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.
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.
Florida ‘super speeders’ may face stiffer penalties
Florida lawmakers want to pump the brakes on drivers exceeding the speed limit.
Florida lawmakers want to pump the brakes on drivers exceeding the speed limit.
2 teens shot in St. Pete, police investigating: SPPD
St. Petersburg police are working to figure out who fired shots on Thursday night during a dispute, leaving two 16-year-olds hurt.
St. Petersburg police are working to figure out who fired shots on Thursday night during a dispute, leaving two 16-year-olds hurt.
Rays open season at Steinbrenner Field as future in Tampa Bay area remains unclear
The Tampa Bay Rays will take the field at Steinbrenner Field on Friday, marking the start of a new chapter for the franchise as it navigates an uncertain future.
The Tampa Bay Rays will take the field at Steinbrenner Field on Friday, marking the start of a new chapter for the franchise as it navigates an uncertain future.
New Port Richey father battles kidney disease while searching for donor
A New Port Richey father is battling kidney disease as he searches for a donor.
A New Port Richey father is battling kidney disease as he searches for a donor.
Here's where Bay Area students can learn about rock music this summer
In Seminole, a special team of counselors is teaching Bay Area students about rock music.
In Seminole, a special team of counselors is teaching Bay Area students about rock music.
Deputies investigating gunfire near Citrus County Fairgrounds as fair was closing
Investigators are searching for a person whose gun discharged near the Citrus County Fairgrounds as the fair was closing Thursday night, according to the sheriff's office.
Investigators are searching for a person whose gun discharged near the Citrus County Fairgrounds as the fair was closing Thursday night, according to the sheriff's office.
Bay Area widow honors husband who died of brain cancer, Moffitt patients with inspirational rock garden
When John Shadock was faced with a terminal brain tumor diagnosis, he and his wife leaned on each other, choosing to embrace hope over fear and joy over anger. That's not always easy to do when you're dealt an unfair hand.
When John Shadock was faced with a terminal brain tumor diagnosis, he and his wife leaned on each other, choosing to embrace hope over fear and joy over anger. That's not always easy to do when you're dealt an unfair hand.
Broken elevators create chaos for residents of downtown high-rise
The last thing you want to see when living in a high-rise apartment building is that the elevators are out of service.
The last thing you want to see when living in a high-rise apartment building is that the elevators are out of service.
Pinellas County woman searches for good Samaritan after escaping truck fire: ‘We wouldn’t have made it’
A Pinellas County woman feels lucky to be alive after her truck caught fire, and now, she's looking for the man she credits with saving her life.
A Pinellas County woman feels lucky to be alive after her truck caught fire, and now, she's looking for the man she credits with saving her life.
Florida student accused of threatening to plant bombs around school, ‘manifesto’ found
A Florida student was arrested on Thursday for threatening to plant bombs around his school after deputies found his “manifesto."
A Florida student was arrested on Thursday for threatening to plant bombs around his school after deputies found his “manifesto."
St. Pete leaders approve streamlined solutions to adjust extremely high water bills
St. Petersburg City Council unanimously approved ways to streamline solutions to adjust extremely high water bills at its meeting on Thursday, adding in a section to the city code about relief for abnormal events.
St. Petersburg City Council unanimously approved ways to streamline solutions to adjust extremely high water bills at its meeting on Thursday, adding in a section to the city code about relief for abnormal events.
Leaders take steps toward naming New Tampa park after Ybor City shooting victim: ‘His life was a victory’
The Tampa City Council took the next step in naming a park in New Tampa in honor of a 20-year-old who was killed during Halloween celebrations in Ybor City in 2023.
The Tampa City Council took the next step in naming a park in New Tampa in honor of a 20-year-old who was killed during Halloween celebrations in Ybor City in 2023.
Businessman accused of taking $100M from special needs trust funds violates judge’s court order
A Pinellas County businessman accused of taking $100 million from the trust funds of disabled clients is in hot water again after a judge said he violated a court order, before issuing another one barring him from his own company.
A Pinellas County businessman accused of taking $100 million from the trust funds of disabled clients is in hot water again after a judge said he violated a court order, before issuing another one barring him from his own company.
Florida house speaker pitches sales tax cut
State leaders are discussing cutting sales taxes, which are currently 6%.
State leaders are discussing cutting sales taxes, which are currently 6%.
Accused driver offered plea deal for DUI crash that killed 19-year-old motorcyclist
A man is charged with DUI manslaughter in connection with a crash that killed a 19-year-old last year.
A man is charged with DUI manslaughter in connection with a crash that killed a 19-year-old last year.
How Lakeland Linder Airport balances Sun 'n Fun, passengers and cargo service
For the first time in the history of the annual fly-in and airshow event, Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland Linder International Airport will be balancing small aircraft, commercial and cargo aircraft.
For the first time in the history of the annual fly-in and airshow event, Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland Linder International Airport will be balancing small aircraft, commercial and cargo aircraft.
Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day: What weather should fans expect?
The weather for the Tampa Bay Rays' first game of the 2025 Major League Baseball season is expected to be ideal on Friday.
The weather for the Tampa Bay Rays' first game of the 2025 Major League Baseball season is expected to be ideal on Friday.
Pallett supply yard fire closes portion of U.S. 41 in Hillsborough County
A fire at a large pallet supply yard in Tampa is under investigation.
A fire at a large pallet supply yard in Tampa is under investigation.
Plane flips while making emergency landing in Pasco County: Firefighters
A plane made an emergency landing in Pasco County on Thursday and flipped over.
A plane made an emergency landing in Pasco County on Thursday and flipped over.