Tampa’s tree canopy matches 20-year low after 2024 hurricanes: Here's how it impacts your energy bill
A post-storm tree canopy analysis conducted by the city of Tampa, the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has quantified the environmental toll of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the city’s tree canopy.
A post-storm tree canopy analysis conducted by the city of Tampa, the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has quantified the environmental toll of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the city’s tree canopy.
Social media threats spike across Bay Area: Here's how to protect yourself online
FBI agents in the Tampa Bay area say they've seen a spike in threats, specifically social media threats.
FBI agents in the Tampa Bay area say they've seen a spike in threats, specifically social media threats.
John’s Pass 'beach' to be removed as $1.5M dredging project begins to improve safety
A familiar but controversial stretch of sand at John’s Pass is about to disappear as crews start a major dredging project aimed at improving safety and restoring water flow through the busy channel.
A familiar but controversial stretch of sand at John’s Pass is about to disappear as crews start a major dredging project aimed at improving safety and restoring water flow through the busy channel.
Residents concerned about flooding pushback against building new Polk County government center in Kathleen
The construction of a new government center in Polk County is facing some pushback from residents who're concerned that the Kathleen area, where the facility would be located, isn't well-equipped.
The construction of a new government center in Polk County is facing some pushback from residents who're concerned that the Kathleen area, where the facility would be located, isn't well-equipped.
Pinellas County uses AI facial recognition to reunite lost pets with families via Petco Love Lost
Nationally, one in five animals that enter an animal shelter ends up back home, according to Jennifer Renner, the director of Pinellas County Animal Services.
Nationally, one in five animals that enter an animal shelter ends up back home, according to Jennifer Renner, the director of Pinellas County Animal Services.
Florida man who owed back child support accused of aiming gun at driver during road rage incident: WCSO
A Florida man who had a warrant for failing to pay child support is facing charges after deputies say he was involved in a road rage incident over the weekend despite not having a driver’s license.
A Florida man who had a warrant for failing to pay child support is facing charges after deputies say he was involved in a road rage incident over the weekend despite not having a driver’s license.
More than 1,000 students learn lessons through laughs at 'How to Survive Middle School' show
More than 1,100 Pinellas County 5th-8th graders entered the Mahaffey Theater to laugh and learn about the show "How to Survive Middle School."
More than 1,100 Pinellas County 5th-8th graders entered the Mahaffey Theater to laugh and learn about the show "How to Survive Middle School."
Driver arrested after trying to make illegal U-turn that caused serious I-75 crash in Hillsborough County
A Citrus Springs man was arrested after trying to make an illegal U-turn that caused a serious crash on I-75 near the Hillsborough - Manatee County line Monday afternoon.
A Citrus Springs man was arrested after trying to make an illegal U-turn that caused a serious crash on I-75 near the Hillsborough - Manatee County line Monday afternoon.
Indian Rocks Beach heads into second city council meeting over paid beach parking spots
The second Indian Rocks Beach city council meeting on Tuesday night over paid beach parking is highly anticipated, and if it gets approved, they will move forward with a significant change.
The second Indian Rocks Beach city council meeting on Tuesday night over paid beach parking is highly anticipated, and if it gets approved, they will move forward with a significant change.
Agape Flights recovers bodies of pilots killed in Haiti plane crash
Officials with Agape Flights have confirmed that recovery teams have located the bodies of two pilots killed when a cargo plane crashed in the mountains of Haiti.
Officials with Agape Flights have confirmed that recovery teams have located the bodies of two pilots killed when a cargo plane crashed in the mountains of Haiti.
Florida AI legislation update: House feud threatens DeSantis’ AI guardrails and data center limits
Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for an "AI Bill of Rights" and strict guardrails on data centers to protect consumers from rising utility costs and privacy risks.
Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for an "AI Bill of Rights" and strict guardrails on data centers to protect consumers from rising utility costs and privacy risks.
Search underway for SUV involved in fatal Bradenton hit-and-run: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a person who drove off after striking and killing a 74-year-old Bradenton man on Monday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a person who drove off after striking and killing a 74-year-old Bradenton man on Monday night.
'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.