'Pride of Tampa' festivities: New team quickly works to keep tradition alive
Tampa Pride may be taking a breather, but the celebration is far from over.
Tampa Pride may be taking a breather, but the celebration is far from over.
Sarasota County leaders to vote on whether to buy former Gulf Gate Golf Course land
The future of a 49-acre property in Sarasota will take center stage during a county commission meeting on Tuesday.
The future of a 49-acre property in Sarasota will take center stage during a county commission meeting on Tuesday.
Tampa father shares 150-pound transformation in new book: ‘Not done yet’
Over the years, physical limitations for Tampa native Chris Garrido were a quiet thief.
Over the years, physical limitations for Tampa native Chris Garrido were a quiet thief.
Ybor City cigar factory home set for major restoration after getting 'Historic Landmark' designation
A piece of Ybor City’s smoking history is getting a second life. The Nieto-Fuente House, a building that served as the original home of the Arturo Fuente Cigar Company, has been cleared for a massive restoration project that aims to bridge the gap between Ybor’s past and its modern future.
A piece of Ybor City’s smoking history is getting a second life. The Nieto-Fuente House, a building that served as the original home of the Arturo Fuente Cigar Company, has been cleared for a massive restoration project that aims to bridge the gap between Ybor’s past and its modern future.
Pinellas County leaders celebrate completion of $126 million beach renourishment project
Pinellas County leaders gathered on Sunset Beach Monday to celebrate the completion of a nearly $126 million beach renourishment project finished in record time ahead of the spring break season.
Pinellas County leaders gathered on Sunset Beach Monday to celebrate the completion of a nearly $126 million beach renourishment project finished in record time ahead of the spring break season.
Retired K9, who served Winter Haven PD for seven years, passes away
A retired K9, who served the Winter Haven Police Department for seven years, passed away.
A retired K9, who served the Winter Haven Police Department for seven years, passed away.
Polk County limits speakers on non-agenda public comments as animal advocates vow to make voices heard
Polk County is now limiting the number of people who can speak during general public comment sessions at commission meetings.
Polk County is now limiting the number of people who can speak during general public comment sessions at commission meetings.
Florida education leaders taking aim at student ‘walkout’ demonstrations during school hours
Tensions between local student activists and state education officials are escalating, as Wharton High School became the latest site for demonstrations against federal immigration policies.
Tensions between local student activists and state education officials are escalating, as Wharton High School became the latest site for demonstrations against federal immigration policies.
Bay Area firefighters continue to respond to brush fire calls as parts of region remain under burn ban
The wildfire threat is growing by the day across the Tampa Bay area. It's already keeping firefighters busy in several counties as they work to protect homes and residents from wildfires — and there's been quite a few already.
The wildfire threat is growing by the day across the Tampa Bay area. It's already keeping firefighters busy in several counties as they work to protect homes and residents from wildfires — and there's been quite a few already.
Brush fire breaks out near Lazy Days RV Center as firefighters battle blaze in Lithia: HCFR
Crews with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue battled two brush fires on Monday afternoon, including one that destroyed an RV and another that broke out near LazyDays RV Center.
Crews with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue battled two brush fires on Monday afternoon, including one that destroyed an RV and another that broke out near LazyDays RV Center.
Federal trial over Florida’s ballot amendment process underway
A federal trial is underway that will determine the future of Florida’s ballot amendment process.
A federal trial is underway that will determine the future of Florida’s ballot amendment process.
Sarasota conductor appears in Bad Bunny’s halftime show: 'The music feels like home'
You may have spotted a familiar face in the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday. Sarasota Orchestra Music Director, Giancarlo Guerrero, traded the concert hall for the stadium turf to join Bad Bunny in an unforgettable performance.
You may have spotted a familiar face in the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday. Sarasota Orchestra Music Director, Giancarlo Guerrero, traded the concert hall for the stadium turf to join Bad Bunny in an unforgettable performance.
Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. arrested in Florida after alleged domestic dispute with WNBA player
The attorney for Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. says Pearce “maintains his innocence" as he faces five felony charges following his arrest near Miami on Saturday night.
The attorney for Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. says Pearce “maintains his innocence" as he faces five felony charges following his arrest near Miami on Saturday night.
Florida to carry out first 2026 execution: Ronald Heath scheduled for 1989 Alachua County murder
Following a record 19 executions in Florida last year, Ronald Heath is scheduled Tuesday to be the first person put to death in 2026, for a 1989 murder in Alachua County.
Following a record 19 executions in Florida last year, Ronald Heath is scheduled Tuesday to be the first person put to death in 2026, for a 1989 murder in Alachua County.
Florida House Bill 1551 could limit lawsuits against gun makers over missing safety features
A piece of legislation is moving through the Florida House of Representatives that would protect gun manufacturers from some missing safety measures.
A piece of legislation is moving through the Florida House of Representatives that would protect gun manufacturers from some missing safety measures.
New Florida bill aims to slash out-of-state enrollment at state universities
A Florida lawmaker says too many highly qualified Florida students are receiving rejection letters from the state's public universities.
A Florida lawmaker says too many highly qualified Florida students are receiving rejection letters from the state's public universities.
DeSantis celebrates end of 'witch hunt' after Trump DOJ reportedly drops Hope Florida Foundation complaint
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated how the Department of Justice reportedly decided to dismiss a complaint into the Hope Florida scandal that rocked the former presidential candidate and became a talking point for DeSantis critics.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated how the Department of Justice reportedly decided to dismiss a complaint into the Hope Florida scandal that rocked the former presidential candidate and became a talking point for DeSantis critics.
Palmetto church reopens 15 months after hurricane damage, marking emotional rededication
More than a year after Hurricane Milton left a Palmetto church with extensive damage, First Biblical Baptist Church of Palmetto has reopened its doors, celebrating a major milestone in its long road to recovery.
More than a year after Hurricane Milton left a Palmetto church with extensive damage, First Biblical Baptist Church of Palmetto has reopened its doors, celebrating a major milestone in its long road to recovery.
Artificial reef's success allows for cleaner water and healthier environment for Palmetto Bay
Florida waterways draw visitors from all over to enjoy recreational boating, fishing and swimming. Keeping those waterways healthy becomes a tough job as overuse and storms can leave pollution and other impurities in the water.
Florida waterways draw visitors from all over to enjoy recreational boating, fishing and swimming. Keeping those waterways healthy becomes a tough job as overuse and storms can leave pollution and other impurities in the water.
Wesley Chapel man arrested after 150 mph motorcycle chase across counties: FHP
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a 19-year-old Wesley Chapel man after a high-speed motorcycle chase that began in Tampa and ended in St. Petersburg late Saturday night.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a 19-year-old Wesley Chapel man after a high-speed motorcycle chase that began in Tampa and ended in St. Petersburg late Saturday night.