Polk County commission approves boat restriction zones and designated swim areas on lakes
Citing safety concerns, Polk County commissioners voted to restrict boaters from parts of certain lakes.
Citing safety concerns, Polk County commissioners voted to restrict boaters from parts of certain lakes.
More than 2M Floridians expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend
More travelers nationwide, including more Floridians, are expected to travel this Memorial Day holiday compared to last year, according to AAA.
More travelers nationwide, including more Floridians, are expected to travel this Memorial Day holiday compared to last year, according to AAA.
Spring Hill teacher allegedly shows picture of his private parts to student: HCSO
A teacher at a Spring Hill school has been arrested after he allegedly showed a picture of his genitalia to a 15-year-old student, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
A teacher at a Spring Hill school has been arrested after he allegedly showed a picture of his genitalia to a 15-year-old student, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Bay Area artist helped design action figures for G.I. Joe franchise
Artist Mark Pennington still gets questions and hears stories about a job that he had nearly 40 years ago. It comes with the territory of designing action figures for the iconic G.I. Joe franchise.
Artist Mark Pennington still gets questions and hears stories about a job that he had nearly 40 years ago. It comes with the territory of designing action figures for the iconic G.I. Joe franchise.
Three St. Pete students heading to Japan for city's summer exchange program
Three students from St.
Three students from St.
Watch: Fisherman uses drone to help girl stuck in rip current
A fisherman in Florida used his drone to help rescue a teenage girl caught in a dangerous rip current near Fort Pickens Beach.
A fisherman in Florida used his drone to help rescue a teenage girl caught in a dangerous rip current near Fort Pickens Beach.
5 Miami men charged after 2023 hit-and-run that killed Sarasota man, SCSO
Five men from Miami have been charged after a 2023 hit-and-run that killed a Sarasota man, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Five men from Miami have been charged after a 2023 hit-and-run that killed a Sarasota man, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Man driving 118 MPH with wife and 2 kids arrested for DUI: BCSO
While driving his wife and two children, a man was clocked at 118 MPH on I-95, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
While driving his wife and two children, a man was clocked at 118 MPH on I-95, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
Governor Ron and Casey DeSantis ‘double down’ on Hope Florida
Hope Florida has helped more than 30,000 people get off means-tested government assistance, secured jobs for more than 3,000 people and saved the taxpayer more than $100M, according to Governor Ron DeSantis.
Hope Florida has helped more than 30,000 people get off means-tested government assistance, secured jobs for more than 3,000 people and saved the taxpayer more than $100M, according to Governor Ron DeSantis.
Retired Navy Rear Admiral reflects on military life of service, sacrifice and serendipity
Retired Navy Rear Admiral Mike Roesner is looking back on his life of service, sacrifice, and serendipity.
Retired Navy Rear Admiral Mike Roesner is looking back on his life of service, sacrifice, and serendipity.
Florida student hospitalized after teacher gives him kratom: HCSO
A Hernando County high school teacher and football coach was arrested after deputies said he gave a student kratom.
A Hernando County high school teacher and football coach was arrested after deputies said he gave a student kratom.
Smoking may be banned on Gulfport beaches
Cigarette butts in the sand and smoke in the air aren’t the way city council members want visitors to think about Gulfport public beaches.
Cigarette butts in the sand and smoke in the air aren’t the way city council members want visitors to think about Gulfport public beaches.
Lakeland moves closer to adding school speed zone cameras after 13 student deaths in Polk County
The City of Lakeland is taking significant steps to improve student safety by advancing an ordinance to install speed cameras in school zones. This initiative comes in response to a series of tragic vehicle-related accidents involving students, which have deeply affected the community.
The City of Lakeland is taking significant steps to improve student safety by advancing an ordinance to install speed cameras in school zones. This initiative comes in response to a series of tragic vehicle-related accidents involving students, which have deeply affected the community.
Duke Energy claims it would cost $1 billion for Clearwater to drop utility company, mayor responds
Duke Energy is amping up its fight to stay plugged in as the main utility provider for all residents and businesses in the City of Clearwater. On Monday, the company unexpectedly released a study which found that it would cost the city between $1.13 billion and $1.52 billion – depending on timing and other factors – to take over Duke’s equipment and form a municipal-run utility.
Duke Energy is amping up its fight to stay plugged in as the main utility provider for all residents and businesses in the City of Clearwater. On Monday, the company unexpectedly released a study which found that it would cost the city between $1.13 billion and $1.52 billion – depending on timing and other factors – to take over Duke’s equipment and form a municipal-run utility.
Family owned hotel in Sunset Beach reopens 8 months after Hurricane Helene: 'The place was decimated'
Eight months after Hurricane Helene, a family owned hotel in Sunset Beach recently reopened just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Eight months after Hurricane Helene, a family owned hotel in Sunset Beach recently reopened just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Tampa detectives, state trooper murdered by dangerous criminal remembered more than 25 years later
It's been 27 years, but May 19, 1998, is still remembered as one of the darkest days for law enforcement officers in the Tampa Bay area.
It's been 27 years, but May 19, 1998, is still remembered as one of the darkest days for law enforcement officers in the Tampa Bay area.
Manatee County wetland protections on hold after response from state
It was supposed to be a final vote to restore wetland buffers in Manatee County. But four state agencies are now questioning the legality of those efforts, calling them restrictive and burdensome.
It was supposed to be a final vote to restore wetland buffers in Manatee County. But four state agencies are now questioning the legality of those efforts, calling them restrictive and burdensome.
MOSI property could soon attract new indoor sports complex
Hillsborough County Commissioners have given approval to explore building a new indoor sports complex on land shared by Tampa's Museum of Science and Industry.
Hillsborough County Commissioners have given approval to explore building a new indoor sports complex on land shared by Tampa's Museum of Science and Industry.
Troubled teen stabs man 113 times at Bartow group home saying 'voices in my head told me to': PCSO
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is holding a press conference on Monday at 4 p.m. to share more details about a death at an independent group living home in Bartow.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is holding a press conference on Monday at 4 p.m. to share more details about a death at an independent group living home in Bartow.
Hurricane Season 2025: Lessons learned in Manatee County after devastating storms last year
The 2025 Hurricane Season starts in less than two weeks, and it comes as some in Manatee County continue rebuilding and recuperating after last year's brutal storms.
The 2025 Hurricane Season starts in less than two weeks, and it comes as some in Manatee County continue rebuilding and recuperating after last year's brutal storms.