St. Pete Beach commission halts short-term rental registration proposal
St. Pete Beach is not moving ahead, at least for now, with a new registration program for short-term rentals after commissioners questioned whether it would solve the city’s biggest enforcement problems.
St. Pete Beach is not moving ahead, at least for now, with a new registration program for short-term rentals after commissioners questioned whether it would solve the city’s biggest enforcement problems.
Tropical waves face high wind shear ahead of September peak
A quiet stretch across the Atlantic is keeping tropical waves from developing as unfavorable conditions stifle storm formation near the Caribbean.
A quiet stretch across the Atlantic is keeping tropical waves from developing as unfavorable conditions stifle storm formation near the Caribbean.
Tampa Bay mosquitoes: High humidity and rain drive summer surge
Heat, humidity and summer rain have the Tampa Bay area buzzing with mosquitoes.
Heat, humidity and summer rain have the Tampa Bay area buzzing with mosquitoes.
Florida cat declawing ban: Lawmaker plans to revive bill for 2027 session
A Florida lawmaker is preparing to revive legislation that would make elective cat declawing illegal, a move supported by local animal advocates who say there are other ways to manage a cat’s claws.
A Florida lawmaker is preparing to revive legislation that would make elective cat declawing illegal, a move supported by local animal advocates who say there are other ways to manage a cat’s claws.
Pinellas County murder plea: Man asks judge for death sentence in teen's death
A Pinellas County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to kidnapping and killing a 16-year-old Gulfport girl he met on a dating app, asking a judge to handle his death penalty sentencing without a jury.
A Pinellas County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to kidnapping and killing a 16-year-old Gulfport girl he met on a dating app, asking a judge to handle his death penalty sentencing without a jury.
Scientists gather at night to watch annual spawning event to save Florida reefs
Scientists are racing against time to save Florida's dying coral reef through an ambitious project following a rare annual spawning event in the Florida Keys.
Scientists are racing against time to save Florida's dying coral reef through an ambitious project following a rare annual spawning event in the Florida Keys.
Polk County deputies crack down on saw palmetto berry thefts
Deputies in Polk County are cracking down on illegal saw palmetto berry harvesters who target private property to profit off high pharmaceutical demand.
Deputies in Polk County are cracking down on illegal saw palmetto berry harvesters who target private property to profit off high pharmaceutical demand.
City of Tampa highlights backyard 'ADUs' amid high housing costs, affordability challenges
On Wednesday, the city of Tampa highlighted accessory dwelling units – often called ADUs – as a potential option to fight high housing costs and the housing affordability crisis.
On Wednesday, the city of Tampa highlighted accessory dwelling units – often called ADUs – as a potential option to fight high housing costs and the housing affordability crisis.
Flock camera helps nab Florida corrections officers in LEGO heist: deputies
Florida State Corrections Officers Kaitlyn Thomas and Shaun Smith were arrested after allegedly stealing over $3,000 in merchandise.
Florida State Corrections Officers Kaitlyn Thomas and Shaun Smith were arrested after allegedly stealing over $3,000 in merchandise.
Sarasota Police Officer arrested following misuse of Flock cameras, among other databases
The Sarasota Police Department reported an officer was terminated on Wednesday after arresting him in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation into the alleged misuse of law enforcement search databases, including Flock.
The Sarasota Police Department reported an officer was terminated on Wednesday after arresting him in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation into the alleged misuse of law enforcement search databases, including Flock.
Jeffrey Crum trial: State rests case in 1993 murder of Jennifer Odom
The state rested its case in Hernando County on Wednesday in the decades-old murder trial of Jeffrey Crum.
The state rested its case in Hernando County on Wednesday in the decades-old murder trial of Jeffrey Crum.
Polk County Fire Rescue volunteer chaplain dies on duty following Eagle Lake crash
A Polk County Fire Rescue volunteer chaplain died Wednesday while driving between stations in the Eagle Lake area, according to the fire department.
A Polk County Fire Rescue volunteer chaplain died Wednesday while driving between stations in the Eagle Lake area, according to the fire department.
Woman found dead in backyard during Highland City house fire
A woman was found dead after a suspected gunshot wound in the backyard of a burning home in Highland City on Wednesday morning, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
A woman was found dead after a suspected gunshot wound in the backyard of a burning home in Highland City on Wednesday morning, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
Tarpon Springs industrial accident: Family remembers Army veteran
Family members are mourning the loss of a 36-year-old father and U.S. Army veteran who died following an industrial accident at a Tarpon Springs asphalt company earlier this month.
Family members are mourning the loss of a 36-year-old father and U.S. Army veteran who died following an industrial accident at a Tarpon Springs asphalt company earlier this month.
Former Bay Area QB Stephen Garcia prepares for surgery, foundation's fundraiser
Former Jefferson High School and University of South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia is gearing up for surgery next month after he recently completed chemotherapy and pelvic radiation for stage 4 colorectal cancer.
Former Jefferson High School and University of South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia is gearing up for surgery next month after he recently completed chemotherapy and pelvic radiation for stage 4 colorectal cancer.
Florida sues to shut down popular online casino sites
Florida’s top prosecutor is cracking down on several popular online casinos.
Florida’s top prosecutor is cracking down on several popular online casinos.
Florida election controversy: Candidate name on Pasco polling building
Voters who arrived at a polling place at Pasco-Hernando State College arrived to find the name of one of the candidates on the outside of the building.
Voters who arrived at a polling place at Pasco-Hernando State College arrived to find the name of one of the candidates on the outside of the building.
First graders find senior friends at Cambridge Christian’s First Chapel
First grade students at Cambridge Christian School did not walk into their first chapel alone Wednesday morning.
First grade students at Cambridge Christian School did not walk into their first chapel alone Wednesday morning.
Manatee County Habitat for Humanity gets $750K in state funds for Palmetto townhomes infrastructure
A $750,000 state grant will help Manatee County Habitat for Humanity prepare infrastructure for a new 20-unit affordable townhome development in Palmetto.
A $750,000 state grant will help Manatee County Habitat for Humanity prepare infrastructure for a new 20-unit affordable townhome development in Palmetto.
Howard Frankland Bridge Express Lanes: Electronic tolling begins Saturday
Drivers crossing Old Tampa Bay on Interstate 275 will soon pay electronic tolls as new Express Lanes open on the Howard Frankland Bridge on Saturday, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Drivers crossing Old Tampa Bay on Interstate 275 will soon pay electronic tolls as new Express Lanes open on the Howard Frankland Bridge on Saturday, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.