Florida Southern College memorializes Maj. Cody Khork: 'Building better people'

Family, friends, and fellow service members gathered at Florida Southern College in Lakeland to honor Maj. Cody Khork, not just to remember his life, but to ensure his impact carries on for future generations.

Florida law will limit local green policies, environmentalists share concerns

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1217 into law on Wednesday afternoon in Jacksonville. The law will prohibit local and state government entities from enforcing ‘net-zero’ greenhouse gas emissions policies.

Bradenton's de Soto Heritage Festival Parade returns: 3 million beads and 87 years of tradition

If you take a drive down Manatee Avenue right now, you’ll see the telltale signs. The chairs are out, and the spots are being claimed. It’s a sure signal that the de Soto Grand Parade is getting ready to kick off Saturday night.

Florida special session: Governor’s congressional map push sparks debate

The spotlight is turning to Florida ahead of a special session that will decide the fate of a new Congressional map that Republicans hope will net several seats for their party in November's midterm elections.

University of Tampa breaks ground on new innovation center, focused on health and science fields

The University of Tampa broke ground on the largest investment in its 94-year history. The school is building the Dickey Science Innovation Center, overlooking the Hillsborough River.

Clearwater officials apologize to North Greenwood residents over historic armory sale process

City of Clearwater officials apologized to North Greenwood residents Monday after neighbors said they were blindsided by the pending sale of the historic National Guard Armory to a local food manufacturer.

Julio Foolio murder: Trial begins for 4 men accused in rapper’s shooting death

The trial for the four men charged in the shooting death of Jacksonville rapper Charles Jones, who went by the name Julio Foolio, began Wednesday with opening statements.

Ex-minor leaguer claimed he was ‘scared & frustrated’ before fleeing deadly Manatee County I-75 crash: PCA

A probable cause affidavit is revealing more details about what was going through the mind of a former minor league baseball player after he was allegedly involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash on I-75 in Manatee County on Monday morning.

Tampa's Homesick Bagels brings a taste of Jersey to North Hyde Park

For Travis Kaiser, bagels are personal. Growing up at the Jersey Shore, he says weekly trips to the bagel shop were part of life. Now, he is bringing that tradition to Tampa through Homesick Bagels.

St. Pete couple facing more child abuse charges, accused of leaving toddler at home in filthy conditions: SPD

A couple already facing felony child abuse charges in connection to the death of an infant are now accused of abusing a second child and leaving her in filthy living conditions, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Appeals court rules 'Alligator Alcatraz' can stay open, rejecting push for federal environmental impact review

"Alligator Alcatraz," an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, can remain open, an appeals court ruled on Tuesday, upholding its earlier decision to block a judge's order for the facility to wind down operations for failing to comply with federal environmental law.

Child on electric skateboard hit, killed in Wesley Chapel subdivision: FHP

A 12-year-old boy was killed Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in Wesley Chapel, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.