Hurricanes reopen Midnight Pass, reigniting debate over maintaining it
Hurricanes Helene and Milton did something that Sarasota residents have tried to do for years, but failed. The storms re-opened a thin stretch of beach known as "Midnight Pass" and homeowners nearby couldn't be happier.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton did something that Sarasota residents have tried to do for years, but failed. The storms re-opened a thin stretch of beach known as "Midnight Pass" and homeowners nearby couldn't be happier.
Man found dead in lake at Vinoy Golf Club: Police
St. Petersburg police are investigating after a man was found dead in a lake at the Vinoy Golf Club in the Snell Isle area on Wednesday morning.
St. Petersburg police are investigating after a man was found dead in a lake at the Vinoy Golf Club in the Snell Isle area on Wednesday morning.
Man hospitalized after St. Pete shooting in parking lot: SPPD
A man was shot during an altercation in a parking lot in St. Petersburg Wednesday evening.
A man was shot during an altercation in a parking lot in St. Petersburg Wednesday evening.
Pasco Sheriff’s Office settles lawsuit over controversial data-driven policing program
The Pasco Sheriff's Office has settled a lawsuit over its controversial data-driven policing program. Plaintiffs had argued deputies harassed them and violated their first amendment rights, and their attorneys said the program unlawfully targeted citizens deemed at risk of committing crimes.
The Pasco Sheriff's Office has settled a lawsuit over its controversial data-driven policing program. Plaintiffs had argued deputies harassed them and violated their first amendment rights, and their attorneys said the program unlawfully targeted citizens deemed at risk of committing crimes.
Bay Area beachside residents still awaiting permits for hurricane damage
Rebuilding Yarisi Valero’s Madeira Beach home has been at a standstill for over a month.
Rebuilding Yarisi Valero’s Madeira Beach home has been at a standstill for over a month.
Will Governor DeSantis become Secretary DeSantis?
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Second-largest U.S. planetarium opening at MOSI in Tampa
The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa announced plans on Wednesday to open the second-largest planetarium in the country in 2025.
The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa announced plans on Wednesday to open the second-largest planetarium in the country in 2025.
St. Pete restaurants sharing staff as hurricane recovery continues
Some St. Petersburg servers say they are lucky to be working as restaurant and hospitality workers in Pinellas County, which is struggling to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Some St. Petersburg servers say they are lucky to be working as restaurant and hospitality workers in Pinellas County, which is struggling to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Bikes from the Heart’ works to meet growing need in community for transportation
One organization in Tampa has been changing lives by giving people in need a form of transportation.
One organization in Tampa has been changing lives by giving people in need a form of transportation.
43rd annual Christmas Parade spotlights Lakeland's favorite landmarks
Lakeland's annual 43rd Christmas Parade kicks off the holiday season Thursday night.
Lakeland's annual 43rd Christmas Parade kicks off the holiday season Thursday night.
Ruskin Family Drive-In in jeopardy after Hurricane Milton's wrath
Like the pieces and parts of a time capsule exploded by a hurricane, the Ruskin Family Drive-in was one of the last drive-in movie theaters left standing, but it stands no more.
Like the pieces and parts of a time capsule exploded by a hurricane, the Ruskin Family Drive-in was one of the last drive-in movie theaters left standing, but it stands no more.
Trump says he pulled the plug on Chronister after Hillsborough sheriff announced DEA nomination withdrawal
Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the job, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being selected for a position requiring Senate confirmation. Trump says he pulled the plug.
Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the job, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being selected for a position requiring Senate confirmation. Trump says he pulled the plug.
USF women's basketball team expects record-breaking 'Education Day' crowd
Each season, it's billed as the loudest game of the year for the USF women's basketball team.
Each season, it's billed as the loudest game of the year for the USF women's basketball team.
$182M cocaine bust lands 6 suspected ‘high seas’ smugglers in federal custody: USCG
The United States Coast Guard recently offloaded nearly $200 million of cocaine in South Florida following a bust on the high seas.
The United States Coast Guard recently offloaded nearly $200 million of cocaine in South Florida following a bust on the high seas.
Deadly Sarasota hotel fire under investigation
A man was found dead during a Sarasota hotel fire on Wednesday morning.
A man was found dead during a Sarasota hotel fire on Wednesday morning.
Florida corrections officer stabbed during group attack by prison inmates: FDC
A Florida correctional officer was hospitalized after being stabbed by a prison inmate on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC).
A Florida correctional officer was hospitalized after being stabbed by a prison inmate on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC).
Bradenton boy struck by car on way to school: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a 7-year-old boy was hit by a car on Wednesday morning.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a 7-year-old boy was hit by a car on Wednesday morning.
Art exhibit highlights Polk County's vast creativity
A new exhibition, The Best of Polk Show, hopes to highlight art from across Polk County.
A new exhibition, The Best of Polk Show, hopes to highlight art from across Polk County.
Dead bat found among kid toys by Polk County mother tests positive for rabies, deputies say
A Florida mother made a chilling discovery after a rabid bat was found hidden among her children's toys.
A Florida mother made a chilling discovery after a rabid bat was found hidden among her children's toys.
Suspected Silver Oaks Apartments shooter told victim he shouldn’t have made him ‘do it’: TPD
Gunfire erupted Tuesday morning as an argument turned violent at the Silver Oaks Apartments.
Gunfire erupted Tuesday morning as an argument turned violent at the Silver Oaks Apartments.