FDOT accelerates I-4 plan to ease congestion between Disney World, ChampionsGate
One of the most congested stretches of highway in the U.S., I-4 near ChampionsGate, is undergoing a fast-tracked expansion to tackle Central Florida’s growing traffic demands.
One of the most congested stretches of highway in the U.S., I-4 near ChampionsGate, is undergoing a fast-tracked expansion to tackle Central Florida’s growing traffic demands.
Study shows releases from Lake Okeechobee could be impacting red tide locally
Dead fish is the last thing beach-goers want to see, but that's exactly what washed ashore in south Sarasota County on Nokomis Beach.
Dead fish is the last thing beach-goers want to see, but that's exactly what washed ashore in south Sarasota County on Nokomis Beach.
Tampa family mourns loss of tourist killed in Bangkok fire
For one Tampa family, the start of the new year brought devastating news.
For one Tampa family, the start of the new year brought devastating news.
Teen accused of shooting ATF agent outside bowling alley denied bond: 'It's like we walked into an ambush'
The 18-year-old accused of shooting an off-duty ATF agent outside a Riverview bowling alley, leaving him severely injured, will remain behind bars for now.
The 18-year-old accused of shooting an off-duty ATF agent outside a Riverview bowling alley, leaving him severely injured, will remain behind bars for now.
Clearwater police rescue kitten trapped under employee's car hood
A rescue mission in Clearwater had a happy – and adorable – ending when officers and other employees with the police department teamed up to save a kitten stuck under the hood of a car.
A rescue mission in Clearwater had a happy – and adorable – ending when officers and other employees with the police department teamed up to save a kitten stuck under the hood of a car.
Former Florida Governor 'Buddy' MacKay dies at 91
Former Florida Gov. Kenneth “Buddy" MacKay, 91, died peacefully during an afternoon nap at his home in Ocala surrounded by his wife and sons on New Year’s Eve, a family spokesman said Thursday.
Former Florida Gov. Kenneth “Buddy" MacKay, 91, died peacefully during an afternoon nap at his home in Ocala surrounded by his wife and sons on New Year’s Eve, a family spokesman said Thursday.
'Inspiration in the City' celebrates artists who have contributed public art to Clearwater
An exhibit at the Clearwater Main Library celebrates artists who have contributed public art to the city.
An exhibit at the Clearwater Main Library celebrates artists who have contributed public art to the city.
2 arrested in Christmas Day armed robbery at Davenport gas station: ‘I will shoot you’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says two people were not celebrating Christmas appropriately when they pulled into a Davenport 7-11 and robbed a man at gunpoint.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says two people were not celebrating Christmas appropriately when they pulled into a Davenport 7-11 and robbed a man at gunpoint.
Florida teen arrested for 'horrific killing' of dog given to him by friend, deputies say
A 16-year-old boy in Florida was arrested for the “horrific killing" of a dog, the Martin County Sheriff's Office said in a social media update.
A 16-year-old boy in Florida was arrested for the “horrific killing" of a dog, the Martin County Sheriff's Office said in a social media update.
Florida man with ‘Alone’ face tattoo among company in Polk County jail following ‘one-man crime wave:' PCSO
A Florida man accused of going on a ‘one-man crimewave’ in Polk County last month celebrated his 24th birthday behind bars.
A Florida man accused of going on a ‘one-man crimewave’ in Polk County last month celebrated his 24th birthday behind bars.
Tampa police investigating 2 shootings downtown
At Curtis Hixon Park, a cozy "winter village" was shattered by gunfire with just an hour left in 2024. Only an hour into 2025, just two blocks away, at the intersection of Tampa and Cass, a downtown intersection was covered in evidence markers.
At Curtis Hixon Park, a cozy "winter village" was shattered by gunfire with just an hour left in 2024. Only an hour into 2025, just two blocks away, at the intersection of Tampa and Cass, a downtown intersection was covered in evidence markers.
What could Florida lawmakers vote on during the 2025 legislative session? Here are some key bills.
In just over two months, the Florida Legislature will begin its 2025 session. Here's a look at some of the key pieces of legislation up for debate beginning in March.
In just over two months, the Florida Legislature will begin its 2025 session. Here's a look at some of the key pieces of legislation up for debate beginning in March.
Nearly 2 dozen New Year's Eve DUI arrests in Tampa, Hillsborough County
Law enforcement across Hillsborough County, including the city of Tampa, arrested nearly two dozen people on DUI charges on New Year's Eve, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
Law enforcement across Hillsborough County, including the city of Tampa, arrested nearly two dozen people on DUI charges on New Year's Eve, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
Meet the first Bay Area babies born in 2025
As 2025 began, it wasn't long before hospitals across the Tampa Bay area helped deliver the first babies of the new year.
As 2025 began, it wasn't long before hospitals across the Tampa Bay area helped deliver the first babies of the new year.
Woman killed, man severely hurt in ATV crash in Citrus County
A woman died after an ATV crashed on New Year's Day in Citrus County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A woman died after an ATV crashed on New Year's Day in Citrus County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Officials identify off-duty ATF agent shot in Riverview
The identity of the off-duty ATF agent shot outside a Riverview bowling alley on the night of Friday, Dec. 27, has been revealed.
The identity of the off-duty ATF agent shot outside a Riverview bowling alley on the night of Friday, Dec. 27, has been revealed.
St. Pete studio sees trendy workout grow in a popularity as new year begins
If you didn't spend New Year's Day recovering or with family, you may have been one of the many who hit the gym.
If you didn't spend New Year's Day recovering or with family, you may have been one of the many who hit the gym.
Woman dies after attack at Largo home, husband faces murder charge
A Largo man now faces a first-degree murder charge after his wife died following a sledgehammer attack on Christmas Day.
A Largo man now faces a first-degree murder charge after his wife died following a sledgehammer attack on Christmas Day.
View 3D models of Jimmy Carter's unique handmade furniture
President Jimmy Carter‘s devotion to his hometown of Plains, Georgia, has been well documented, but did you know Carter also built unique handmade furniture?
President Jimmy Carter‘s devotion to his hometown of Plains, Georgia, has been well documented, but did you know Carter also built unique handmade furniture?
Florida man arrested on New Year's Day for throwing lit fireworks at patrol car: FHP
A Citrus County man was arrested on New Year's Day after throwing lit fireworks at a trooper sitting in his patrol car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Citrus County man was arrested on New Year's Day after throwing lit fireworks at a trooper sitting in his patrol car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.