Swim Across America raises hope and millions of dollars for pediatric cancer research in St. Pete Beach
It’s not your average swim in S. Pete Beach. For 15 years, Swim Across America has brought thousands of swimmers from the Tampa Bay area into the ocean waters, all for pediatric cancer research.
It’s not your average swim in S. Pete Beach. For 15 years, Swim Across America has brought thousands of swimmers from the Tampa Bay area into the ocean waters, all for pediatric cancer research.
Tampa police arrest 22 after ‘Teen Takeover’ at Curtis Hixon Park: TPD
The Tampa Police Department arrested 22 people between the ages of 12 and 21 after a teen takeover Friday night.
The Tampa Police Department arrested 22 people between the ages of 12 and 21 after a teen takeover Friday night.
Largo native chef brings a world of experience to his local menu
On East Bay Drive, a local restaurant hides an international flair thanks to a well-traveled chef. At Rizo's Cuisine, the house-made meals give you the feel of home cooking with the flavors of France, Italy, China and beyond.
On East Bay Drive, a local restaurant hides an international flair thanks to a well-traveled chef. At Rizo's Cuisine, the house-made meals give you the feel of home cooking with the flavors of France, Italy, China and beyond.
1 dead, firefighter injured after storage facility fire: HCFR
One person is dead, and a firefighter was injured after a fire at a storage facility on Friday night.
One person is dead, and a firefighter was injured after a fire at a storage facility on Friday night.
Where is Michael Jackson’s chimp Bubbles? The Florida retirement of a Hollywood legend
The Michael film is currently shattering box office records, and its massive success has many fans asking: what ever happened to the King of Pop’s famous chimpanzee, Bubbles?
The Michael film is currently shattering box office records, and its massive success has many fans asking: what ever happened to the King of Pop’s famous chimpanzee, Bubbles?
Country Thunder strikes a chord in Clearwater after move from St. Pete Beach
Country music fans are kicking up their boots in Clearwater this weekend as the Country Thunder festival rolls into town.
Country music fans are kicking up their boots in Clearwater this weekend as the Country Thunder festival rolls into town.
South Tampa residents push back on El Prado Boulevard traffic safety changes
The city of Tampa is moving forward with safety changes to El Prado Boulevard in South Tampa. Some residents oppose the project, arguing it could worsen traffic and create safety concerns, while a petition against the plan has gathered more than 800 signatures.
The city of Tampa is moving forward with safety changes to El Prado Boulevard in South Tampa. Some residents oppose the project, arguing it could worsen traffic and create safety concerns, while a petition against the plan has gathered more than 800 signatures.
Hillsborough County storage building fire erupts, closing southbound lanes of North 56th Street: HCFR
Hillsborough County firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at a storage facility on Friday night.
Hillsborough County firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at a storage facility on Friday night.
Pilot unharmed after small plane flips during emergency landing near Mulberry: PCSO
A pilot avoided injury Friday night after a small plane experienced engine trouble shortly after takeoff and flipped upside down during an emergency landing near Mulberry, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A pilot avoided injury Friday night after a small plane experienced engine trouble shortly after takeoff and flipped upside down during an emergency landing near Mulberry, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Julio Foolio murder: Jurors find 4 men guilty of first-degree murder for killing Florida rapper
A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of four men, Rashad Murphy, Davion Murphy, Sean Gathright, and Isaiah Chance, accused of shooting and killing Florida rapper Julio Foolio.
A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of four men, Rashad Murphy, Davion Murphy, Sean Gathright, and Isaiah Chance, accused of shooting and killing Florida rapper Julio Foolio.
A family affair: Sons follow mother's teaching footsteps at West Hernando Middle School
Something special is happening at West Hernando Middle School. Mrs. Susan Jackson has taught English Language Arts at the school for 38 years and her two sons, Adam and Brian, are carrying on her legacy.
Something special is happening at West Hernando Middle School. Mrs. Susan Jackson has taught English Language Arts at the school for 38 years and her two sons, Adam and Brian, are carrying on her legacy.
North Port teacher accused of inappropriately touching students: 'Serious breach of trust’
An investigation since January into allegations of inappropriate conduct at Woodland Middle School ended Friday morning as North Port police led a 37-year-old math teacher away in handcuffs.
An investigation since January into allegations of inappropriate conduct at Woodland Middle School ended Friday morning as North Port police led a 37-year-old math teacher away in handcuffs.
Cyberattack on Canvas platform disrupts finals for Bay Area students
A cyberattack targeting one of the nation’s most widely used education platforms caused disruptions for millions of students and teachers this week, including many across the Bay Area.
A cyberattack targeting one of the nation’s most widely used education platforms caused disruptions for millions of students and teachers this week, including many across the Bay Area.
Tampa man at heart of guesthouse, pickleball court saga gets out of jail after agreeing to demolish structures
Tampa businessman Michael Martin spoke from his Beach Park home Friday shortly after being released from jail. This comes as he ultimately agreed to comply with a court order to demolish several structures on his property following a lengthy dispute with his neighbors.
Tampa businessman Michael Martin spoke from his Beach Park home Friday shortly after being released from jail. This comes as he ultimately agreed to comply with a court order to demolish several structures on his property following a lengthy dispute with his neighbors.
Suspect in USF students' murders indicted by grand jury, State Attorney seeking death penalty
The grand jurors of Hillsborough County indicted Hisham Abugharbieh on Thursday, May 7. He is accused of murdering two USF students, Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon.
The grand jurors of Hillsborough County indicted Hisham Abugharbieh on Thursday, May 7. He is accused of murdering two USF students, Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon.
New owners of Beachcomber Resort plan to keep ‘old Florida’ feel
A South Carolina-based hotelier has expanded its footprint in the Bay Area after purchasing The Beachcomber Resort on Monday.
A South Carolina-based hotelier has expanded its footprint in the Bay Area after purchasing The Beachcomber Resort on Monday.
Sen. Rick Scott calls Florida’s rising unemployment rate ‘urgent’ as state lags national trend
Nationally, April's jobs numbers exceeded expectations of most economists, with employers adding a projected 115,000 jobs.
Nationally, April's jobs numbers exceeded expectations of most economists, with employers adding a projected 115,000 jobs.
A Spring Hill mother’s love transforms hospital courtyard after loss of newborn son
Arielle and Louis Cafiero are raising their son LJ and baby Francesca, while honoring the memory of LJ’s twin brother, Lorenzo.
Arielle and Louis Cafiero are raising their son LJ and baby Francesca, while honoring the memory of LJ’s twin brother, Lorenzo.
Future of Ron DeSantis’ controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' ICE holding facility revealed
Governor Ron DeSantis' famed "Alligator Alcatraz" U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holding facility in the Florida swamp will "return to the Everglades" after it is no longer needed, a senior Florida government official has told Fox News.
Governor Ron DeSantis' famed "Alligator Alcatraz" U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holding facility in the Florida swamp will "return to the Everglades" after it is no longer needed, a senior Florida government official has told Fox News.
Florida TikTok influencer accused of having child porn wanted to ‘try something new’: Affidavit
A TikTok influencer from Sarasota known for Looksmaxxing content is accused of having child pornography on his phone.
A TikTok influencer from Sarasota known for Looksmaxxing content is accused of having child pornography on his phone.