Odessa home hits market for $38.5M, setting record for Tampa Bay area

A home for sale in the Odessa area of Hillsborough County is setting the record for the highest-priced home to ever hit the market in the Tampa Bay area.

DeSantis backs 'Boater Freedom Act' in Panama City Beach Monday

Governor Ron DeSantis voiced his approval of the “Boater Freedom Act" during a press conference in Panama City Beach on Monday afternoon.

Hillsborough County unveils online tool with victims' resources

The Hillsborough County state attorney's office is unveiling an online toolkit to help victims navigate the court process during the most difficult time of their lives.

$80M Straz expansion expected to bring more performances, event on Tampa's Riverwalk

Tampa has seen many groundbreakings, but this one at the Straz Center promises transformation. The largely square-shaped Straz Center will get a curve that follows the river for more events and performances right on the Riverwalk. 

Resilient SRQ replaces home damaged during Hurricane Ian, dozens more to follow

Before Hurricanes Helene and Milton, there was Hurricane Ian. Now, nearly three years after that storm tore apart Diane Flanagan's home in Venice, a new beginning finally took shape. 

Alligator mating season starts soon: Here are tips to stay safe

Love is in the air and alligators are on the move as they begin seeking a suitable significant other for the upcoming mating season.

Tampa investing $94 million into flood mitigation

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced on Monday that the city is investing $94 million in hopes of reducing the risk of flooding in vulnerable areas, pointing to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Milton six months ago.

8 suspects charged in international child pornography case, FDLE says: 'Truly heinous'

Eight people, including seven from Florida, face charges in what state investigators call a "truly heinous" case of child sex abuse material sold online, officials announced on Monday.

Could Pinellas County soon have a county mayor? Proposal would create new top office

Pinellas County commissioners are weighing a proposal to establish a county mayor's office – and while it's not a done deal, a countywide mayor could take office in less than three years.

New perfume captures aroma of Florida

A longtime Florida visitor created a perfume to match the aroma of the Sunshine State.

Several people knew missing Gulfport teen was being held captive before her murder: Documents

In the week before 16-year-old Miranda Corsette was killed, six people saw or knew the teen was being held captive and tortured but never called 911, according to a search warrant affidavit obtained by the Tampa Bay Times.

Missing Bradenton woman, 18, considered endangered: MCSO

An 18-year-old Bradenton woman is missing and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office says she is endangered.

Long-awaited Edson Keith Farmhouse restoration project complete

Sarasota County held a ribbon cutting for a relic from 1916, a farmhouse built by an industrialist from Chicago who found paradise on the shores of Phillipi Creek.

Man captures video of motorcyclist shooting at his car on I-4, no arrest made: FHP

A St. Pete man who was taking a video of a few motorcyclists who were driving erratically, was suddenly shot at by one of them on I-4 early on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Women's Final Four Championship leaves memories, lasting impact on Tampa Bay

From free fan experiences to transformed local basketball courts and events that inspired the next generation of young athletes, this year's NCAA women's final four championship will undoubtedly leave a mark on Tampa Bay forever.