after apparent gator attack in lake
Sheriff Grady Judd says Polk County deputies shot and killed an armed man who was attacked by an alligator while swimming across a lake, then charged at the deputies with a pair of garden shears before trying to grab a gun from a patrol vehicle.
Sheriff Grady Judd says Polk County deputies shot and killed an armed man who was attacked by an alligator while swimming across a lake, then charged at the deputies with a pair of garden shears before trying to grab a gun from a patrol vehicle.
St. Pete to resume late water bill fee collection. Here's what to know
Months after the City of St. Petersburg suspended some fees when residents reported skyrocketing water bills following last year's hurricanes, normal billing is set to resume on June 1.
Months after the City of St. Petersburg suspended some fees when residents reported skyrocketing water bills following last year's hurricanes, normal billing is set to resume on June 1.
Bay Area fallen hero's legacy lives on in his hometown
Kimberly Allison raised four brave boys. Each one proudly served their country in the military – but her youngest, Spc. Zachary L. Shannon, never made it home.
Kimberly Allison raised four brave boys. Each one proudly served their country in the military – but her youngest, Spc. Zachary L. Shannon, never made it home.
Bay Area restaurant specializes in seafood, Southern cuisine
An old southern Florida house, built in the style common more than a century ago, is now home to some serious Southern cooking.
An old southern Florida house, built in the style common more than a century ago, is now home to some serious Southern cooking.