Florida citrus production reaches lowest point in more than 100 years
Florida citrus growers produced their smallest output in more than a century during the 2024-25 growing season, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Florida citrus growers produced their smallest output in more than a century during the 2024-25 growing season, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Possible lightning strike forces Southwest Airlines passengers to evacuate flight at TPA
Passengers at Tampa International Airport had to evacuate a Southwest Airlines jet after a possible lightning strike on Monday night, according to officials with the airline.
Passengers at Tampa International Airport had to evacuate a Southwest Airlines jet after a possible lightning strike on Monday night, according to officials with the airline.
Fire possibly caused by lightning displaces 12 from Tarpon Springs apartment complex
A dozen people were forced out of their homes Monday night after crews battled a fire that Tarpon Springs investigators say may have been caused by lightning.
A dozen people were forced out of their homes Monday night after crews battled a fire that Tarpon Springs investigators say may have been caused by lightning.
More heavy rain, strong storms possible Tuesday as Invest 93L moves across Florida
A potential tropical disturbance dubbed Invest 93L will continue bringing heavy rain and strong storms to the Tampa Bay area as it moves west over Florida on Tuesday.
A potential tropical disturbance dubbed Invest 93L will continue bringing heavy rain and strong storms to the Tampa Bay area as it moves west over Florida on Tuesday.
Former NICU baby plays special role in Brandon nurse’s wedding
A Brandon NICU nurse and a Kansas City couple with their adoptive son created a bond so strong, the boy was the ring bearer at the nurse's wedding.
A Brandon NICU nurse and a Kansas City couple with their adoptive son created a bond so strong, the boy was the ring bearer at the nurse's wedding.
Southwest flight evacuated at Tampa International Airport: Officials
Passengers boarding a Southwest flight at Tampa International Airport were evacuated early Monday evening.
Passengers boarding a Southwest flight at Tampa International Airport were evacuated early Monday evening.
Hillsborough County neighbors push back on plans for more than 150 townhomes
Neighbors in Keystone and Lutz are once again fighting to keep large-scale development out of their quiet, spacious communities.
Neighbors in Keystone and Lutz are once again fighting to keep large-scale development out of their quiet, spacious communities.
Florida reports four deaths from flesh-eating bacteria so far in 2025
Florida leads the nation in cases of Vibrio vulnificus — a rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm, brackish water.
Florida leads the nation in cases of Vibrio vulnificus — a rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm, brackish water.
Severe storms leave behind damage after rolling through parts of Tampa Bay area
Severe weather rolled through parts of the Tampa Bay area, including Pasco and Hernando counties, where downed trees and power outages have been reported.
Severe weather rolled through parts of the Tampa Bay area, including Pasco and Hernando counties, where downed trees and power outages have been reported.
Pasco County home catches fire after reported lightning strike: Officials
A fire sparked in the San Antonio area of Pasco County after a reported lightning strike on Monday evening.
A fire sparked in the San Antonio area of Pasco County after a reported lightning strike on Monday evening.
Bay Area non-profit making plans for community for those with developmental disabilities
A non-profit organization in the Tampa Bay area has plans for a new community dedicated to people with developmental disabilities.
A non-profit organization in the Tampa Bay area has plans for a new community dedicated to people with developmental disabilities.
Week of events celebrating Tampa's 138th birthday
The city of Tampa is celebrating its 138th birthday with a week of free events happening around the area.
The city of Tampa is celebrating its 138th birthday with a week of free events happening around the area.
Talbot House’s proposed new Lakeland location raises concern about crime, drugs, traffic and property values
A community and homeless services provider in Lakeland may be moving to a new location, but some homeowners in that area are concerned about crime, traffic, and depreciating property values.
A community and homeless services provider in Lakeland may be moving to a new location, but some homeowners in that area are concerned about crime, traffic, and depreciating property values.
Video: Polk County deputies sell out 5th grader's lemonade stand
A Polk County 5th grader's lemonade stand sold out thanks to some unexpected customers.
A Polk County 5th grader's lemonade stand sold out thanks to some unexpected customers.
Doorbell camera captures man stealing new cellphone from home's front porch
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is looking for the person who stole a newly delivered package from a home in Auburndale.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is looking for the person who stole a newly delivered package from a home in Auburndale.
DUI suspect hits skateboarder, mailbox after drinking at Applebee's: police
A DUI suspect struck a skateboarder and a mailbox with his car after drinking at a local Applebee's, according to the Port St. Lucie Police Department.
A DUI suspect struck a skateboarder and a mailbox with his car after drinking at a local Applebee's, according to the Port St. Lucie Police Department.
Bradenton boat fire closes portion of Riverwalk
A portion of Bradenton’s Riverwalk closed Monday afternoon due to a boat fire.
A portion of Bradenton’s Riverwalk closed Monday afternoon due to a boat fire.
Rain, storms expected in Tampa Bay area as potential tropical disturbance moves over Florida
Heavy rain and storms are expected across the Tampa Bay area this week as an area of low pressure moves over Florida.
Heavy rain and storms are expected across the Tampa Bay area this week as an area of low pressure moves over Florida.
Governor DeSantis touts Florida's top ranking for religious liberty in new report
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Florida is ranked No. 1 for protecting religious liberty by the First Liberty Institute.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Florida is ranked No. 1 for protecting religious liberty by the First Liberty Institute.
Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell sues Florida sheriff for refusing to remove trespassers from his private beach
Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell has filed a lawsuit against a Florida county, accusing the sheriff’s department of refusing to keep trespassers off of his private beach.
Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell has filed a lawsuit against a Florida county, accusing the sheriff’s department of refusing to keep trespassers off of his private beach.



















