Bay Pines VA hosts annual event for homeless veterans

The Bay Pines VA hosted their annual Stand Down for Homeless Veterans outreach event, supplying hundreds of vets with vital resources needed to find housing, work and healthcare.

David Siegel, Westgate Resorts founder, dies at 89

Westgate Resorts founder David Siegel has died at the age of 89. In an email sent to employees, Westgate Resorts said Siegel died Saturday morning, adding his last months were spent surrounded by his family and friends.

Apartment fire damages close to 20 units in Tampa: TFR

A fire broke out at the Bay Colony Apartments in Tampa early on Saturday morning, damaging close to 20 units, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.

Young athlete meets UConn basketball star ahead Final Four in Tampa

As the four top teams in the country face off in the NCAA Women's Final Four, the impact of these games reaches far beyond the court. And, one young athlete in Tampa got the experience of a lifetime this week.

Strawberry Festival replacing decades-old stage as country stars continue to bring talents to Plant City

The annual Plant City Strawberry Festival may be paradise for the sweet tooth, but it's also music to the ears. Some of the biggest stars in country music have performed on its stage – the same stage – for decades.  

Sarasota parks continue recovery six months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought damage to every single park and recreation facility in the City of Sarasota. While many locations have reopened, there are a few that will take time to recover. 

Investigation into Punta Gorda 'best charter captain you'll ever meet' continues

He called himself the "best charter captain you’ll ever meet." Now, Brock Horner of Punta Gorda is being investigated for threatening and boarding a young fisherman’s boat. 

Civilian pilot fired from sheriff's office after felony battery arrest: MCSO

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says it has fired a civilian pilot after his arrest stemming from a fight with a man and woman in his neighborhood.

Man hit, killed trying to cross Tampa street: Police

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that occurred on Thursday night. 

Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack

A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.

3 more MS-13 gang members arrested in Florida murder cases, federal prosecutors say

Three more suspected MS-13 gang members have been arrested in connection with multiple cold case murders in Florida, bringing the total number of arrests to nine, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Friday.

Man shot & killed in Pasco County neighborhood

A man died after being shot in a Pasco County neighborhood on Thursday evening, according to the sheriff's office.