North Port opens new $10.2M fire station in growing Wellen Park community
North Port Fire Rescue has opened Fire Station 87 in the Wellen Park community to keep pace with rapid local growth and improve emergency response times, city officials said.
North Port Fire Rescue has opened Fire Station 87 in the Wellen Park community to keep pace with rapid local growth and improve emergency response times, city officials said.
North Port preservation: Land acquisition program works to save green space
North Port is working to purchase local green space and protect vital natural habitats from development.
North Port is working to purchase local green space and protect vital natural habitats from development.
K9 Ace honored with Commendation for Valor after losing leg in Polk County shooting
Polk County Sheriff's Office K9 Ace was honored by the Polk County Board of Commissioners Tuesday after being shot multiple times in the line of duty and losing his left front leg.
Polk County Sheriff's Office K9 Ace was honored by the Polk County Board of Commissioners Tuesday after being shot multiple times in the line of duty and losing his left front leg.
Florida man executed for killing of estranged wife; 13th execution this year
The state of Florida carried out its 13th execution of the year on Tuesday night. William Francis Silvia died by lethal injection at the Florida State Prison Complex for the 2006 murder of his estranged wife and the attempted murder of her mother at her home.
The state of Florida carried out its 13th execution of the year on Tuesday night. William Francis Silvia died by lethal injection at the Florida State Prison Complex for the 2006 murder of his estranged wife and the attempted murder of her mother at her home.
Tampa man accused of $4K duct work scam targeting 88-year-old woman: ‘Disgusting lowlife’
A Tampa man was arrested after Flagler County deputies said he took $4,000 from an 88-year-old Palm Coast woman for air duct work that was never completed.
A Tampa man was arrested after Flagler County deputies said he took $4,000 from an 88-year-old Palm Coast woman for air duct work that was never completed.
Plant City Police Department launches A.I. dispatcher for non-emergency calls
The next time you call the Plant City Police Department’s non-emergency line you may be communicating with ‘AVA’, the agency’s new Aurelian A.I. dispatcher.
The next time you call the Plant City Police Department’s non-emergency line you may be communicating with ‘AVA’, the agency’s new Aurelian A.I. dispatcher.
Palm Beach County clerk Mike Caruso arrested in child sex abuse case, Florida AG says
Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Mike Caruso was arrested Tuesday on child sex abuse-related charges, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Mike Caruso was arrested Tuesday on child sex abuse-related charges, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Incumbent Mayor Ken Welch, former Gov. Charlie Crist head competitive six-way St. Petersburg mayoral race
Voters in Florida headed to the polls for the primaries Tuesday, and in St. Pete, residents are choosing their next mayor.
Voters in Florida headed to the polls for the primaries Tuesday, and in St. Pete, residents are choosing their next mayor.
NFL team subs return to Publix for game day
Publix is bringing back its limited-edition NFL team-themed sandwiches at select store locations to give football fans a customized bite for game-day tailgates and home watch parties.
Publix is bringing back its limited-edition NFL team-themed sandwiches at select store locations to give football fans a customized bite for game-day tailgates and home watch parties.
Publix launches 2026 limited-edition fall ice cream flavors
Publix launched its limited-edition fall ice cream lineup in half-gallon and pint containers to help shoppers channel autumn during late-summer heat.
Publix launched its limited-edition fall ice cream lineup in half-gallon and pint containers to help shoppers channel autumn during late-summer heat.
Job Corps centers will stay open after federal settlement, including Pinellas campus
Job Corps centers across the country will remain open following a federal settlement reached last week between the U.S. Department of Labor and seven students who challenged plans to shut down the program.
Job Corps centers across the country will remain open following a federal settlement reached last week between the U.S. Department of Labor and seven students who challenged plans to shut down the program.
'Reckless' Riverview mom let 11-year-old drive SUV before crashing at 7-Eleven: HCSO
A Riverview mother was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies said she allowed her 11-year-old child with autism to drive an SUV to a gas station, where the child crashed into a concrete barrier.
A Riverview mother was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies said she allowed her 11-year-old child with autism to drive an SUV to a gas station, where the child crashed into a concrete barrier.
Wanted Florida man caught hiding under mattress yells for mom who tried to punch officer: WHPD
Police arrested a Winter Haven man and his mother Saturday after he tried hiding under a mattress and she tried to punch an officer serving an arrest warrant.
Police arrested a Winter Haven man and his mother Saturday after he tried hiding under a mattress and she tried to punch an officer serving an arrest warrant.
El Niño suppresses Atlantic storm formation as wind shear intensifies
Environmental conditions across the Atlantic Ocean remain hostile to tropical development as severe wind shear and dry air prevent storms from organizing.
Environmental conditions across the Atlantic Ocean remain hostile to tropical development as severe wind shear and dry air prevent storms from organizing.
Primary election 2026: Here's how to cast a ballot in the Bay Area
Florida voters are heading to the polls today, August 18. Below is everything you need to know to cast your vote.
Florida voters are heading to the polls today, August 18. Below is everything you need to know to cast your vote.
Priced Out of the Picture: St. Petersburg artists ask city leaders for stability
Artists in St. Petersburg say rising commercial rents and a lack of affordable workspaces are forcing them to question whether they can stay in the city they helped build.
Artists in St. Petersburg say rising commercial rents and a lack of affordable workspaces are forcing them to question whether they can stay in the city they helped build.
Florida 2026 primary: Where governor candidates stand on property taxes, immigration, housing
From property tax elimination and insurance relief to expanded Medicaid and higher minimum wages, candidates are offering starkly different visions for Florida's economy. Here is a look at the 2026 candidates running for governor.
From property tax elimination and insurance relief to expanded Medicaid and higher minimum wages, candidates are offering starkly different visions for Florida's economy. Here is a look at the 2026 candidates running for governor.
Priced Out of the Picture: Artists say St. Pete's growth is forcing them to leave
St. Petersburg artists and arts leaders say rapid gentrification and soaring rents are pricing creative workers out of the city they helped build.
St. Petersburg artists and arts leaders say rapid gentrification and soaring rents are pricing creative workers out of the city they helped build.
Polk County commissioner proposes 1% infrastructure sales tax to offset Amendment 3
A Polk County leader is proposing a major tax swap to prevent severe budget cuts if Florida voters approve Amendment 3.
A Polk County leader is proposing a major tax swap to prevent severe budget cuts if Florida voters approve Amendment 3.
Ruskin dock murder: Man sentenced to life in prison
A Hillsborough County judge sentenced Kamal Padlowski to life in prison Monday after he was convicted of murdering a man on a boat dock.
A Hillsborough County judge sentenced Kamal Padlowski to life in prison Monday after he was convicted of murdering a man on a boat dock.