'Joy on those children's faces' as Tampa nonprofit hosts holiday event for visually impaired kids
A local nonprofit hosted a very special holiday celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 18, for Hillsborough County elementary school students who are visually impaired.
A local nonprofit hosted a very special holiday celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 18, for Hillsborough County elementary school students who are visually impaired.
Rays stadium deal: What's next for the team after Pinellas, St. Pete leaders approve bonds?
Hours after his vote helped send $312 million to the Tampa Bay Rays, Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala posted a picture of a model of Tropicana Field as a symbol of stability.
Hours after his vote helped send $312 million to the Tampa Bay Rays, Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala posted a picture of a model of Tropicana Field as a symbol of stability.
Homeowner shoots, holds intruder at gunpoint until police arrive: LWPD
A Lake Wales homeowner shot an intruder in the leg and held him at gunpoint until police arrived Tuesday night, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
A Lake Wales homeowner shot an intruder in the leg and held him at gunpoint until police arrived Tuesday night, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
TPA’s largest airside expansion in 2 decades gets off the ground
On Wednesday, Tampa International Airport officials will celebrate the final phase of the airport’s master plan with a groundbreaking ceremony for Airside D.
On Wednesday, Tampa International Airport officials will celebrate the final phase of the airport’s master plan with a groundbreaking ceremony for Airside D.
Pickup driver injured after I-75 crash involving 2 semi-trucks in Wesley Chapel
Traffic was at a standstill in the southbound lanes of I-75 in Wesley Chapel for more than three hours Monday morning after a multi-vehicle crash involving two semi-trucks.
Traffic was at a standstill in the southbound lanes of I-75 in Wesley Chapel for more than three hours Monday morning after a multi-vehicle crash involving two semi-trucks.
Man on the run after deadly shooting in Tampa captured Tuesday night; officials say
A man was captured and arrested Tuesday night after allegedly killing a woman at a home on the 1700 block of W St. Joseph Street, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A man was captured and arrested Tuesday night after allegedly killing a woman at a home on the 1700 block of W St. Joseph Street, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Man shot to death at Kings Meat Market in St. Pete: Police
St. Petersburg police are investigating a homicide that took place Wednesday morning.
St. Petersburg police are investigating a homicide that took place Wednesday morning.
Message in a bottle makes it from Florida to Texas - and will keep going
A message in a bottle traveled more than 1,000 miles from a Southwest Florida island to South Padre Island in Texas.
A message in a bottle traveled more than 1,000 miles from a Southwest Florida island to South Padre Island in Texas.
16-year-old girl last seen in Dixie County found safe after statewide alert
A missing 16-year-old girl from Dixie County was found safe after authorities issued a Missing Child Alert. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement did not release any more details surrounding her disappearance or how she was found.
A missing 16-year-old girl from Dixie County was found safe after authorities issued a Missing Child Alert. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement did not release any more details surrounding her disappearance or how she was found.
Machete-wielding Florida man arrested after running from ‘road rage’ incident: LCSO
A Florida man has been arrested after deputies say he threatened a woman with a machete as a road rage incident escalated.
A Florida man has been arrested after deputies say he threatened a woman with a machete as a road rage incident escalated.
Cortez Bridge reopens following crash that damaged pedestrian barrier
The Cortez Bridge has reopened after shutting down early Wednesday morning due to a vehicle crash.
The Cortez Bridge has reopened after shutting down early Wednesday morning due to a vehicle crash.
Wearable panic buttons coming to Pinellas County schools in 2025
The Pinellas County School Board approved a new panic alert system on Tuesday with the hopes of making responses to emergencies even more efficient.
The Pinellas County School Board approved a new panic alert system on Tuesday with the hopes of making responses to emergencies even more efficient.
Monkey sightings in Florida town prompt police to issue dire warning
Residents in one Florida town are on the lookout for monkeys roaming the streets.
Residents in one Florida town are on the lookout for monkeys roaming the streets.
Tampa saves 2 billion gallons of water, achieving 2024 milestone
The City of Tampa saved 2 billion gallons of water over the past year.
The City of Tampa saved 2 billion gallons of water over the past year.
250 seniors evacuated from apartments after fire at 16-story downtown St. Pete building
About 250 seniors in St. Petersburg left their homes on Tuesday after a fire in their apartment building.
About 250 seniors in St. Petersburg left their homes on Tuesday after a fire in their apartment building.
Lakeland woman accused of leaving 4 children in car while drinking at Winter Haven lounge
A Lakeland woman is accused of leaving four children alone in a vehicle while she drank at a lounge in Winter Haven, according to deputies.
A Lakeland woman is accused of leaving four children alone in a vehicle while she drank at a lounge in Winter Haven, according to deputies.
Santa brings holiday magic to kids battling cancer at Brandon's 1Voice Academy
The holiday season became extra special for children battling pediatric cancer in the Tampa Bay area, thanks to the 1Voice Foundation.
The holiday season became extra special for children battling pediatric cancer in the Tampa Bay area, thanks to the 1Voice Foundation.
Tampa Bay Rays stadium: Pinellas commissioners approve funding for county's portion of deal
The Pinellas County Commission voted 5-2 to approve funding for its portion of the Tampa Bay Rays’ new stadium deal at a workshop in Clearwater on Tuesday afternoon.
The Pinellas County Commission voted 5-2 to approve funding for its portion of the Tampa Bay Rays’ new stadium deal at a workshop in Clearwater on Tuesday afternoon.
Is Florida sinking? Study finds 35 new buildings are sinking in South Florida. Here's why.
More than 30 high-rise condos and hotels in South Florida – most built within the last 10 years – are sinking into the ground – and construction is theorized to be part of the cause, according to a new study.
More than 30 high-rise condos and hotels in South Florida – most built within the last 10 years – are sinking into the ground – and construction is theorized to be part of the cause, according to a new study.
Venice road reopens following hazmat incident
The road outside the Venice Solid Waste facility has reopened following a fuel spill late Tuesday morning.
The road outside the Venice Solid Waste facility has reopened following a fuel spill late Tuesday morning.



















