Manatee County's Summer Blast Camp blends fun with education
Counselors at Manatee County’s Summer Blast Camp are offering more than just summer fun; they’re helping their campers become better readers one book at a time.
Counselors at Manatee County’s Summer Blast Camp are offering more than just summer fun; they’re helping their campers become better readers one book at a time.
Pinellas County commissioners to discuss short-term rental rule changes again Tuesday
Pinellas County commissioners plan to talk again Tuesday about proposed changes to the county's rules for short-term rentals in unincorporated areas.
Pinellas County commissioners plan to talk again Tuesday about proposed changes to the county's rules for short-term rentals in unincorporated areas.
Suspect caught after shooting investigation leads to SWAT response: SCSO
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says a shooting suspect has been caught after the investigation led to an hours-long SWAT situation on Monday.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says a shooting suspect has been caught after the investigation led to an hours-long SWAT situation on Monday.
Lawsuit filed against Disney regarding ex-employee who allegedly filmed up girl's dress
A lawsuit has been filed against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc. in connection with a 2023 investigation into a former Florida employee accused of filming up the skirts of female guests.
A lawsuit has been filed against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc. in connection with a 2023 investigation into a former Florida employee accused of filming up the skirts of female guests.
New span of Howard Frankland Bridge opens to traffic
After several years of construction, the new span of the Howard Frankland Bridge officially opened to traffic in time for the Tuesday morning commute.
After several years of construction, the new span of the Howard Frankland Bridge officially opened to traffic in time for the Tuesday morning commute.
Boater caught speeding on Hillsborough River in ‘slow speed’ zone as boating safety reaches Florida lawmakers
A reckless rental boat operator was recorded speeding on the Hillsborough River in a "slow speed" zone. It happened on Friday near Curtis Hixon Park in Tampa.
A reckless rental boat operator was recorded speeding on the Hillsborough River in a "slow speed" zone. It happened on Friday near Curtis Hixon Park in Tampa.
Pinellas County wants input on how to spend $813M in storm relief funding
There could be hope on the horizon for victims of Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton. Pinellas County received millions of dollars from the federal government and now wants input from residents on how to use it.
There could be hope on the horizon for victims of Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton. Pinellas County received millions of dollars from the federal government and now wants input from residents on how to use it.
FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance program set to end, hundreds still in hotels after hurricanes
Nearly six months after Hurricane Helene, some people around Tampa Bay still live out of hotel rooms.
Nearly six months after Hurricane Helene, some people around Tampa Bay still live out of hotel rooms.
St. Pete Beach Post Office remains closed months after hurricanes
Six months after the storms, residents in St. Pete Beach are still without a post office, and it still remains unknown when it will reopen.
Six months after the storms, residents in St. Pete Beach are still without a post office, and it still remains unknown when it will reopen.
Suspect arrested for vandalizing state senator’s district office in Zephyrhills: Police
A suspect was arrested Monday for vandalizing State Senator Danny Burgess' office in Zephyrhills on Friday, according to officers.
A suspect was arrested Monday for vandalizing State Senator Danny Burgess' office in Zephyrhills on Friday, according to officers.
Sarasota art student helps crack cold case after workshop with forensic artist
Skilled artists at Ringling College of Art and Design are using their skills to help law enforcement officers from across the country working to solve cold cases. It's the second year a world-renowned forensic artist has worked with the college in a week-long workshop.
Skilled artists at Ringling College of Art and Design are using their skills to help law enforcement officers from across the country working to solve cold cases. It's the second year a world-renowned forensic artist has worked with the college in a week-long workshop.
Child still missing days after ‘heartbreaking’ Florida boat tragedy that killed 3: JSO
Officials are still searching for a child who disappeared after a boat capsized on the St. John’s River on Friday night, killing three of eight people on board.
Officials are still searching for a child who disappeared after a boat capsized on the St. John’s River on Friday night, killing three of eight people on board.
Wildfire season peak: Florida Forest Service reminds residents to be alert
From Miami-Dade County to the Panhandle, dry and gusty conditions have created the perfect setting for wildfires to spark and, with not much rain lately, it's easy for these fires to grow.
From Miami-Dade County to the Panhandle, dry and gusty conditions have created the perfect setting for wildfires to spark and, with not much rain lately, it's easy for these fires to grow.
Traveling exhibit highlights Spaniard’s long history of settling in Tampa
People are seeing the familiar faces of their ancestors in an exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center.
People are seeing the familiar faces of their ancestors in an exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center.
Missing Lakeland man found dead
A missing Lakeland man who was last seen in February has been found dead, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A missing Lakeland man who was last seen in February has been found dead, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Florida man forced to strip down to his underwear fights armed kidnapper to escape ‘terrifying ordeal’: HCSO
A Florida man is recovering after deputies say he was kidnapped, forced to strip down to his underwear and nearly shot at before fighting his accused attacker and escaping when the suspect’s gun misfired or jammed.
A Florida man is recovering after deputies say he was kidnapped, forced to strip down to his underwear and nearly shot at before fighting his accused attacker and escaping when the suspect’s gun misfired or jammed.
Beautiful pink spoonbill tangled in fishing line rescued by Florida locals
Some people in Dunedin helped to untangle a roseate spoonbill after it became tangled in fishing line on Monday, March 24.
Some people in Dunedin helped to untangle a roseate spoonbill after it became tangled in fishing line on Monday, March 24.
Polk County deputy accused of signing victim’s name in official report: ‘Unethical and criminal’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd vows to hold a now-former deputy responsible after he says the deputy falsified an official document.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd vows to hold a now-former deputy responsible after he says the deputy falsified an official document.
Missing Sarasota teen found safe
The Sarasota Police Department says a missing 13-year-old has been found safe.
The Sarasota Police Department says a missing 13-year-old has been found safe.
Straz Center announces Broadway lineup for 2025-26 season
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts has put out its lineup of Broadway shows coming to the stage in Tampa during the 2025-26 season.
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts has put out its lineup of Broadway shows coming to the stage in Tampa during the 2025-26 season.