Tampa leaders, WWE star Titus O’Neil promote alternative event for young people amid 'teen takeover' trend
Tampa police are offering an alternative event for teenagers Friday, as they are prepared for two more possible "teen takeover" events this weekend after last Friday’s gathering at Curtis Hixon Park turned violent and led to dozens of arrests.
Tampa police are offering an alternative event for teenagers Friday, as they are prepared for two more possible "teen takeover" events this weekend after last Friday’s gathering at Curtis Hixon Park turned violent and led to dozens of arrests.
Treasure Island secures $1.6M in federal funds to strengthen wastewater collection system
Federal officials pumped $1.6 million into Treasure Island’s wastewater infrastructure to fortify the coastal city against future storms.
Federal officials pumped $1.6 million into Treasure Island’s wastewater infrastructure to fortify the coastal city against future storms.
Sarasota County's new mosquito management facility features first-of-its-kind malaria testing program
Sarasota County commissioners officially cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art Mosquito Management Services facility near Nakomis off Honore Avenue.
Sarasota County commissioners officially cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art Mosquito Management Services facility near Nakomis off Honore Avenue.
Lithia 18-year-old could become youngest certified air traffic controller in the US
An 18-year-old from Lithia is ready to work as a certified air traffic controller, potentially making her the youngest in the United States.
An 18-year-old from Lithia is ready to work as a certified air traffic controller, potentially making her the youngest in the United States.
Mom arrested in Florida after 2 daughters drown with cocaine in their systems: Sheriff
A mother has been arrested months after deputies say her two daughters had cocaine in their systems when they drowned in Texas three months ago.
A mother has been arrested months after deputies say her two daughters had cocaine in their systems when they drowned in Texas three months ago.
1 killed, 1 seriously injured in I-75 chain-reaction crash: FHP
A massive pileup involving several tractor-trailers left one man dead and another seriously injured on I-75 in Sumter County late Monday night.
A massive pileup involving several tractor-trailers left one man dead and another seriously injured on I-75 in Sumter County late Monday night.
Bradenton mother was drinking beer, on cellphone when 4-year-old daughter drowned at party: Documents
Court documents are shedding more light on what was going on during an after-hours pool party at a Bradenton apartment complex when a child slipped into the water and drowned.
Court documents are shedding more light on what was going on during an after-hours pool party at a Bradenton apartment complex when a child slipped into the water and drowned.
Florida officers sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon over film ‘The Rip’
Two South Florida police officers claim the Ben Affleck and Matt Damon film "The Rip" used too many real-life details in a fictional story, harming their reputations.
Two South Florida police officers claim the Ben Affleck and Matt Damon film "The Rip" used too many real-life details in a fictional story, harming their reputations.
Plant City police arrest suspect in deadly vehicle shooting
Kenny Morales-Garcia surrendered to authorities Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of Jesus De La Cruz Hernandez in Plant City on Saturday.
Kenny Morales-Garcia surrendered to authorities Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of Jesus De La Cruz Hernandez in Plant City on Saturday.
Florida begins phasing out pennies, cash purchases now rounded to nearest nickel
Pinching pennies are no longer a thing in Florida as they are being phased out of circulation.
Pinching pennies are no longer a thing in Florida as they are being phased out of circulation.
Hillsborough County launches mobile office for tax collector services
Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy Millan hopes a new office on wheels will make renewing licenses, registrations and other services more convenient for residents.
Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy Millan hopes a new office on wheels will make renewing licenses, registrations and other services more convenient for residents.
AI deepfake pornography targeting teens is rising, new survey warns
A disturbing new report is shedding light on just how widespread AI-generated deepfake pornography has become among teenagers.
A disturbing new report is shedding light on just how widespread AI-generated deepfake pornography has become among teenagers.
Plant City community demands answers, transparency from City Commission after multiple shootings
Plant City held its first commission meeting since a quadruple homicide and other gun violence incidents rocked this small town.
Plant City held its first commission meeting since a quadruple homicide and other gun violence incidents rocked this small town.
Tampa VA hospital helping veterans rebuild their lives with custom prosthetic limbs
A specialized team at the James A. Haley VA in Tampa is helping veterans from across the Southeast rebuild their lives through custom-built prosthetics and intensive rehabilitation.
A specialized team at the James A. Haley VA in Tampa is helping veterans from across the Southeast rebuild their lives through custom-built prosthetics and intensive rehabilitation.
Highlands County deputy accused of DUI, leaving scene after rear-end crash in Sebring: FHP
A Highlands County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Monday morning on charges of DUI and leaving the scene of a crash. Investigators say the deputy rear-ended a truck while driving an agency vehicle and fled the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Highlands County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Monday morning on charges of DUI and leaving the scene of a crash. Investigators say the deputy rear-ended a truck while driving an agency vehicle and fled the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida Poly prepares for first-ever sports season as athletics program takes shape
Florida Polytechnic University is gearing up for the first season of its new athletics program.
Florida Polytechnic University is gearing up for the first season of its new athletics program.
Tampa police brace for more 'teen takeovers' after downtown violence, arrests near Curtis Hixon Park
Tampa police are warning anyone planning another "teen takeover" event in downtown Tampa this week not to follow through after last Friday’s gathering near Curtis Hixon Park turned violent and led to dozens of arrests.
Tampa police are warning anyone planning another "teen takeover" event in downtown Tampa this week not to follow through after last Friday’s gathering near Curtis Hixon Park turned violent and led to dozens of arrests.
Bradenton police detail tragic pool party drowning that led to a mother's arrest: 'No one was watching'
A 32-year-old woman is in jail after her 4-year-old daughter drowned during an after-hours pool party at a Bradenton apartment complex Saturday night.
A 32-year-old woman is in jail after her 4-year-old daughter drowned during an after-hours pool party at a Bradenton apartment complex Saturday night.
BayCare, Florida nonprofit offers heart screenings ahead of new ECG law for first-time high school athletes
A new law in Florida will require all first-time high school athletes to get an electrocardiogram (ECG), ahead of the upcoming school year.
A new law in Florida will require all first-time high school athletes to get an electrocardiogram (ECG), ahead of the upcoming school year.
Hillsborough County nonprofit helps veterans heal with service dogs: 'It will change your life'
For many veterans, leaving the service can mean facing new battles at home. Near Wimauma, nonprofit Valor Service Dogs is helping veterans work through those invisible struggles with the help of highly trained four-legged companions.
For many veterans, leaving the service can mean facing new battles at home. Near Wimauma, nonprofit Valor Service Dogs is helping veterans work through those invisible struggles with the help of highly trained four-legged companions.