Florida house speaker pitches sales tax cut
State leaders are discussing cutting sales taxes, which are currently 6%.
State leaders are discussing cutting sales taxes, which are currently 6%.
Accused driver offered plea deal for DUI crash that killed 19-year-old motorcyclist
A man is charged with DUI manslaughter in connection with a crash that killed a 19-year-old last year.
A man is charged with DUI manslaughter in connection with a crash that killed a 19-year-old last year.
How Lakeland Linder Airport balances Sun 'n Fun, passengers and cargo service
For the first time in the history of the annual fly-in and airshow event, Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland Linder International Airport will be balancing small aircraft, commercial and cargo aircraft.
For the first time in the history of the annual fly-in and airshow event, Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland Linder International Airport will be balancing small aircraft, commercial and cargo aircraft.
Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day: What weather should fans expect?
The weather for the Tampa Bay Rays' first game of the 2025 Major League Baseball season is expected to be ideal on Friday.
The weather for the Tampa Bay Rays' first game of the 2025 Major League Baseball season is expected to be ideal on Friday.
Pallett supply yard fire closes portion of U.S. 41 in Hillsborough County
A fire at a large pallet supply yard in Tampa is under investigation.
A fire at a large pallet supply yard in Tampa is under investigation.
Plane flips while making emergency landing in Pasco County: Firefighters
A plane made an emergency landing in Pasco County on Thursday and flipped over.
A plane made an emergency landing in Pasco County on Thursday and flipped over.
Deadly crash involving bicycle closes stretch of busy road in Tampa for hours
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a car and a bicycle, which shut down a portion of 50th St. for hours on Thursday.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a car and a bicycle, which shut down a portion of 50th St. for hours on Thursday.
Teen charged with murder in Tampa park attack denied bond
A Tampa judge denied bond on Thursday for the 18-year-old charged with first-degree murder months after a violent attack at a park.
A Tampa judge denied bond on Thursday for the 18-year-old charged with first-degree murder months after a violent attack at a park.
Pregnant Manatee County woman escapes accused abuser who sends photos of her beaten kids: MCSO
A Manatee County man is accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend for days and beating her children after she managed to escape.
A Manatee County man is accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend for days and beating her children after she managed to escape.
Teen killed in near head-on collision in Citrus County: FHP
An 18-year-old is dead, and two others were injured in a near head-on vehicle crash Wednesday night in Citrus County.
An 18-year-old is dead, and two others were injured in a near head-on vehicle crash Wednesday night in Citrus County.
South Florida shooting: 4 dead, including 3 children; 2 others injured, deputies say
Four people, including three children, have died following a shooting Wednesday night in South Florida, deputies say.
Four people, including three children, have died following a shooting Wednesday night in South Florida, deputies say.
Woman rescued from burning hotel room after falling asleep while smoking: PHFR
A neighbor rushed to rescue a woman whose hotel room caught fire after officials in Palm Harbor say she fell asleep while smoking in bed.
A neighbor rushed to rescue a woman whose hotel room caught fire after officials in Palm Harbor say she fell asleep while smoking in bed.
Florida Republicans open door to firing squads, lethal gas as they push death penalty expansion
A bill filed in the Florida state Senate would expand the methods by which death row inmates could be executed.
A bill filed in the Florida state Senate would expand the methods by which death row inmates could be executed.
Camp Imagination summer registration opens at Glazer Children's Museum. Here's what to know
Calling all campers with big imaginations, a love for crafts, dinosaurs, and miniature shopping carts: summer registration for the Glazer Children's Museum is now open.
Calling all campers with big imaginations, a love for crafts, dinosaurs, and miniature shopping carts: summer registration for the Glazer Children's Museum is now open.
Push to repeal no-fault auto insurance in Florida could face resistance from Governor DeSantis
Florida ranks among the most expensive states in the country for auto insurance, and that has lawmakers revisiting a proposal that Gov. Ron DeSantis has previously vetoed: eliminating the no-fault clause.
Florida ranks among the most expensive states in the country for auto insurance, and that has lawmakers revisiting a proposal that Gov. Ron DeSantis has previously vetoed: eliminating the no-fault clause.
Florida House speaker calls for sales tax cut
House Speaker Daniel Perez said Wednesday he wants to lower the state’s sales-tax rate, trimming revenue by almost $5 billion a year.
House Speaker Daniel Perez said Wednesday he wants to lower the state’s sales-tax rate, trimming revenue by almost $5 billion a year.
Cancer survivor shares message as doctors see more cases among young men
Doctors in the Tampa Bay area say they're treating more patients in their 20s and 30s for cancer, including colorectal, testicular and breast cancers.
Doctors in the Tampa Bay area say they're treating more patients in their 20s and 30s for cancer, including colorectal, testicular and breast cancers.
Crews battle large fire at 2-story home in Tampa
Investigators are working to figure out what started a fire that damaged a two-story home in South Tampa late Wednesday.
Investigators are working to figure out what started a fire that damaged a two-story home in South Tampa late Wednesday.
St. Pete mayor on Rays, hurricane recovery and next steps: 'We’ve got a lot on our plate'
The city of St. Petersburg has been through a lot the past six months, still recovering from back-to-back hurricanes, then losing the deal to build a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.
The city of St. Petersburg has been through a lot the past six months, still recovering from back-to-back hurricanes, then losing the deal to build a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Gulfport to usher in Women’s History Month by swearing in all-female city council
This Women's History Month, the City of Gulfport has a lot to celebrate.
This Women's History Month, the City of Gulfport has a lot to celebrate.



















