Wildfire season peak: Florida Forest Service reminds residents to be alert
From Miami-Dade County to the Panhandle, dry and gusty conditions have created the perfect setting for wildfires to spark and, with not much rain lately, it's easy for these fires to grow.
From Miami-Dade County to the Panhandle, dry and gusty conditions have created the perfect setting for wildfires to spark and, with not much rain lately, it's easy for these fires to grow.
Traveling exhibit highlights Spaniard’s long history of settling in Tampa
People are seeing the familiar faces of their ancestors in an exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center.
People are seeing the familiar faces of their ancestors in an exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center.
Missing Lakeland man found dead
A missing Lakeland man who was last seen in February has been found dead, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A missing Lakeland man who was last seen in February has been found dead, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Florida man forced to strip down to his underwear fights armed kidnapper to escape ‘terrifying ordeal’: HCSO
A Florida man is recovering after deputies say he was kidnapped, forced to strip down to his underwear and nearly shot at before fighting his accused attacker and escaping when the suspect’s gun misfired or jammed.
A Florida man is recovering after deputies say he was kidnapped, forced to strip down to his underwear and nearly shot at before fighting his accused attacker and escaping when the suspect’s gun misfired or jammed.
Beautiful pink spoonbill tangled in fishing line rescued by Florida locals
Some people in Dunedin helped to untangle a roseate spoonbill after it became tangled in fishing line on Monday, March 24.
Some people in Dunedin helped to untangle a roseate spoonbill after it became tangled in fishing line on Monday, March 24.
Polk County deputy accused of signing victim’s name in official report: ‘Unethical and criminal’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd vows to hold a now-former deputy responsible after he says the deputy falsified an official document.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd vows to hold a now-former deputy responsible after he says the deputy falsified an official document.
Missing Sarasota teen found safe
The Sarasota Police Department says a missing 13-year-old has been found safe.
The Sarasota Police Department says a missing 13-year-old has been found safe.
Straz Center announces Broadway lineup for 2025-26 season
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts has put out its lineup of Broadway shows coming to the stage in Tampa during the 2025-26 season.
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts has put out its lineup of Broadway shows coming to the stage in Tampa during the 2025-26 season.
Gas prices in Florida drop to lowest in more than 1 year: AAA
Prices at the pump are the lowest they’ve been in Florida since December 2023, according to AAA.
Prices at the pump are the lowest they’ve been in Florida since December 2023, according to AAA.
DeSantis says Florida returned $878M in taxpayer funds to federal government after meeting with Musk, DOGE
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, said Friday that the state was returning more than $878 million to the federal government that it had been attempting to give back for the past few years during the Biden administration.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, said Friday that the state was returning more than $878 million to the federal government that it had been attempting to give back for the past few years during the Biden administration.
Man accused of killing dog by setting it on fire arrested on Courtney Campbell Causeway: TPD
A man faces serious charges after Tampa police say he set his dog on fire, killing it, then crashed his car on the Courtney Campbell Causeway and stood on the ledge, shutting down the bridge for hours.
A man faces serious charges after Tampa police say he set his dog on fire, killing it, then crashed his car on the Courtney Campbell Causeway and stood on the ledge, shutting down the bridge for hours.
DeSantis pushes Florida surgeon general for CDC director role
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants President Donald Trump to tap Sunshine State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants President Donald Trump to tap Sunshine State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director.
City of Lakeland offers summer camps with focus on STEM, esports
For parents of technology-driven kids, the STEM and Esports Camps in Lakeland are the ultimate summer programs with counselors fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
For parents of technology-driven kids, the STEM and Esports Camps in Lakeland are the ultimate summer programs with counselors fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
New Howard Frankland Bridge will open to traffic in time for Tuesday commute. Here's what to know
Drivers on both sides of the bay will finally get some relief, with the new Howard Frankland Bridge set to open to traffic by Tuesday morning after years of construction.
Drivers on both sides of the bay will finally get some relief, with the new Howard Frankland Bridge set to open to traffic by Tuesday morning after years of construction.
Tampa opens Homeowner Disaster Relief Program for hurricane victims. Here's what you need to apply
The City of Tampa is now accepting applications for financial assistance to help homeowners in the aftermath of the devastating 2024 hurricane season.
The City of Tampa is now accepting applications for financial assistance to help homeowners in the aftermath of the devastating 2024 hurricane season.
TPD reserve officer fired after child abuse arrest
The Tampa Police Department has fired a reserve officer after an arrest on child abuse charges while off-duty, TPD said.
The Tampa Police Department has fired a reserve officer after an arrest on child abuse charges while off-duty, TPD said.
WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Land O' Lakes
A Land O' Lakes World War II veteran and esteemed college football player turned 100 years old on Sunday.
A Land O' Lakes World War II veteran and esteemed college football player turned 100 years old on Sunday.
Person drowns at Lido Beach after medical emergency: SPD
One person drowned after suffering a medical emergency while swimming at Lido Beach, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
One person drowned after suffering a medical emergency while swimming at Lido Beach, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Armed suspect shot by deputy during domestic violence call: HCSO
A domestic dispute turned into a deputy-involved shooting early Sunday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
A domestic dispute turned into a deputy-involved shooting early Sunday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
2 shot in exchange of gunfire, Pinellas deputies investigating
Two people were hurt after shooting each other on Sunday, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Two people were hurt after shooting each other on Sunday, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.