Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday underway. Here's what's included
Florida's month-long sales tax holiday for back-to-school shoppers has officially begun.
Florida's month-long sales tax holiday for back-to-school shoppers has officially begun.
Female teacher in affluent Florida city accused of inappropriate relationship with teen girl
A Florida high school teacher was arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old female student.
A Florida high school teacher was arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old female student.
1 hospitalized after fire at Auburndale mobile home
One person is recovering after crews battled a fire at a mobile home early Friday, according to investigators in Auburndale.
One person is recovering after crews battled a fire at a mobile home early Friday, according to investigators in Auburndale.
SPCA of Tampa Bay cited after Waddles the pig found suffering with burned skin
A pig named Waddles is now at the center of a growing controversy after a TikTok video showing his burned and blistered skin went viral. It racked up more than 2.5 million views and sparked outrage among animal lovers.
A pig named Waddles is now at the center of a growing controversy after a TikTok video showing his burned and blistered skin went viral. It racked up more than 2.5 million views and sparked outrage among animal lovers.
How Bay Area renters, homeowners can lower cooling costs from energy bills
This summer’s heat is breaking records and some wallets, as energy bills are much higher for some households in the Tampa Bay area.
This summer’s heat is breaking records and some wallets, as energy bills are much higher for some households in the Tampa Bay area.
Carrollwood high school student creates Arts for Care; a program for people with developmental disabilities
Carrollwood Day School student Anika Iyer, 17, founded the non-profit organization Arts for Care, an art therapy program for people with neurodivergence and developmental disabilities.
Carrollwood Day School student Anika Iyer, 17, founded the non-profit organization Arts for Care, an art therapy program for people with neurodivergence and developmental disabilities.
Downtown St. Pete restaurant owner sues city, claims it’s not doing enough to enforce law banning public sleep
Ronicca Whaley, the owner of Shiso Crispy in downtown St. Petersburg, said she, her staff and her customers have been harassed and threatened by people sleeping outside her store and in nearby Williams Park.
Ronicca Whaley, the owner of Shiso Crispy in downtown St. Petersburg, said she, her staff and her customers have been harassed and threatened by people sleeping outside her store and in nearby Williams Park.
Experts warn saltmarsh mosquitoes are bearing down on Tampa Bay area
Florida has entered its "itchy season," and experts are warning this is going to be a particularly brutal year for saltmarsh mosquitoes.
Florida has entered its "itchy season," and experts are warning this is going to be a particularly brutal year for saltmarsh mosquitoes.
Winter Haven police issue warnings, citations during crosswalk enforcement operation
With students heading back to school in less than two weeks, raising awareness about safety is top of mind, especially in Polk County, which ranked as one of the deadliest counties for pedestrians in the state.
With students heading back to school in less than two weeks, raising awareness about safety is top of mind, especially in Polk County, which ranked as one of the deadliest counties for pedestrians in the state.
ATM 'tap-in' fraud scheme on social media leads to woman's arrest: HCSO
A woman faces a list of charges after Hillsborough County deputies say she organized a bank fraud scheme on social media, leading to the theft of thousands of dollars.
A woman faces a list of charges after Hillsborough County deputies say she organized a bank fraud scheme on social media, leading to the theft of thousands of dollars.
Crews race to repair, replace storm water pipes in Hillsborough County ahead of future downpours
Crews for the city of Tampa and Hillsborough County are racing to get as many critical stormwater jobs done as possible before the region gets hit with any major storms or hurricanes.
Crews for the city of Tampa and Hillsborough County are racing to get as many critical stormwater jobs done as possible before the region gets hit with any major storms or hurricanes.
Students to take part in 'Matilda the Musical' at The Straz
For the first time ever, students will be participating on stage, in the orchestra and behind the scenes in production for a show at the Straz Center, "Matilda The Musical."
For the first time ever, students will be participating on stage, in the orchestra and behind the scenes in production for a show at the Straz Center, "Matilda The Musical."
1 hospitalized in Highlands County bee attack: HCFR
A swarm of bees sent one person to the hospital in Highlands County on Thursday morning, according to Highlands County Fire Rescue.
A swarm of bees sent one person to the hospital in Highlands County on Thursday morning, according to Highlands County Fire Rescue.
Florida redfish could soon be more widely available thanks to Sarasota company
Redfish, prized by anglers across Florida, have been historically scarce in commercial markets due to overfishing in the mid-1980s, leading to a ban on commercial harvesting of wild redfish.
Redfish, prized by anglers across Florida, have been historically scarce in commercial markets due to overfishing in the mid-1980s, leading to a ban on commercial harvesting of wild redfish.
Hulk Hogan Day: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis orders flags at half-staff on Aug. 1
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared Aug. 1, 2025 as "Hulk Hogan Day in Florida," in honor and remembrance of the WWE Hall of Fame wrestler. Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died on July 24 in Clearwater, Florida, at the age of 71.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared Aug. 1, 2025 as "Hulk Hogan Day in Florida," in honor and remembrance of the WWE Hall of Fame wrestler. Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died on July 24 in Clearwater, Florida, at the age of 71.
Accused drug trafficker caught with 100 pounds of weed on I-4: HCSO
A man who is accused of trafficking marijuana was arrested on Wednesday after deputies say they found more than 100 pounds of cannabis inside the rental vehicle he was driving on I-4.
A man who is accused of trafficking marijuana was arrested on Wednesday after deputies say they found more than 100 pounds of cannabis inside the rental vehicle he was driving on I-4.
SpaceX, Crew-11 rocket launch scrubbed over weather; now targeting Friday
NASA and SpaceX have delayed Thursday’s planned launch of the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will mark the next exciting chapter in their partnership to support long-duration human spaceflight and cutting-edge research in low-Earth orbit.
NASA and SpaceX have delayed Thursday’s planned launch of the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will mark the next exciting chapter in their partnership to support long-duration human spaceflight and cutting-edge research in low-Earth orbit.
Citrus County man tries to shoot teenager after ‘disrespecting’ his sister: Deputies
A Citrus County man is accused of attempted murder after deputies say he shot at the older brother of a teenager who accused him of disrespecting their 16-year-old sister.
A Citrus County man is accused of attempted murder after deputies say he shot at the older brother of a teenager who accused him of disrespecting their 16-year-old sister.
Child among 2 seriously injured in fire at Pasco County home
Two people, including a child, were flown to the hospital with serious injuries after Pasco County officials say crews found them inside a burning home early Thursday.
Two people, including a child, were flown to the hospital with serious injuries after Pasco County officials say crews found them inside a burning home early Thursday.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 rocket launch from Florida: How to watch, how to stream on Friday
NASA and SpaceX are making final preparations to launch the Crew‑11 mission to the International Space Station on Friday.
NASA and SpaceX are making final preparations to launch the Crew‑11 mission to the International Space Station on Friday.