2 Florida State Parks ranked among nation’s best beaches, per study

Two Florida State Parks have been ranked among the nation's best beaches, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

'Tampa Bay Connections' aimed at combating loneliness

Three Tampa Bay area mayors are coming together in support of a new initiative aimed at reducing loneliness – something organizers call a "growing public health crisis."

Video: Deputies rescue family stranded after boat runs aground near Alafia River

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is praising deputies who worked to get a family back to land after getting stuck on the water last Saturday night.

St. Pete unveils $159.8M 'Sunrise' plan for hurricane recovery and resilience

As the hurricane season approaches, St. Petersburg is taking proactive steps to bolster its resilience against future storms. The city has announced a comprehensive plan to utilize the $159.8 million grant received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to recover from the impacts of Hurricanes Idalia and Helene. 

Crews battle more than a dozen fires across Tampa Bay area in the last several days

The Florida Forest Service said it responded to more than a dozen wildfires across parts of the Tampa Bay area over Memorial Day Weekend. Fire officials said recent weather conditions have played a big role in recent fires.

Scientists discover hybrid termite species in Florida

University of Florida scientists discovered two different termite species are breeding to create a hybrid termite. 

Clearwater tow truck driver arrested months after crash that killed mother, grandfather

A tow truck driver involved in a St. Pete crash that left a 9-year-old boy's mother and grandfather dead was arrested more than seven months later, according to officers. 

3 arrested in S. Tampa DUI crash that severed man’s leg: Police

A man was critically injured early Monday morning when police say a DUI driver slammed into him as he was standing behind a parked car at the intersection of S. Howard Avenue and W. Azeele Street.