Tampa toddler competing in national competition for 'Toddler of the Year'
Julie and Garrett Jackson have always known their son, James, 17-months, is one of a kind. After all, he was born on Leap Day last year.
Julie and Garrett Jackson have always known their son, James, 17-months, is one of a kind. After all, he was born on Leap Day last year.
Florida mom leaves 2 kids in hot car to shop at Dollar General: LCSO
A trip to Dollar General in Lehigh Acres landed a Florida woman behind bars after deputies said she left two children inside a hot car while she went shopping.
A trip to Dollar General in Lehigh Acres landed a Florida woman behind bars after deputies said she left two children inside a hot car while she went shopping.
Heat wave prompts Tampa to open 3 cooling centers
Tampa is opening cooling stations as the heat index soars past 100 degrees.
Tampa is opening cooling stations as the heat index soars past 100 degrees.
Tragedy strikes Miami Beach as 2 die after barge hits sailboat with children aboard
Two out of six people who were pulled from the water near Star Island in Miami Beach after a barge struck the sailboat they were in, have died, according to authorities.
Two out of six people who were pulled from the water near Star Island in Miami Beach after a barge struck the sailboat they were in, have died, according to authorities.
Florida’s month-long back-to-school sales tax holiday begins August 1
Praised by retailers, derided as a gimmick by critics, Florida on Friday will start a month-long sales-tax "holiday" for back-to-school shoppers, along with eliminating sales taxes on other types of items.
Praised by retailers, derided as a gimmick by critics, Florida on Friday will start a month-long sales-tax "holiday" for back-to-school shoppers, along with eliminating sales taxes on other types of items.
Woman struck by lightning while mowing lawn: HCFR
A woman is recovering in the hospital after being struck by lightning while she was on a riding lawn mower, according to fire officials in Hernando County.
A woman is recovering in the hospital after being struck by lightning while she was on a riding lawn mower, according to fire officials in Hernando County.
Billy Joel’s former Florida property now site of $84.8M mansion on the market
A home built on the Florida coast on land once owned by Billy Joel is now up for sale.
A home built on the Florida coast on land once owned by Billy Joel is now up for sale.
Florida family of 4 accused of abusing adopted children
Four members of a Florida family have been arrested on aggravated child abuse charges and nine children have been removed from their home.
Four members of a Florida family have been arrested on aggravated child abuse charges and nine children have been removed from their home.
Florida man accused of stealing $16K in jewelry while woman recovered from surgery
A man hired to do work at a woman's home as she recovered from surgery now faces charges after Polk County deputies say he stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.
A man hired to do work at a woman's home as she recovered from surgery now faces charges after Polk County deputies say he stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.
Going outside in the heat? Here's what you need to know to stay safe
Another heat advisory is in effect for the Tampa Bay area on Monday, and there are some important things to know if you're spending any time outside.
Another heat advisory is in effect for the Tampa Bay area on Monday, and there are some important things to know if you're spending any time outside.
1 hospitalized after fire at Sarasota home
One person is in the hospital after crews battled a fire at a Sarasota home, according to fire officials.
One person is in the hospital after crews battled a fire at a Sarasota home, according to fire officials.
Man drowns in pool at Manatee County apartment complex
A man died after Manatee County deputies say he was found at the bottom of a pool where more than two dozen people were swimming at an apartment complex early Monday.
A man died after Manatee County deputies say he was found at the bottom of a pool where more than two dozen people were swimming at an apartment complex early Monday.
Florida county school board chair deletes comments celebrating Hulk Hogan's death as 'one less MAGA'
Florida county school board chair Sarah Rockwell apologized for Facebook comments celebrating legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday as "one less MAGA" in the world.
Florida county school board chair Sarah Rockwell apologized for Facebook comments celebrating legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday as "one less MAGA" in the world.
5 former Weeki Wachee mermaids reunite in the water for 'Wish of a Lifetime'
A group of former Weeki Wachee mermaids got their wish granted this weekend—returning to the springs where they once performed as teens.
A group of former Weeki Wachee mermaids got their wish granted this weekend—returning to the springs where they once performed as teens.
Federal judge to hear case over legality of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center
Attorneys for several detainees housed at the Alligator Alcatraz facility in the Florida Everglades say their clients are being denied constitutional rights.
Attorneys for several detainees housed at the Alligator Alcatraz facility in the Florida Everglades say their clients are being denied constitutional rights.
Florida hurricane eyesore getting long-awaited renovation
The Flagler Beach Pier, originally built in 1928, is now undergoing major reconstruction to ensure the structure is around for decades to come.
The Flagler Beach Pier, originally built in 1928, is now undergoing major reconstruction to ensure the structure is around for decades to come.
Tampa hits 100 degrees breaking all-time temperature record
Record heat has hit Florida hard this weekend and Tampa Bay has now hit a new high temperature milestone.
Record heat has hit Florida hard this weekend and Tampa Bay has now hit a new high temperature milestone.
Historic Treehouse Sanctuary in St. Pete reopens with indoor farmers market, big dreams ahead
The Treehouse Sanctuary inside the former Euclid Methodist Church is open to the public for the first time in decades, now hosting indoor farmers markets to fund restoration.
The Treehouse Sanctuary inside the former Euclid Methodist Church is open to the public for the first time in decades, now hosting indoor farmers markets to fund restoration.
Venice beachgoers pull man's body from water near shoreline: police
A man's body was found near the shoreline by beachgoers at Venice Beach after witnesses say he put his bag down on the sand and headed into the water, according to police.
A man's body was found near the shoreline by beachgoers at Venice Beach after witnesses say he put his bag down on the sand and headed into the water, according to police.
Restauranteur's goal: his customers leave feeling happy they visited
Three blocks from the Riverwalk and two blocks from the Straz Center for Performing Arts, the Dip and Happy café is ready to serve anyone in downtown Tampa, whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Three blocks from the Riverwalk and two blocks from the Straz Center for Performing Arts, the Dip and Happy café is ready to serve anyone in downtown Tampa, whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner.