Colder weather continues Thursday ahead of brief warmup, then another cold front. Here's the timeline
Temperatures will stay well below average once again across the Tampa Bay area on Thursday, but a brief warmup is on the way before another cold front moves over Florida.
Temperatures will stay well below average once again across the Tampa Bay area on Thursday, but a brief warmup is on the way before another cold front moves over Florida.
Tampa police release surveillance video linked to New Year's Eve shooting investigation
The Tampa Police Department released surveillance video that investigators say could be connected to a New Year's Eve shooting that injured a security guard.
The Tampa Police Department released surveillance video that investigators say could be connected to a New Year's Eve shooting that injured a security guard.
Citizens starts year with 935K policies
Amid efforts to shift customers into the private market, the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. started 2025 with more than 935,000 policies.
Amid efforts to shift customers into the private market, the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. started 2025 with more than 935,000 policies.
Gulfport residents waiting on permits to rebuild more than 3 months after Hurricane Helene
It's been more than 100 days since Hurricane Helene forced hundreds of Gulfport residents from their homes. Most who experienced flooding have not been able to return.
It's been more than 100 days since Hurricane Helene forced hundreds of Gulfport residents from their homes. Most who experienced flooding have not been able to return.
Surgeon General calls to add cancer warning to alcohol
The U.S. Surgeon General is calling to add cancer warning labels to alcohol.
The U.S. Surgeon General is calling to add cancer warning labels to alcohol.
Bradenton police warn of social media scam involving 'missing' Texas police officer
The Bradenton Police Department is warning about a new social media scam involving a missing police officer. The scam uses a picture of a 46-year-old Texas police officer who went missing and took his own life in 2018.
The Bradenton Police Department is warning about a new social media scam involving a missing police officer. The scam uses a picture of a 46-year-old Texas police officer who went missing and took his own life in 2018.
Matt Gaetz considering Florida Governor bid amid past scandals
Former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, who withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general following a House Ethics Committee report accusing him of sexual misconduct and drug use, said he is considering a run for Florida governor in 2026.
Former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, who withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general following a House Ethics Committee report accusing him of sexual misconduct and drug use, said he is considering a run for Florida governor in 2026.
Florida lawmakers considering bill to crack down on teens getting their hands on guns
Florida’s youth continue to get their hands on guns by breaking into unlocked cars, and there’s newly proposed legislation to crack down not only on those teens but also their parents.
Florida’s youth continue to get their hands on guns by breaking into unlocked cars, and there’s newly proposed legislation to crack down not only on those teens but also their parents.
Health officials issue ‘emergency suspension order’ on Bay Area doctor accused of sexually exploiting children
A Tampa Bay area doctor’s medical license is under an emergency suspension order, after he was accused of sexually exploiting children online.
A Tampa Bay area doctor’s medical license is under an emergency suspension order, after he was accused of sexually exploiting children online.
Race is on to pick Florida’s strawberries that are expected to be sweeter this year and includes a new variety
Despite two hurricanes, Plant City farmers want to see strawberry fields forever, and that may include a new and better berry this year.
Despite two hurricanes, Plant City farmers want to see strawberry fields forever, and that may include a new and better berry this year.
Lakeland boy who accidentally shot himself in the head dies two days later: Police
A 6-year-old Lakeland boy who accidentally shot himself in the head over the weekend died from his injuries Tuesday afternoon, according to police.
A 6-year-old Lakeland boy who accidentally shot himself in the head over the weekend died from his injuries Tuesday afternoon, according to police.
Man, woman arrested for squatting in Florida home after neighbor becomes suspicious: SCSO
A man and woman were arrested at a home in Nokomis after a neighbor suspected that the two were squatting, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
A man and woman were arrested at a home in Nokomis after a neighbor suspected that the two were squatting, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
$21K piece of art stolen from St. Pete gallery, 1 arrested, 1 still at-large: SPPD
A suspect has been arrested after a $21,000 piece of art was stolen from a St. Pete Art Gallery in November, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
A suspect has been arrested after a $21,000 piece of art was stolen from a St. Pete Art Gallery in November, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
Ex-substitute teacher arrested for showing elementary students sexually explicit photos: Lake Wales police
An ex-substitute teacher in Lake Wales was arrested for showing elementary school students sexually explicit photos of herself, police said.
An ex-substitute teacher in Lake Wales was arrested for showing elementary school students sexually explicit photos of herself, police said.
Tampa Bay Lightning to play outdoor game at Raymond James Stadium on Gasparilla weekend 2026
Who would have thought you could play hockey outside in Florida? Next year, the Tampa Bay Lightning will hit the ice al fresco at Raymond James Stadium on Gasparilla weekend.
Who would have thought you could play hockey outside in Florida? Next year, the Tampa Bay Lightning will hit the ice al fresco at Raymond James Stadium on Gasparilla weekend.
Brooksville bride brings wedding ceremony to dying grandmother, garners 1M views on TikTok
A Brooksville bride wasn't sure if her grandmother, whose cancer had just returned, would make it to see her get married. Her grandmother was placed in hospice and given weeks to live – but her wedding day was still four months away.
A Brooksville bride wasn't sure if her grandmother, whose cancer had just returned, would make it to see her get married. Her grandmother was placed in hospice and given weeks to live – but her wedding day was still four months away.
Two accused gunmen in deadly Ybor City mass shooting appear in court
Two of the accused gunmen responsible for a deadly mass shooting in Ybor City in 2023 appeared in court on Wednesday, as their cases slowly move toward trial.
Two of the accused gunmen responsible for a deadly mass shooting in Ybor City in 2023 appeared in court on Wednesday, as their cases slowly move toward trial.
Largo couple opens business focused on re-purposing old books
Offering affordable books to the community is the mission of a Largo husband-and-wife and their new business.
Offering affordable books to the community is the mission of a Largo husband-and-wife and their new business.
Card skimming devices found at two 7-Eleven ATMs in Tampa: TPD
The Tampa Police Department is asking people to review their recent bank activity after a card skimming device was found on two Tampa ATMs.
The Tampa Police Department is asking people to review their recent bank activity after a card skimming device was found on two Tampa ATMs.
Police identify body found in water as missing Tampa man
The Tampa Police Department identified a body pulled from the water earlier this week as that of a 23-year-old man who had been missing since December.
The Tampa Police Department identified a body pulled from the water earlier this week as that of a 23-year-old man who had been missing since December.