Dexter’s Law among more than 100 laws in Florida taking effect January 1
After the champagne is popped to mark the start of 2026, a wave of new laws will take effect across Florida.
After the champagne is popped to mark the start of 2026, a wave of new laws will take effect across Florida.
'Up All Night' host re-creates cult classic show decades later from studio in St. Pete
A Bay Area entrepreneur is diving into the world of podcasters and influencers — and she's bringing along some nostalgia.
A Bay Area entrepreneur is diving into the world of podcasters and influencers — and she's bringing along some nostalgia.
Phillippi Creek dredging underway to help bring flooding relief to residents
Dredging is underway along Sarasota County's Phillippi Creek with the hope of preventing flooding from future hurricanes or heavy rain events.
Dredging is underway along Sarasota County's Phillippi Creek with the hope of preventing flooding from future hurricanes or heavy rain events.
Lakeland family forced to euthanize sick puppy adopted from Polk County Animal Control Shelter
A Lakeland family is devastated after they said they were forced to euthanize their sick puppy before Christmas.
A Lakeland family is devastated after they said they were forced to euthanize their sick puppy before Christmas.
Gulfport PD’s first therapy dog easing stresses of officer, community members
The Gulfport Police Department’s newest recruit not only eases the stress of officers, but also community members.
The Gulfport Police Department’s newest recruit not only eases the stress of officers, but also community members.
Semi-truck driver who rammed group outside Tampa gentleman's club, killing 1, sentenced
A judge officially sentenced Dylan Fogle for ramming a semi-truck into a group of people standing outside a gentleman's club in Tampa last year.
A judge officially sentenced Dylan Fogle for ramming a semi-truck into a group of people standing outside a gentleman's club in Tampa last year.
New group hosting Pride festival in Ybor City after former event canceled
Tampa will get a Pride festival in 2026 after all.
Tampa will get a Pride festival in 2026 after all.
Florida’s ‘Silver Tsunami’ could create wave of change across state’s job market
Florida’s growing senior population—dubbed the "Silver Tsunami"—could affect healthcare, schools, and workforce availability.
Florida’s growing senior population—dubbed the "Silver Tsunami"—could affect healthcare, schools, and workforce availability.
Davenport man killed in crash after suffering medical emergency: FHP
A Davenport man who had a medical emergency while driving has died after crashing his car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Davenport man who had a medical emergency while driving has died after crashing his car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Hit-and-run driver accused of killing bicyclist on U.S. 92 arrested
Troopers have arrested a man they said hit and killed a bicyclist earlier this month and took off.
Troopers have arrested a man they said hit and killed a bicyclist earlier this month and took off.
Fire damages home in Progress Village area of Tampa: HCFR
A house fire that broke out in the Progress Village area of Tampa on Monday morning prompted a response from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A house fire that broke out in the Progress Village area of Tampa on Monday morning prompted a response from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
How to dispose of your real Christmas tree around Tampa Bay
Local governments say Christmas tree disposal is not a one-size-fits-all process. Pickup schedules, drop-off locations, and preparation requirements can change from city to city and county to county.
Local governments say Christmas tree disposal is not a one-size-fits-all process. Pickup schedules, drop-off locations, and preparation requirements can change from city to city and county to county.
Woman dies in hospital after Pinellas Park crash on Sunday night: police
A woman has died in the hospital after being struck by a car in Pinellas Park on Sunday night, according to police.
A woman has died in the hospital after being struck by a car in Pinellas Park on Sunday night, according to police.
Florida law says it is illegal to set off fireworks before New Years
Florida law states that there are three days when consumer fireworks are legal to use in the state: New Year's Day, the 4th of July and New Year's Eve. Fireworks are banned in the days leading up to these holidays.
Florida law states that there are three days when consumer fireworks are legal to use in the state: New Year's Day, the 4th of July and New Year's Eve. Fireworks are banned in the days leading up to these holidays.
St. Pete Pier prepares for massive New Year's Eve celebration and fireworks
What better way to ring in the new year than with thousands of your closest friends watching fireworks on the St. Pete Pier? There’s a New Year’s Eve event that will have you welcoming 2026 in grand Florida fashion.
What better way to ring in the new year than with thousands of your closest friends watching fireworks on the St. Pete Pier? There’s a New Year’s Eve event that will have you welcoming 2026 in grand Florida fashion.
5 hospitalized after shooting in downtown Fort Lauderdale, police say
Five people were hospitalized after a shooting outside a bar in downtown Fort Lauderdale, in the early hours of Sunday morning, December 28, according to police.
Five people were hospitalized after a shooting outside a bar in downtown Fort Lauderdale, in the early hours of Sunday morning, December 28, according to police.
Man dead in crash at St. Pete intersection, police say
Police say a 31-year-old man was traveling at a high rate of speed in his vehicle when he was killed in a crash Saturday night at an intersection in St. Petersburg.
Police say a 31-year-old man was traveling at a high rate of speed in his vehicle when he was killed in a crash Saturday night at an intersection in St. Petersburg.
Downtown Tampa's Winter Village marks 10th year with ice shows, skating and local shops
Being in warmer weather may not have you feeling the Christmas spirit, but downtown Tampa's Winter Village is sure to change that around!
Being in warmer weather may not have you feeling the Christmas spirit, but downtown Tampa's Winter Village is sure to change that around!
Florida’s oyster industry plans comeback after years of decline
Florida’s Apalachicola Bay, once producing 90% of the state’s oysters, has been closed since 2020 due to environmental collapse.
Florida’s Apalachicola Bay, once producing 90% of the state’s oysters, has been closed since 2020 due to environmental collapse.
Man charged with DUI after crash that killed teen: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man for the death of a 16-year-old after a traffic crash.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man for the death of a 16-year-old after a traffic crash.