John's Pass Seafood Festival returns 6 months after recent hurricanes

From buttery lobster to crispy coconut shrimp, guests at the 43rd annual John's Pass Seafood Festival dug into dozens of tasty dishes as they strolled down a busy Village Blvd.

Dump truck crash spills rock on I-75, shutting it down temporarily: FHP

A man driving a dump truck loaded with rock crashed, shutting down the southbound lanes of I-75 temporarily, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Woman arrested for stealing over $20,000 from dead person: PSCO

A woman was arrested for stealing more than $20,000 from a dead person, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Shooting in Holiday leads to standoff with deputies: PSCO

An argument between two men at a home in Holiday ended in a shooting Friday night, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.

Beer Can Island rebuild to start this year with new docks, concert area

Beer Can Island, a popular Tampa Bay area hotspot known for its lively boat parties and vibrant atmosphere, is on track for a revival. 

Kameron Misner’s 9th-inning homer lifts Rays over Rockies 3-2 in Steinbrenner Field opener

Rookie Kameron Misner led off the ninth inning with his first major league home run, giving Tampa Bay a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday as the Rays began their season of home games at Steinbrenner Field.

Sarasota Bay sees 19% increase in seagrass despite Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Launching from Bradenton Beach, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Southwest Florida Water Management District went on a science expedition to check on the health of seagrass beds in Sarasota Bay. 

Sheriff Grady Judd swears in boy with brain cancer as honorary Polk County deputy

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a swearing-in ceremony on Friday for a 13-year-old boy battling incurable brain cancer as the teen hopes to set a Guinness World Record.