Manatee County seeks input on newly drafted plan on how to spend $252M in hurricane relief funds

Much of Tampa Bay is still recovering from last year's hurricanes. This includes Manatee County, which is now deciding how to spend $252 million in federal grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 

Woman shot during altercation in Pasco County: PCSO

An altercation in Bayonet Point led to shots fired shortly after midnight on Wednesday, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. 

Could Florida see a three-way race for governor?

Even though it's more than a year away, chatter is growing about the upcoming governor's race in Florida. But, when it comes to one of the biggest questions in Florida politics, the state's First Lady Casey DeSantis is leaving it unanswered. 

Florida's new farm bill bans mushroom spores, sparking debate

A sweeping new farm bill signed into law last week by Governor Ron DeSantis focuses on fluoride in drinking water — but there’s another provision buried deep in its 111 pages: The banning of certain mushroom spores in Florida.

St. Petersburg's resilience and growth: A look at the city's economic future

Despite facing significant challenges, including two hurricanes and the Tampa Bay Rays withdrawing from a new ballpark plan, St. Petersburg’s economy is strong.

Administrators take action after teacher arrested at Pinellas Preparatory Academy

After one of its third-grade teachers was arrested and accused of trying to send obscene material to a child, Pinellas Preparatory Academy’s administrators are taking action.

Bill requiring landlords to disclose potential flood risks heads to governor's desk

A bill currently waiting for the governor's signature would require landlords to disclose to tenants the potential flood risks of a potential rental property.

Pair of teens on motorcycles injure deputy after taking off from traffic stop, HCSO says

A Hillsborough County deputy was injured after a pair of teen motorcyclists without license plates attempted to flee from an attempted traffic stop, according to HCSO.

Investigation underway after police shoot at aggressive dog in Sarasota

An attempt to pick up an aggressive dog accused of biting a neighbor took a violent turn on Tuesday in Sarasota's Newtown area. Police ended up firing at a different dog after they said it became too aggressive, but the dog wasn't injured. 

More than 2M Floridians expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend

More travelers nationwide, including more Floridians, are expected to travel this Memorial Day holiday compared to last year, according to AAA. 

Spring Hill teacher allegedly shows picture of his private parts to student: HCSO

A teacher at a Spring Hill school has been arrested after he allegedly showed a picture of his genitalia to a 15-year-old student, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Bay Area artist helped design action figures for G.I. Joe franchise

Artist Mark Pennington still gets questions and hears stories about a job that he had nearly 40 years ago. It comes with the territory of designing action figures for the iconic G.I. Joe franchise.