Hillsborough approves pipeline project funding to get 65M gallons of water to southern part of county

Southern Hillsborough County is growing so fast that county commissioners are working with Tampa Bay Water to build 26 miles of pipe to bring clean water, and the county approved funding to move the project forward this week.

St. Pete Beach homeowner receives nearly $14,000 water bill

A St. Pete Beach resident received a nearly $14,000 water bill back in January. It comes as extremely high water bills continue to stack up following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

Massage therapist arrested in Sarasota for inappropriately touching clients: Police

A Bradenton man who works as a massage therapist was arrested on Friday for inappropriately touching several clients, according to the Sarasota Police Department. 

Davis Islands attack: Teens appear in court after being charged as adults

Five teenagers appeared in Hillsborough County court on Friday after they were charged with attempted first-degree murder following an attack at a Tampa dog park that left another teenager unconscious.

International youth football tournament attracts thousands to Haines City

Thousands are in Haines City this weekend for an international youth football tournament featuring teams from Canada and cities throughout the United States.

Illegal immigrant takes plea deal in connection with death of Pinellas County deputy

An illegal immigrant, who is accused of leaving the scene after authorities say he hit and killed a Pinellas County deputy in 2022, pleaded guilty in court on Friday. 

Student artwork on display at Lake Wales Public Library

One of the longest-running Lake Wales traditions highlights the artwork of students in the area. 

Florida burglary suspect stalked victim's social media, disabled cameras to pull off high-end heist: MCSO

A man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of property from a home in Florida may be a member of a larger Cuban burglary ring, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

Large fire at storage facility spreads to several vehicles: HCFR

Hillsborough County firefighters battled a large fire at a storage facility that spread to several vehicles, fire officials said Friday.

Video: Florida gator stops traffic to take turtle across the street

We’ve all heard the age-old question asking why the chicken crossed the road. In Florida, we ask why the alligator crossed the road and recently a reptile seemed to reply – because it was taking a turtle to the other side. 

Missing Hernando County teen found safe

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office says a missing teenage boy has been found and is safe.