1,700 athletes converge for Special Olympics Florida at IMG Academy

The energy was electric at IMG Academy on Sunday as 1,700 athletes from 11 different counties competed in the Special Olympics Florida West Coast Regional Summer Games.

Car fire sparks brush fire in Sebring on Saturday: HCSO

A vehicle fire started a 5-acre brush fire on Saturday near Hammock Road in Sebring, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.

Local veteran looks back to Vietnam War on 50th anniversary

On the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, a local veteran flight nurse shared her experience serving in the Airforce.

Shooting at Rossi Park on the Bradenton Riverwalk kills 1, injures 2: BPD

The Bradenton Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead and two others injured at Rossi Park on the Bradenton Riverwalk.

Thousands celebrate Tampa's annual Pride Festival and Parade in Ybor City

Thousands of people came together Saturday in Ybor City to celebrate inclusivity and the LGBTQ community as part of Tampa's annual Pride Festival and Parade.

John's Pass Seafood Festival returns 6 months after recent hurricanes

From buttery lobster to crispy coconut shrimp, guests at the 43rd annual John's Pass Seafood Festival dug into dozens of tasty dishes as they strolled down a busy Village Blvd.

Dump truck crash spills rock on I-75, shutting it down temporarily: FHP

A man driving a dump truck loaded with rock crashed, shutting down the southbound lanes of I-75 temporarily, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Shooting in Holiday leads to standoff with deputies: PSCO

An argument between two men at a home in Holiday ended in a shooting Friday night, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.

Beer Can Island rebuild to start this year with new docks, concert area

Beer Can Island, a popular Tampa Bay area hotspot known for its lively boat parties and vibrant atmosphere, is on track for a revival. 

Kameron Misner’s 9th-inning homer lifts Rays over Rockies 3-2 in Steinbrenner Field opener

Rookie Kameron Misner led off the ninth inning with his first major league home run, giving Tampa Bay a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday as the Rays began their season of home games at Steinbrenner Field.

Sarasota Bay sees 19% increase in seagrass despite Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Launching from Bradenton Beach, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Southwest Florida Water Management District went on a science expedition to check on the health of seagrass beds in Sarasota Bay.