Fire destroys pole barn in Avon Park, multiple tractors damaged: HCFR
A commercial building and several pieces of heavy equipment were destroyed in Avon Park after a fire broke out on Wednesday evening, according to Highlands County Fire Rescue.
A commercial building and several pieces of heavy equipment were destroyed in Avon Park after a fire broke out on Wednesday evening, according to Highlands County Fire Rescue.
Florida lawmaker files hands-free driving bill ahead of 2026 legislative session
Florida lawmakers are once again trying to crack down on distracted driving, this time with a proposal that goes further than the state’s current law.
Florida lawmakers are once again trying to crack down on distracted driving, this time with a proposal that goes further than the state’s current law.
Trump calls for ban on Wall Street buying single-family homes, citing affordability concerns
President Donald Trump said he wants to ban large, institutional investors from buying single-family homes, arguing corporations are pricing everyday buyers out of the housing market and forcing more families into renting.
President Donald Trump said he wants to ban large, institutional investors from buying single-family homes, arguing corporations are pricing everyday buyers out of the housing market and forcing more families into renting.
Kittens rescued in St. Thomas flown to Tampa Bay area due to severe pet overpopulation
Four kittens rescued from St. Thomas arrived at Tampa International Airport last week, thanks to a network of volunteers who turn commercial flights into lifesaving transport missions.
Four kittens rescued from St. Thomas arrived at Tampa International Airport last week, thanks to a network of volunteers who turn commercial flights into lifesaving transport missions.
Tampa General Hospital symposium aimed at combatting human trafficking
As part of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Tampa General Hospital hosted a symposium on Wednesday afternoon.
As part of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Tampa General Hospital hosted a symposium on Wednesday afternoon.
Westbound I-4 lanes closes overnight at Tampa's Malfunction Junction
All westbound lanes of I-4 through downtown Tampa will close overnight, starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday.
All westbound lanes of I-4 through downtown Tampa will close overnight, starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Florida Aquarium sends 9,000 ‘coral babies’ that will be planted into Florida’s Coral Reef
The Florida Aquarium is part of a statewide initiative to restore 25% of Florida's Coral Reef.
The Florida Aquarium is part of a statewide initiative to restore 25% of Florida's Coral Reef.
Sonny’s BBQ fire destroys beloved Bartow restaurant
A fire broke out at Sonny’s BBQ in Bartow early Wednesday morning and destroyed the restaurant.
A fire broke out at Sonny’s BBQ in Bartow early Wednesday morning and destroyed the restaurant.
Gov. DeSantis announces $167.5M in rural infrastructure funding, special session on redistricting
Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a massive infrastructure investment plan Wednesday morning aimed at strengthening rural communities across Florida.
Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a massive infrastructure investment plan Wednesday morning aimed at strengthening rural communities across Florida.
Bradenton teen whose leg was amputated during 17-hour surgery to remove tumor heads home from hospital
A Bradenton teen is finally heading home after a nearly 17-hour surgery to remove a tumor and to amputate her left leg.
A Bradenton teen is finally heading home after a nearly 17-hour surgery to remove a tumor and to amputate her left leg.
Pinellas County animal cruelty case behind new state law heads to appeals court
The Pinellas County man convicted of killing a dog named Dexter is appealing his conviction, bringing the case back to court.
The Pinellas County man convicted of killing a dog named Dexter is appealing his conviction, bringing the case back to court.
DHS considering FEMA cuts as president’s review commission still waits to present findings
The Homeland Security Secretary reportedly plans to not renew the contracts of up to 1,000 workers who often serve as "boots on the ground" during disaster recovery.
The Homeland Security Secretary reportedly plans to not renew the contracts of up to 1,000 workers who often serve as "boots on the ground" during disaster recovery.
Manatee Children's Services works to break the cycle of child abuse for nearly five decades
For nearly 50 years, Manatee Children's Services has worked to be an advocate and a resource to stop child abuse.
For nearly 50 years, Manatee Children's Services has worked to be an advocate and a resource to stop child abuse.
Movers and realtors say Florida ranked second in growth in 2025
More families are packing up and heading to Florida again, according to new data from U-Haul and backed up by movers and real estate professionals across the Tampa Bay area.
More families are packing up and heading to Florida again, according to new data from U-Haul and backed up by movers and real estate professionals across the Tampa Bay area.
Florida State Fair debuts new foods for 2026
The Florida State Fair is right around the corner and that means new, unusual food combinations will be making their debut.
The Florida State Fair is right around the corner and that means new, unusual food combinations will be making their debut.
Dog found dead inside Ruskin home that caught fire: HCFR
A house fire in Ruskin claimed the life of a dog on Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A house fire in Ruskin claimed the life of a dog on Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Father arrested on drug, weapons charges as 4-year-old son found dead after New Year's disappearance
Jameson Kyle Boley was charged after a massive search effort found his 4-year-old son's body two miles from his Alabama home.
Jameson Kyle Boley was charged after a massive search effort found his 4-year-old son's body two miles from his Alabama home.
Reminder to Florida drivers: January is 'Move Over Month'
Officials are reminding drivers that January is Move Over Month in the state of Florida. The “Move Over Act" was originally enacted in 2002 to help protect law enforcement officers, first responders and others on the side of the roadway.
Officials are reminding drivers that January is Move Over Month in the state of Florida. The “Move Over Act" was originally enacted in 2002 to help protect law enforcement officers, first responders and others on the side of the roadway.
Tampa Bay Navy veteran receives wheelchair upgrade
U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Jerry Wayne Padgett II received a new all-terrain wheelchair on Wednesday morning, courtesy of Freedom Alliance.
U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Jerry Wayne Padgett II received a new all-terrain wheelchair on Wednesday morning, courtesy of Freedom Alliance.
Suspected armed carjacker arrested after she tried taking another car in Pasco County: PCSO
A woman was arrested following a carjacking and an attempted carjacking in Pasco County on Monday evening.
A woman was arrested following a carjacking and an attempted carjacking in Pasco County on Monday evening.