St. Pete non-profit brings the magic of live theater to thousands of students
For 32 years, the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts exposes thousands of students to live performing arts for free.
Former Brooksville church youth leader charged with 35 counts of child porn possession
A former youth leader is now charged with 35 counts of child porn possession after the Hernando County Sheriff's Office says detectives found more illegal files on the man's phone.
Wesley Chapel man with BAC over 3 times the legal limit takes dying passenger home after crash: FHP
A crash in Wesley Chapel killed a woman and landed an accused drunk driver behind bars.
Travel Tuesday: What you should book for 2026
This week brings one of the biggest travel sale events of the year, but industry experts say shoppers need to stay focused and strategic to avoid misleading discounts.
Florida lieutenant killed in Thanksgiving weekend motorcycle crash: CCSO
A Florida sheriff’s office is mourning the loss of one of its own.
11 arrested in holiday retail theft operation at UTC in Sarasota: SSCO
Eleven people were arrested during a three-day holiday retail theft operation at the University Town Center (UTC) mall in Sarasota.
Deadly St. Pete e-bike crash under investigation
A woman riding an e-bike was hit and killed by a vehicle on Tuesday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Strip club semi-truck murder case set to begin jury trial
The jury trial is set to begin for a man accused of crashing a semi-truck into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club last year. One person was killed, and two others were injured.
St. Petersburg looking for contractor to revitalize marina for $148 million
The city of St. Petersburg is poised for a transformative phase, with millions of dollars earmarked for development and new construction projects in prime real estate areas.
Tampa non-profit still on the ground helping Jamaica recover after Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in the Caribbean on October 28 as a Category 5 storm, leaving widespread destruction across Jamaica.
Police: Port St. Lucie officer shot in disturbance call
A Port St. Lucie Police officer was shot while investigating a disturbance, Monday evening.
Injuries reported in I-275 crash that caused major delays in Manatee County
Injuries have been reported in an I-275 crash that caused major delays in Manatee County Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Manatee Rehabilitation Center reopens at CMA more than a year after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium just marked a major milestone by reopening its Manatee Rehabilitation Center.
FDOT alters highway plans in Polk County — advocates worried rare plant habitats remain at risk
The Florida Department of Transportation altered its proposed corridor plans for a tollway in northeastern Polk County; however, plant conservation advocates are still worried it would threaten a rare species' habitat.
Diver finds lost engagement ring after social media plea
The odds were stacked against a Sarasota woman and her husband, after her engagement ring was lost in the Gulf.
Pinellas teacher struck by lightning while biking in Peru over Thanksgiving holiday
A Palm Harbor Middle School teacher was critically injured after lightning struck him and his friend while they were mountain biking in Peru over the Thanksgiving holiday.
IMG Academy soccer star to sign with professional team in Mexico
A fifteen-year-old soccer player from Manatee County is going pro. While Victoria Stillman got her start at several different soccer clubs, she says IMG Academy in Bradenton gave her the training she needs to go to the next step.
Orphaned manatee calf rescued from House Spring in Crystal River: FWC
An orphaned manatee calf was rescued from House Spring in Crystal River on Monday, according to the FWC.
Grey Bull Rescue prepares for Venezuelan rescues
Grey Bull Rescue founder Bryan Stern said the group is preparing personnel and equipment to respond to Venezuela to rescue Americans who may become trapped there if hostilities between the U.S. and Venezuela continue to escalate.
Florida gator wrangled by former zookeeper turned police officer
A Florida police officer who used to work as a zookeeper got the chance to flaunt her skills when she helped corral an alligator in Cape Coral on Monday, Nov. 24.