‘Everything is ruined’: Oldsmar apartment fire leaves 7 families displaced
The fire broke out just before 8:50 a.m. at the Aventine at Forest Lakes Apartment Homes. Flames spread through the attic and through the roof before firefighters brought it under control.
The fire broke out just before 8:50 a.m. at the Aventine at Forest Lakes Apartment Homes. Flames spread through the attic and through the roof before firefighters brought it under control.
FWC sets 2026 Gulf gag grouper recreational fishing season dates
The recreational gag grouper season starts September 1 with strict catch limits. Here's what anglers need to know before getting out on the water.
The recreational gag grouper season starts September 1 with strict catch limits. Here's what anglers need to know before getting out on the water.
Woman's arm amputated after surviving alligator bite in Marion County Silver River, family says
A woman is recovering at home after losing her right arm in an alligator attack on the Silver River on Saturday.
A woman is recovering at home after losing her right arm in an alligator attack on the Silver River on Saturday.
Florida officer finds missing naked toddler wandering in road alone: Deputies
An off-duty airport police officer spotted a naked 2-year-old girl walking alone along a Deltona road in the early morning. He wrapped her in a towel and called 911.
An off-duty airport police officer spotted a naked 2-year-old girl walking alone along a Deltona road in the early morning. He wrapped her in a towel and called 911.
Brick Fan Event: LEGO builders bring massive displays to Tampa
Hundreds of intricate LEGO builds transformed the Florida State Fairgrounds into a hub of creativity as fans and television builders gathered in Tampa.
Hundreds of intricate LEGO builds transformed the Florida State Fairgrounds into a hub of creativity as fans and television builders gathered in Tampa.
Woman arrested after Bradenton hit-and-run crash leaves pedestrian with life-threatening injuries
Bradenton police arrested 34-year-old Lindsey Gore on Sunday morning following a Saturday night hit-and-run crash that left a man critically injured.
Bradenton police arrested 34-year-old Lindsey Gore on Sunday morning following a Saturday night hit-and-run crash that left a man critically injured.
Save the Garden seeking signatures to challenge Scientology street vote
A grassroots group is racing to collect more than 7,000 signatures in an effort to overturn the City of Clearwater’s decision to vacate a section of South Garden Avenue.
A grassroots group is racing to collect more than 7,000 signatures in an effort to overturn the City of Clearwater’s decision to vacate a section of South Garden Avenue.
FWC investigates fatal Tampa Bay boat crash near Picnic Island Park
A 61-year-old man died after a boat struck a rock jetty in Tampa Bay on Saturday, sending two people into the water, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A 61-year-old man died after a boat struck a rock jetty in Tampa Bay on Saturday, sending two people into the water, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Eagle Lake woman dies after crash; driver in ICE custody
A woman died Friday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash on Ronald Reagan Parkway near Portofino Way in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A woman died Friday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash on Ronald Reagan Parkway near Portofino Way in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Bullard Family Foundation hosts ninth annual Back-to-School Bash
The Bullard Family Foundation’s ninth annual Back to School Bash took over Raymond James Stadium, offering thousands of families free backpacks, health services and school supplies ahead of the new academic year.
The Bullard Family Foundation’s ninth annual Back to School Bash took over Raymond James Stadium, offering thousands of families free backpacks, health services and school supplies ahead of the new academic year.
US-41 hit and run: Bicyclist killed after being struck twice
A 50-year-old Brooksville woman was killed after being struck by two vehicles, including a hit-and-run driver, on US-41 Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 50-year-old Brooksville woman was killed after being struck by two vehicles, including a hit-and-run driver, on US-41 Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Clearwater lightning strike: Family displaced after bolt hits home
A Clearwater family is picking up the pieces after lightning struck their home. That family faces a long road to recovery before they can move back home.
A Clearwater family is picking up the pieces after lightning struck their home. That family faces a long road to recovery before they can move back home.
St. Petersburg psychologist shares advice for long-term health improvements
Clinical psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Bendick in St. Petersburg emphasizes that improving overall health begins with establishing consistent daily habits rather than overwhelming life overhauls.
Clinical psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Bendick in St. Petersburg emphasizes that improving overall health begins with establishing consistent daily habits rather than overwhelming life overhauls.
Flesh-eating bacteria in Florida: Second person dies from Vibrio vulnificus
A second person in Florida has died this year after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, a potentially deadly bacterium found naturally in warm coastal waters, according to state health officials.
A second person in Florida has died this year after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, a potentially deadly bacterium found naturally in warm coastal waters, according to state health officials.
5-year-old Carrollwood boy with autism found dead in retention pond
A search for a missing boy ended in tragedy when emergency crews found a 5-year-old boy dead in a retention pond at Northgreen at Carrollwood apartment complex, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A search for a missing boy ended in tragedy when emergency crews found a 5-year-old boy dead in a retention pond at Northgreen at Carrollwood apartment complex, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Florida man accused of attempted murder at Miami lobster diving spot
A Florida man is accused of attempted murder after allegedly shutting off a diver's underwater air supply during a dispute over a Miami lobster dive spot.
A Florida man is accused of attempted murder after allegedly shutting off a diver's underwater air supply during a dispute over a Miami lobster dive spot.
101 first-year teachers join Pinellas County Schools before classes resume
Pinellas County Schools welcomed 276 newly hired educators this week as staff returned to classrooms to finalize preparations for students returning to school on Tuesday.
Pinellas County Schools welcomed 276 newly hired educators this week as staff returned to classrooms to finalize preparations for students returning to school on Tuesday.
Polk County K9’s leg amputated after shootout in woods, forced to retire
The Polk County K9, who was critically injured during a shooting in the woods with a suspect, had his leg amputated Friday and will be forced to retire.
The Polk County K9, who was critically injured during a shooting in the woods with a suspect, had his leg amputated Friday and will be forced to retire.
Florida man caught sleeping in JetBlue plane lavatory during maintenance inspection: Deputies
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly climbing a perimeter fence and sneaking onto a parked JetBlue aircraft at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly climbing a perimeter fence and sneaking onto a parked JetBlue aircraft at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
'One Tampa' tower: Downtown high-rise tops off at 42 stories
Construction workers and developers gathered at the corner of Tampa and Twiggs streets to celebrate the topping-off of downtown Tampa's tallest luxury residential skyscraper.
Construction workers and developers gathered at the corner of Tampa and Twiggs streets to celebrate the topping-off of downtown Tampa's tallest luxury residential skyscraper.