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.
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.
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.
Plant City welcomes world’s first autonomous ice microfactory: 'It's cleaner packaging, it's safer'
We're used to hearing a lot about autonomous vehicles, but what about autonomous factories? A pilot project just launched in Plant City, bringing ice and innovation to the Bay Area.
We're used to hearing a lot about autonomous vehicles, but what about autonomous factories? A pilot project just launched in Plant City, bringing ice and innovation to the Bay Area.
St. Pete Beach couple under investigation after heated commission meeting
A St. Pete Beach couple is under investigation following a tense exchange during a recent city commission meeting.
A St. Pete Beach couple is under investigation following a tense exchange during a recent city commission meeting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Social media influencer 'Tampa Terrence' runs Boston Marathon barefoot for charity
A University of Tampa graduate accomplished a unique feat, running the 2026 Boston Marathon barefoot.
A University of Tampa graduate accomplished a unique feat, running the 2026 Boston Marathon barefoot.
Red Flag Warning in effect, high wildfire risk across Central and Southwest Florida
A dangerous combination of weather conditions is prompting fire officials to sound the alarm across much of Florida.
A dangerous combination of weather conditions is prompting fire officials to sound the alarm across much of Florida.
Florida launches criminal investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT after accused FSU shooter’s bot conversation
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man who set neighbor on fire after she found him burglarizing her home is executed in Florida
A Florida man who set his neighbor on fire after she returned from work to find him burglarizing her home was executed Tuesday evening.
A Florida man who set his neighbor on fire after she returned from work to find him burglarizing her home was executed Tuesday evening.
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.
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.
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.
Families navigating severe developmental disabilities in Florida say the years-long delay for home-based services exposes a much deeper breakdown in state government.



















