Sen. John Thune voted new Senate majority leader, ending Sen. Rick Scott's bid for position
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida fell short in his bid to become Senate majority leader, with GOP senators selecting Senate Minority Whip John Thune to assume the role.
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida fell short in his bid to become Senate majority leader, with GOP senators selecting Senate Minority Whip John Thune to assume the role.
Caitlin Clark says she had concerns about Hurricane Milton's destruction in Florida ahead of LPGA pro-am
Women's basketball phenom Caitlin Clark will play in a LPGA pro-am golf tournament on Wednesday, but it was an opportunity that she feared would be wiped out by the destruction of Hurricane Milton last month.
Women's basketball phenom Caitlin Clark will play in a LPGA pro-am golf tournament on Wednesday, but it was an opportunity that she feared would be wiped out by the destruction of Hurricane Milton last month.
Fugitive accused of battering a federal agent may be in Hernando County
Law enforcement officers in Hernando County are searching for a man they say battered a federal agent.
Law enforcement officers in Hernando County are searching for a man they say battered a federal agent.
Tampa Electric outlines hurricane costs
Tampa Electric Co. has outlined hundreds of millions of dollars in costs that it could seek to recover from customers because of power-restoration efforts after hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tampa Electric Co. has outlined hundreds of millions of dollars in costs that it could seek to recover from customers because of power-restoration efforts after hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Fire tears through two-story home in Tampa neighborhood
Investigators are working to figure out what started a large fire at a two-story home in Tampa early Wednesday.
Investigators are working to figure out what started a large fire at a two-story home in Tampa early Wednesday.
Want to lower your car insurance rates? Try these policy hacks
Drivers across Florida are getting an unpleasant surprise about their car insurance. For many, premiums are going up by hundreds of dollars. Damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton could drive rates up even more next year.
Drivers across Florida are getting an unpleasant surprise about their car insurance. For many, premiums are going up by hundreds of dollars. Damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton could drive rates up even more next year.
Amendment 3's biggest backer hasn't given up hope despite setbacks
Recreational marijuana was on the ballot in Florida last week, and medical marijuana dispensaries across the state were ready to welcome its passing. However, the ballot initiative fell short of 60%, disappointing over 600 retailers in the state.
Recreational marijuana was on the ballot in Florida last week, and medical marijuana dispensaries across the state were ready to welcome its passing. However, the ballot initiative fell short of 60%, disappointing over 600 retailers in the state.
Pinellas County saw increased flooding during Milton because of faulty water pumps
Flooding is a problem for several neighborhoods across the Bay Area, but unprecedented flooding occurred for some residents in the Spanish Oaks neighborhood of Palm Harbor.
Flooding is a problem for several neighborhoods across the Bay Area, but unprecedented flooding occurred for some residents in the Spanish Oaks neighborhood of Palm Harbor.
Fired FEMA supervisor claims she followed orders when telling workers to avoid homes of Trump supporters
The fired FEMA supervisor accused of telling workers to skip the homes of Trump supporters in Highlands County for Hurricane Milton relief is sharing her side of the story.
The fired FEMA supervisor accused of telling workers to skip the homes of Trump supporters in Highlands County for Hurricane Milton relief is sharing her side of the story.
Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled from school libraries
Several books have been pulled from the shelves of some Florida schools, according to the latest list compiled by the Florida Department of Education tallying books removed by local school districts.
Several books have been pulled from the shelves of some Florida schools, according to the latest list compiled by the Florida Department of Education tallying books removed by local school districts.
Country music festival bringing stars to Raymond James Stadium in 2025
Country's biggest stars are coming to Tampa in 2025.
Country's biggest stars are coming to Tampa in 2025.
Major sporting events coming to Tampa
From 2025-2027, Raymond James Stadium will host a “winning trifecta" of major sporting events.
From 2025-2027, Raymond James Stadium will host a “winning trifecta" of major sporting events.
Support group offered for Bay Area beach businesses impacted by hurricanes
Some Tampa Bay area residents lost so much during the hurricanes this year that they don't know where to start building back. Now, there's a support group for beach business people to talk about what's happened to their businesses, their lives and their futures.
Some Tampa Bay area residents lost so much during the hurricanes this year that they don't know where to start building back. Now, there's a support group for beach business people to talk about what's happened to their businesses, their lives and their futures.
Treasure Island hotel housing residents displaced by hurricanes
A landmark hotel in Treasure Island is helping house people who were displaced during the hurricanes.
A landmark hotel in Treasure Island is helping house people who were displaced during the hurricanes.
Signs of progress: boat removal continues in Sarasota after Helene and Milton
Many boats are still scattered along the coastline from Venice to Sarasota as crews continue the cleanup from Hurricane Helene and Milton.
Many boats are still scattered along the coastline from Venice to Sarasota as crews continue the cleanup from Hurricane Helene and Milton.
Dali Museum to open new exhibit featuring world renowned artist
A new exhibit at the Dalí Museum features a collection of photographs that highlight how artists used different photographic techniques to question how things are perceived.
A new exhibit at the Dalí Museum features a collection of photographs that highlight how artists used different photographic techniques to question how things are perceived.
City's newest public park revitalized to help alleviate future South Tampa flooding
Tampa leaders and community members gathered on Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the city's newest public park that was revitalized to help alleviate flooding in South Tampa.
Tampa leaders and community members gathered on Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the city's newest public park that was revitalized to help alleviate flooding in South Tampa.
St. Petersburg announces the price tag to repair the Trop
The City of St. Petersburg now knows the price tag for fixing the roof of Tropicana Field.
The City of St. Petersburg now knows the price tag for fixing the roof of Tropicana Field.
ZooTampa rescues 2-year-old manatee likely displaced by Hurricane Helene's storm surge
ZooTampa at Lowry Park sent their Manatee Rescue Team to Dixie County to help save an entrapped manatee last week.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park sent their Manatee Rescue Team to Dixie County to help save an entrapped manatee last week.
FAA bans American flights to Haiti for 30 days after Florida flight hit by gunfire
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday that it will prohibit U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot a Spirit Airlines flight and the United Nations said it will suspend flights, “obviously limiting the flow of humanitarian aid and humanitarian personnel into the country."
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday that it will prohibit U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot a Spirit Airlines flight and the United Nations said it will suspend flights, “obviously limiting the flow of humanitarian aid and humanitarian personnel into the country."