Pinellas tourist development tax reaches record for January while bouncing back from hurricanes
Pinellas County is bouncing back in a massive way from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, surprising even some local leaders.
Pinellas County is bouncing back in a massive way from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, surprising even some local leaders.
Florida man executed for the killing of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother
A Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs was executed Thursday evening.
A Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs was executed Thursday evening.
Southwest flight almost took off from taxiway, not runway, at Orlando International Airport: FAA
A Southwest Airlines flight nearly took off from a taxiway – not a runway – on Thursday morning at Orlando International Airport after the flight crew apparently thought it was on a runway, the FAA said. An air traffic controller noticed the issue and stopped the flight's departure.
A Southwest Airlines flight nearly took off from a taxiway – not a runway – on Thursday morning at Orlando International Airport after the flight crew apparently thought it was on a runway, the FAA said. An air traffic controller noticed the issue and stopped the flight's departure.
Legoland Florida's SEA LIFE Aquarium will introduce kids to the wonders of the sea
Legoland Florida will soon be opening its latest attraction, SEA LIFE Florida, which is a new aquarium that will feature interactive exhibits and will be home to thousands of sea animals.
Legoland Florida will soon be opening its latest attraction, SEA LIFE Florida, which is a new aquarium that will feature interactive exhibits and will be home to thousands of sea animals.
12-year-old boy drowns in Lake Roy in Winter Haven
A 12-year-old boy drowned Thursday afternoon in Lake Roy in Winter Haven.
A 12-year-old boy drowned Thursday afternoon in Lake Roy in Winter Haven.
Riverview businesses feeling impacts of ongoing $25M construction project ahead of next closure
Riverview businesses near U.S. 301 and Gibsonton Drive said they are feeling impacts from the ongoing $25 million construction project.
Riverview businesses near U.S. 301 and Gibsonton Drive said they are feeling impacts from the ongoing $25 million construction project.
Tampa Bay students take center stage in week-long camp
For the last 15 years, an annual Spring Break tradition has put the kids and teenagers at the Metro Ministries on center stage.
For the last 15 years, an annual Spring Break tradition has put the kids and teenagers at the Metro Ministries on center stage.
Tampa man steals boots, traipses through murky water, clings to pylon in the Keys trying to avoid arrest: MCSO
An accused boot thief from Tampa had his escape foiled by deputies when he tried to avoid arrest by traipsing through murky water, hide in mangroves and cling to a pylon in the Florida Keys.
An accused boot thief from Tampa had his escape foiled by deputies when he tried to avoid arrest by traipsing through murky water, hide in mangroves and cling to a pylon in the Florida Keys.
Gov. DeSantis stands firm on immigration policy at Sarasota roundtable
Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a roundtable with current and former federal immigration officials at the New College of Florida in Sarasota on Thursday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a roundtable with current and former federal immigration officials at the New College of Florida in Sarasota on Thursday.
'Mice' at Bay Area nonprofit deliver meals, kindness to food-insecure families
In the war against hunger, there is an army of mice.
In the war against hunger, there is an army of mice.
Florida man accused of plotting mass shooting at Mons Venus accepts plea deal, gets 10-year prison sentence
The man suspected of plotting a mass shooting at the Mons Venus adult club in Tampa two years ago was sentenced to 10 years in prison after accepting a plea deal in court on Thursday.
The man suspected of plotting a mass shooting at the Mons Venus adult club in Tampa two years ago was sentenced to 10 years in prison after accepting a plea deal in court on Thursday.
Pinellas County deputy rescues 8 orphaned baby opossums
Eight baby opossums are receiving specialized care after a Pinellas County deputy rescued them from their deceased mother’s pouch on Wednesday.
Eight baby opossums are receiving specialized care after a Pinellas County deputy rescued them from their deceased mother’s pouch on Wednesday.
Busch Blvd. reopens after crash near Busch Gardens in Tampa
Tampa police are investigating a serious crash that shut down a busy stretch of Busch Blvd. for hours on Thursday morning.
Tampa police are investigating a serious crash that shut down a busy stretch of Busch Blvd. for hours on Thursday morning.
Sen. Ashley Moody introduces HELPER Act. Here's how it would help first responders & teachers
It's been a whirlwind few months since taking office in January, but Sen. Ashley Moody is keeping her focus, introducing her first piece of legislation: the HELPER Act.
It's been a whirlwind few months since taking office in January, but Sen. Ashley Moody is keeping her focus, introducing her first piece of legislation: the HELPER Act.
Car crashes into building, driver arrested on DUI charge: CPD
A Clearwater man faces a DUI charge after police say he crashed into a building early Thursday, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
A Clearwater man faces a DUI charge after police say he crashed into a building early Thursday, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
Florida man points gun at man at karaoke bar after getting 'upset' about the music: police
A Florida man is facing charges after he allegedly pointed a gun at a customer outside a sports bar. According to police, the man became upset about the music and the karaoke machine not working and pulled out a gun after another customer tried to calm him down.
A Florida man is facing charges after he allegedly pointed a gun at a customer outside a sports bar. According to police, the man became upset about the music and the karaoke machine not working and pulled out a gun after another customer tried to calm him down.
Florida House advances bill to create statewide 'dangerous dog' registry
A measure aimed at cracking down on dangerous dogs in Florida is advancing in the state legislature.
A measure aimed at cracking down on dangerous dogs in Florida is advancing in the state legislature.
Florida spring break brawl ends with teen biting off man's ear: police
A man is recovering after having his ear ripped off during an altercation that turned violent on a Florida beach during spring break.
A man is recovering after having his ear ripped off during an altercation that turned violent on a Florida beach during spring break.
St. Pete homeowners still wait for permits; city expected to clear backlog by end of March
It’s been almost six months since homeowners in St. Pete had their lives upended by twin Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
It’s been almost six months since homeowners in St. Pete had their lives upended by twin Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tampa residents can save big on solar with new group purchasing program
Solar energy is becoming more affordable for Tampa residents thanks to a new program offering group pricing on solar panels.
Solar energy is becoming more affordable for Tampa residents thanks to a new program offering group pricing on solar panels.