‘Hurricane Heroes’ recognized by Kathy Castor for helping others after Helene, Milton
Several Good Samaritans were honored by Congresswoman Kathy Castor on Friday as "hurricane heroes" for their efforts to help neighbors recover following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Several Good Samaritans were honored by Congresswoman Kathy Castor on Friday as "hurricane heroes" for their efforts to help neighbors recover following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
St. Pete awarded $1.3 million for design plans to reconnect South St. Pete to downtown
The city of St. Petersburg was awarded $1.3 million in federal funding for design plans aimed at reconnecting South St. Pete to downtown.
The city of St. Petersburg was awarded $1.3 million in federal funding for design plans aimed at reconnecting South St. Pete to downtown.
St. Pete police release video of $21K art gallery heist in hopes of capturing second suspect
Police in St. Petersburg are asking for help identifying an art thief.
Police in St. Petersburg are asking for help identifying an art thief.
Florida fire officials preparing for drought, wildfire season
The State of Florida is working to prevent wildfires from getting out of control, ahead of an expected drought.
The State of Florida is working to prevent wildfires from getting out of control, ahead of an expected drought.
DeSantis signs first death warrant of 2025 for man convicted of killing Charlotte County couple in 1997
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of brutally murdering a couple at a Charlotte County sod farm in 1997.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of brutally murdering a couple at a Charlotte County sod farm in 1997.
Sarasota County schools sees historic high school graduation rate
Newly released state graduation rates show huge improvements for Sarasota County Schools. The district saw its biggest success in graduates from the 2023-2024 school year.
Newly released state graduation rates show huge improvements for Sarasota County Schools. The district saw its biggest success in graduates from the 2023-2024 school year.
Suspect arrested for first-degree murder in Gibsonton overdose death: Deputies
A suspected drug dealer was arrested on Thursday for supplying the drugs that killed two people in a July overdose, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
A suspected drug dealer was arrested on Thursday for supplying the drugs that killed two people in a July overdose, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Clearwater artist painting life one ultrasound at a time
For 25 years, artist Heather Tapia has helped parents celebrate milestone moments during pregnancy.
For 25 years, artist Heather Tapia has helped parents celebrate milestone moments during pregnancy.
Tampa police searching for suspect accused of shooting man during heated argument near TPA
One man is in the hospital, and one is on the run after police say a heated argument turned to gunfire on Friday morning.
One man is in the hospital, and one is on the run after police say a heated argument turned to gunfire on Friday morning.
Metallica returns to Tampa for first time in 15 years
Heavy metal fans get ready to head bang and mosh as Metallica returns to Tampa.
Heavy metal fans get ready to head bang and mosh as Metallica returns to Tampa.
'Serial armed robber' indicted for string of recent robberies in Bay Area
A Zephyrhills man with five prior robbery convictions is now charged in several more armed robberies across the Tampa Bay area, federal prosecutors said Friday.
A Zephyrhills man with five prior robbery convictions is now charged in several more armed robberies across the Tampa Bay area, federal prosecutors said Friday.
Hundreds of students take part in traditional 'Walk to Hillsborough.' Here's the meaning behind it
An annual tradition in Seminole Heights happened Friday morning, as more than 350 Seminole Heights Elementary School students walked 12 blocks to Hillsborough High School.
An annual tradition in Seminole Heights happened Friday morning, as more than 350 Seminole Heights Elementary School students walked 12 blocks to Hillsborough High School.
Bucs host swag giveaway ahead of Sunday's playoff game
Fans lined up Friday morning for a chance to score some free swag as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host what the team calls a ‘Playoff Krewe Drive-Through.’
Fans lined up Friday morning for a chance to score some free swag as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host what the team calls a ‘Playoff Krewe Drive-Through.’
Drugs, guns found in stolen Camaro after high-speed chase ends with crash: FHP
A man faces a long list of charges after a high-speed chase involving a stolen car ended with a crash in Lakeland, causing multiple injuries, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A man faces a long list of charges after a high-speed chase involving a stolen car ended with a crash in Lakeland, causing multiple injuries, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Carbon monoxide poisoning may have sent several to hospital in Lutz: PCSO
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible carbon monoxide incident in Lutz on Friday morning.
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible carbon monoxide incident in Lutz on Friday morning.
Rain, more chilly weather on the way to Florida after brief warmup Friday. Here's what to know
Temperatures are warming up Friday after another chilly start in the Tampa Bay area, but mild conditions won't last long as another cold front heads for Florida this weekend.
Temperatures are warming up Friday after another chilly start in the Tampa Bay area, but mild conditions won't last long as another cold front heads for Florida this weekend.
Missing Tampa teen found safe after statewide alert
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has canceled a Missing Child Alert for a teen girl from Tampa, saying she's been found safe.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has canceled a Missing Child Alert for a teen girl from Tampa, saying she's been found safe.
Fire at Gibsonton home displaces residents: HCFR
A Gibsonton home went up in flames Thursday evening, leaving residents displaced, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A Gibsonton home went up in flames Thursday evening, leaving residents displaced, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Here's how surviving a natural disaster can change your brain chemistry
In Los Angeles, a hellscape of flames has sent thousands fleeing from their homes as wildfires instantly incinerated lifetimes of memories.
In Los Angeles, a hellscape of flames has sent thousands fleeing from their homes as wildfires instantly incinerated lifetimes of memories.
Tampa organizations tracking new human trafficking trends
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Tampa Bay organizations are taking note of new trafficking trends as they help survivors and work to prevent further incidents.
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Tampa Bay organizations are taking note of new trafficking trends as they help survivors and work to prevent further incidents.



















