BTS merchandise pop-up stops Tampa traffic

Crews in Tampa are setting up a large merchandise pop-up event ahead of a highly anticipated weekend for fans of global K-pop sensation, BTS.

Sarasota school board enforces strict limits on student demonstrations, escalating free speech battle

A divided Sarasota County School Board narrowly approved a new student protest policy on Tuesday, a move many in the community link to recent demonstrations over immigration enforcement.

Mothballs found scattered at St. Pete Beach nesting site one week before protected birds arrive

Environmental advocates are raising alarms after what they call a deliberate act of sabotage at a key shorebird nesting site, just days before the protected birds are expected to arrive to nest.

Missing USF doctoral students may be together: Police

University of South Florida police and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are asking for help locating two missing USF students.

Tampa mobile home fire spreads to at least 4 residences, dog rescued: TFR

Crews saved a dog after a mobile home caught fire Tuesday afternoon and the flames spread to other nearby residences, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.

Bay Area officials urge drivers to prioritize work zone safety as construction picks up

The spotlight is on work zone safety across the country this week, as utility crews and law enforcement in the Bay Area push for drivers to be more cautious on the road.

Storm Distillery owner dies days after business explodes in downtown Inverness

Days after Storm Distillery exploded in downtown Inverness, its owner has passed away, according to a post the business made on its Facebook page. 

Lecanto mobile home seriously damaged by fire, 2 pets killed and multiple rescued: CCFR

Two pets are dead and multiple other animals were rescued by firefighters Saturday afternoon after a blaze spread through a mobile home in Lecanto, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.

Tampa shooting under investigation after man found dead in business park: HCSO

Deputies are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead with gunshot wounds Tuesday afternoon in a Tampa business park, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Family of truck driver killed in I-75 hit-and-run crash devastated: 'Part of my life is gone'

A hit-and-run on I-75 in Manatee County claimed the life of a 34-year-old truck driver Monday morning, leaving his four children behind and his family struggling to accept the sudden loss.

Woman arrested months after human remains discovered in Lutz woods: HCSO

Investigators say they now know the identity of a woman whose remains were found in the woods in Lutz in August and have made an arrest in connection with the case.

Meet Lincoln Moore: 4-year-old 'hype kid' taking Tampa Bay Lightning games by storm

His smile is contagious, his dancing is hilarious, and his energy is infectious. It’s easy to see why four-year-old Lincoln Moore has become the hype kid for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Minor league catcher turned in by Atlanta Braves following deadly I-75 hit-and-run crash: FHP

An 18-year-old Atlanta Braves minor league catcher was arrested for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that killed a semi-tractor-trailer driver on I-75 in Manatee County Monday morning, according to troopers.

Advocates question Florida’s efforts to reduce disability care waitlist

Families navigating severe developmental disabilities in Florida say the years-long delay for home-based services exposes a much deeper breakdown in state government.