Tampa Bay Rays stadium plan advances in 5-2 county vote
Hillsborough County commissioners voted 5-2 on Wednesday to approve a non-binding memorandum of understanding, taking a major step toward building a new Rays stadium in West Tampa through a $2.3 billion public-private framework.
Hillsborough County commissioners voted 5-2 on Wednesday to approve a non-binding memorandum of understanding, taking a major step toward building a new Rays stadium in West Tampa through a $2.3 billion public-private framework.
Manatee County middle school teacher accused of directing student to hit classmate: ‘Who wants to slap him?’
A Manatee County middle school teacher was arrested after deputies said she told a student to slap a classmate who was talking.
A Manatee County middle school teacher was arrested after deputies said she told a student to slap a classmate who was talking.
Drought conditions raising concerns ahead of Fourth of July
Months of dry weather and limited rainfall continue to fuel dangerous fire conditions across much of Florida.
Months of dry weather and limited rainfall continue to fuel dangerous fire conditions across much of Florida.
Section of North Boulevard temporarily closed after tree falls onto roadway in Tampa: TPD
The Tampa Police Department said a section of North Boulevard between West Elbow Drive and West 113th Avenue in Tampa has been temporarily closed due to a tree falling Wednesday morning.
The Tampa Police Department said a section of North Boulevard between West Elbow Drive and West 113th Avenue in Tampa has been temporarily closed due to a tree falling Wednesday morning.
Veteran finds healing through dance therapy at VA Tampa after breast cancer battle
From the moment U.S. Army veteran Traci Davis walks into a dance therapy session at VA Tampa, dance movement therapist Brittni Cleland is getting a vibe of a lot of factors.
From the moment U.S. Army veteran Traci Davis walks into a dance therapy session at VA Tampa, dance movement therapist Brittni Cleland is getting a vibe of a lot of factors.
Reunion returns to Sarasota County elementary school where President Bush learned of 9/11 attacks
A piece of ground zero returned on Tuesday to the elementary school in North Sarasota where President George W. Bush first learned America was under attack on Sept. 11, 2001.
A piece of ground zero returned on Tuesday to the elementary school in North Sarasota where President George W. Bush first learned America was under attack on Sept. 11, 2001.
Tampa firefighters union pushes city to address long fire response times and relocation of resources
The firefighters' union in Tampa is pushing for more resources for Tampa Fire Rescue and addressing concerns over travel times.
The firefighters' union in Tampa is pushing for more resources for Tampa Fire Rescue and addressing concerns over travel times.
St. Pete residents still rebuilding as hurricane season nears, city launches resilience planning talks
Hurricane season is just 12 days away and some Shore Acres residents say they are entering another storm season while still recovering from the 2024 season.
Hurricane season is just 12 days away and some Shore Acres residents say they are entering another storm season while still recovering from the 2024 season.
Temple Terrace weighs $72M overhaul to tackle ‘forever chemicals’ contamination in city's drinking water
Temple Terrace city leaders say they are running out of time to address growing concerns over PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water.
Temple Terrace city leaders say they are running out of time to address growing concerns over PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water.
Manatee County rallies to restore, protect historic Old Memphis Cemetery after vandalism
Community leaders and residents in Palmetto are rallying to repair and protect the historic Old Memphis Cemetery after a wave of vandalism left graves in severe disrepair.
Community leaders and residents in Palmetto are rallying to repair and protect the historic Old Memphis Cemetery after a wave of vandalism left graves in severe disrepair.
Ybor City crash survivor reunites with medical team, first responders who saved his life: 'A walking miracle'
A survivor of last year’s deadly Ybor City crash is sharing his story of recovery and gratitude six months after doctors feared he might never wake up.
A survivor of last year’s deadly Ybor City crash is sharing his story of recovery and gratitude six months after doctors feared he might never wake up.
AAA predicts record Memorial Day weekend travel despite rising Florida gas prices: Here's how to save fuel
Despite surging gas prices, AAA is predicting the busiest Memorial Day weekend on record, with 45 million Americans expected to travel nationwide.
Despite surging gas prices, AAA is predicting the busiest Memorial Day weekend on record, with 45 million Americans expected to travel nationwide.
Volunteers hand out human trafficking hotline soap, missing children posters at Clearwater hotels, diners
Florida ranks third in the nation for human trafficking cases, prompting nonprofits Selah Freedom and The SOAP Project to launch an awareness outreach effort in Clearwater.
Florida ranks third in the nation for human trafficking cases, prompting nonprofits Selah Freedom and The SOAP Project to launch an awareness outreach effort in Clearwater.
Florida lawyer, influencer daughter arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot
A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery.
A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery.
Polk County Sheriff's Office highlights ongoing upgrades at animal shelter
For more than a year now, animal welfare advocates have been raising concerns about conditions at the Polk County Animal Control shelter. Now, the Polk County Sheriff's Office, which runs the shelter, is updating the community on the ongoing improvements made to the facility.
For more than a year now, animal welfare advocates have been raising concerns about conditions at the Polk County Animal Control shelter. Now, the Polk County Sheriff's Office, which runs the shelter, is updating the community on the ongoing improvements made to the facility.
Fire officials warn that transition from drought to rainy season does not mean brushfire season is over
State fire officials are warning that lightning strikes could increase the number of fires, even as the rainy season begins.
State fire officials are warning that lightning strikes could increase the number of fires, even as the rainy season begins.
2026 Florida Python Challenge registration begins
Registration is now open for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.
Bradenton police locate suspect after teen found dead outside home following 911 call
Bradenton police located a person suspected of being involved in a homicide investigation after a teenager was found dead outside a Florida home Monday night.
Bradenton police located a person suspected of being involved in a homicide investigation after a teenager was found dead outside a Florida home Monday night.
9/11 steel beam returns to Sarasota school where President Bush learned United States was under attack
We’re coming up on 25 years since 9/11 happened, and Tuesday evening, a piece of history from that day will be coming to Sarasota.
We’re coming up on 25 years since 9/11 happened, and Tuesday evening, a piece of history from that day will be coming to Sarasota.
2 airlifted to hospital after car crashes into utility pole on US-19 in Pinellas County, FHP says
Two people were airlifted to the hospital after a car crash in Pinellas County on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people were airlifted to the hospital after a car crash in Pinellas County on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.