More than 100 bikes given to children in Tampa ahead of Christmas: ‘So wonderful’
Christmas came a few days early for some deserving children in the Tampa community, and OnBikes and the city’s mayor gave out more than 100 brand-new bicycles to children on Friday.
Christmas came a few days early for some deserving children in the Tampa community, and OnBikes and the city’s mayor gave out more than 100 brand-new bicycles to children on Friday.
Rejected personalized license plates (Florida's Version): 'FARTZ,' '0NLYFN,' 'H4WK2AH'
Imagine pulling up behind someone at a red light and reading their license plate: “0NLYFN," “02SEXXY", and “H4WK2AH." For some, they're punny. For others, it's a roadtrip pastime. Here are the best rejected Florida license plates.
Imagine pulling up behind someone at a red light and reading their license plate: “0NLYFN," “02SEXXY", and “H4WK2AH." For some, they're punny. For others, it's a roadtrip pastime. Here are the best rejected Florida license plates.
Grady Judd: 'Evil, nasty, scary, ugly' man sexually touches teen inside Lakeland restaurant
A convicted sex offender is under arrest, accused of touching the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl at the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Lakeland.
A convicted sex offender is under arrest, accused of touching the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl at the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Lakeland.
Tampa reaches ‘historic milestone’ in cleaning up hurricane debris
The city of Tampa announced on Friday that it has reached a “historic milestone" by cleaning up all the city’s storm debris from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The city of Tampa announced on Friday that it has reached a “historic milestone" by cleaning up all the city’s storm debris from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Saturday Morning Market vendors bringing local goods to St. Pete during the holiday season
It’s the busiest time of the year for vendors at the Saturday Morning Market.
It’s the busiest time of the year for vendors at the Saturday Morning Market.
Fort De Soto Park reopens after catastrophic damage from Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Fort De Soto Park rangers welcomed back visitors on Friday for the first time since back-to-back hurricanes caused catastrophic damage.
Fort De Soto Park rangers welcomed back visitors on Friday for the first time since back-to-back hurricanes caused catastrophic damage.
Tennis legend Bobby Riggs’ grandson accused in federal child sex abuse case: USAO
The FBI is asking for anyone who may have been victimized by the grandson of tennis icon Bobby Riggs to come forward after the tennis coach was accused of enticing a minor and producing child porn.
The FBI is asking for anyone who may have been victimized by the grandson of tennis icon Bobby Riggs to come forward after the tennis coach was accused of enticing a minor and producing child porn.
Gasparilla Bowl brings UF and Tulane to Tampa
The Gasparilla season in Tampa kicked off on Friday with the Gasparilla Bowl. Longtime SEC rivals, Florida and Tulane, met again on the gridiron at Raymond James Stadium this afternoon for the first time in 40 years.
The Gasparilla season in Tampa kicked off on Friday with the Gasparilla Bowl. Longtime SEC rivals, Florida and Tulane, met again on the gridiron at Raymond James Stadium this afternoon for the first time in 40 years.
1 killed in Tampa shooting: HCSO
A man was shot to death early Friday morning in Tampa.
A man was shot to death early Friday morning in Tampa.
Tampa approves $1.6M to offer free bus rides for a year on popular HART route
A Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority route that travels through a major part of Tampa will be free for riders for a year starting on Jan. 5, 2025.
A Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority route that travels through a major part of Tampa will be free for riders for a year starting on Jan. 5, 2025.
Gift card scammers linked to nationwide theft ring busted in Florida: MCSO
A couple of suspected scammers with links to the Bay Area have been arrested in South Florida after deputies said they were tampering with gift cards.
A couple of suspected scammers with links to the Bay Area have been arrested in South Florida after deputies said they were tampering with gift cards.
Pasco woman’s homicide remains unsolved one year later as husband remains missing
One year after a Port Richey woman was found dead inside her home and her husband vanished, deputies are asking the community for help in solving this case.
One year after a Port Richey woman was found dead inside her home and her husband vanished, deputies are asking the community for help in solving this case.
275 seniors displaced by fire at affordable housing building: ‘Its hell’
Seniors forced to evacuate from the Lutheran Apartments because of a building fire on Tuesday, Dec. 17, said the transition has been tough.
Seniors forced to evacuate from the Lutheran Apartments because of a building fire on Tuesday, Dec. 17, said the transition has been tough.
Plant City Paralympian defying odds once again as she prepares to welcome baby girl with fiancé
Five years ago, Tracy Otto and Ricky Riessle almost lost their lives after being attacked by Otto's ex-boyfriend. It left her paralyzed from the chest down, but since then she’s become a paralympic archer, and now a first-time mom.
Five years ago, Tracy Otto and Ricky Riessle almost lost their lives after being attacked by Otto's ex-boyfriend. It left her paralyzed from the chest down, but since then she’s become a paralympic archer, and now a first-time mom.
Private vs. county appraisals: Why there’s a drastic difference in storm damage property valuations
For residents who have received their appraisals, many say the valuations are drastically lower than expected — sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars below what they believe is accurate.
For residents who have received their appraisals, many say the valuations are drastically lower than expected — sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars below what they believe is accurate.
Florida appeals court rejects rehearing in ACC-FSU fight
An appeals court Thursday rejected a request by the Atlantic Coast Conference for a rehearing after a ruling last month in a legal battle between the conference and Florida State University.
An appeals court Thursday rejected a request by the Atlantic Coast Conference for a rehearing after a ruling last month in a legal battle between the conference and Florida State University.
Several organizations receive NOAA grant aimed at growing Tampa Bay’s ‘marine economy’
The Tampa Bay area’s coast took a hit during the hurricane season this year, and there’s a push to make it even more resilient with a new $13.9 million grant for startup companies.
The Tampa Bay area’s coast took a hit during the hurricane season this year, and there’s a push to make it even more resilient with a new $13.9 million grant for startup companies.
Large fire sparks at Plant City recycling facility
Firefighters are battling a large fire at a recycling warehouse facility in Plant City.
Firefighters are battling a large fire at a recycling warehouse facility in Plant City.
PornHub threatens to pull out of Florida over HB 3 law, online age verification, privacy fight
A major adult entertainment company has warned users in Florida that it will block access to its content and websites in 2025 when a new law seeking to protect minors from harmful content goes into effect.
A major adult entertainment company has warned users in Florida that it will block access to its content and websites in 2025 when a new law seeking to protect minors from harmful content goes into effect.
Tunnel to Towers gives paralyzed police officer, family home in growing ‘Let Us Do Good Village’
The family of an injured police officer will spend Christmas in their new home in Pasco County.
The family of an injured police officer will spend Christmas in their new home in Pasco County.