Native American photographic exhibit in St. Pete explores history and controversy

His career behind the camera spanned much more than 30 years, but that’s how much time he spent documenting the North American Indian. Now, the photographic collection of Edward S. Curtis is on display at The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art. 

St. Pete man accused of hitting trooper with stolen vehicle during chase through Hillsborough County: FHP

A St. Pete man is facing several charges and is accused of fleeing in a stolen vehicle, hitting a trooper and patrol car before leading troopers on a late-night pursuit through eastern Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

4-year-old child found dead in Wimauma: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 4-year-old child in Wimauma.

Pinellas County hiring lifeguards ahead of busy beach season amid statewide shortage

As beach season approaches, Pinellas County is racing to fill lifeguard towers at some of its popular waterfronts — Fort De Soto and Sand Key. Despite a nationwide shortage, local officials are hoping competitive pay and the promise of public safety will draw in new recruits before the spring rush.

Juveniles among 3 arrested in Sarasota armed gas station robbery: Police

Three people, including two juveniles, were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Sarasota gas station late Wednesday night, according to the Sarasota Police Department.

Rep. Donalds holds listening tour in Tampa over health care, property insurance

The Republican candidate who is leading in the polls to become the party's nominee for governor held a listening session Friday in Tampa focused on health care and property insurance.

Parents left scrambling after South Tampa preschool announces closure

Parents in South Tampa are scrambling to find childcare after learning their children's preschool is closing at the end of the school year.

Fifth suspect arrested in Tampa kidnapping, armed robbery linked to home rented by Detroit Lions player: TPD

A fifth suspect has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa that detectives say is linked to a rental home used by Terrion Arnold, a cornerback for the Detroit Lions.

Mulberry Cultural Center exhibition explores art off the canvas

A new Mulberry Cultural Center exhibition called "Surface Tension," explores the use of non-traditional materials in art. 

Florida citrus growers fear another freeze after statewide crop losses

Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) toured an orange grove in Polk City that saw 40% of its crop take weather damage during a cold snap that hit the entire state last week.

Sounding out success: Early help for struggling readers

Inside Sulphur Springs K 8 Community School, PCAT Literacy Ministries helps young students master the basics: letters, sounds, and confidence.

Hernando County brush fire destroys 2 vehicles, damages several more: HCFR

A brush fire Thursday afternoon spread to several vehicles in the area north of Weeki Wachee, damaging seven and destroying at least two, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.

Video: Florida man slams Jaguar into school bus, arrested for battery hours later: Deputies

A Florida career criminal is back behind bars after he slammed his Jaguar sports car into the back of a school bus hours before being arrested for battery on a woman at his house, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.