FDA approves new specialized glasses to help children with nearsightedness
The U.S. FDA authorized marketing of new specialized eyeglass lenses to help slow the progression of myopia in children ages 6 to 12 years old.
The U.S. FDA authorized marketing of new specialized eyeglass lenses to help slow the progression of myopia in children ages 6 to 12 years old.
High school wrestling tournament renamed Windham Rotunda Memorial Invitational to honor late wrestling star
High school wrestling tournament renamed Windham Rotunda Memorial Invitational to honor late wrestling star.
High school wrestling tournament renamed Windham Rotunda Memorial Invitational to honor late wrestling star.
Man arrested for shooting woman in the leg in St. Pete: Police
A man is behind bars after shooting a woman on Monday in St. Petersburg, officers said.
A man is behind bars after shooting a woman on Monday in St. Petersburg, officers said.
'Waste to worth': Manatee County turning trash into power with $50M renewable gas project
Garbage dumped at Manatee County's Lena Road landfill will soon be converted from methane gas into usable energy. The goal is to help the county go from 'waste to worth.' The process is already being done on a small level, but a partnership and project will soon make it large scale.
Garbage dumped at Manatee County's Lena Road landfill will soon be converted from methane gas into usable energy. The goal is to help the county go from 'waste to worth.' The process is already being done on a small level, but a partnership and project will soon make it large scale.
Missing Florida teen shot to death, lit on fire by friends from school: Sheriff
Two Florida teenagers are in custody after deputies say a missing 14-year-old girl was found shot to death and set on fire.
Two Florida teenagers are in custody after deputies say a missing 14-year-old girl was found shot to death and set on fire.
Florida man leaves 3 cats to die in trash-filled house with no electricity after moving out: CCSO
A Florida man was arrested after deputies say he moved away and left three cats to die inside a trash-filled home.
A Florida man was arrested after deputies say he moved away and left three cats to die inside a trash-filled home.
Florida man killed by deputies told victim ‘get on your knees’ before firing shots in taunting 911 call: SJSO
A Florida sheriff’s office is releasing more information about what happened minutes before deputies shot and killed an armed suspect in St. Augustine.
A Florida sheriff’s office is releasing more information about what happened minutes before deputies shot and killed an armed suspect in St. Augustine.
Pepin Academies' Transitional Program helping graduates get additional training beyond the classroom
A school for students with developmental and learning disabilities in Tampa Bay started a transitional program to help its students enter the workforce.
A school for students with developmental and learning disabilities in Tampa Bay started a transitional program to help its students enter the workforce.
St. Pete man sentenced to prison for making child porn, trying to meet a minor for sex
A St. Petersburg man was sentenced to 27 years and 3 months in prison for charges of production of child sexual abuse material and attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, stemming from an undercover child predator sting in Marion County.
A St. Petersburg man was sentenced to 27 years and 3 months in prison for charges of production of child sexual abuse material and attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, stemming from an undercover child predator sting in Marion County.
Christmas Lane brings 1.5 million lights to Plant City
Christmas Lane is back for the holiday season in Plant City, transforming part of the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds into a massive walk-through winter wonderland.
Christmas Lane is back for the holiday season in Plant City, transforming part of the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds into a massive walk-through winter wonderland.
Polk County Sheriff's Office mourns death of deputy sheriff
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its deputy sheriffs.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its deputy sheriffs.
Florida woman burns kids who asked for more food after they had already eaten: OCSO
A woman who was living in the Florida panhandle is behind bars and under an ICE hold after deputies say she burned two children for asking for more food after they had already eaten.
A woman who was living in the Florida panhandle is behind bars and under an ICE hold after deputies say she burned two children for asking for more food after they had already eaten.
FDOT to host public hearing Thursday on Central Polk Parkway East plans
State transportation officials will be in Davenport Thursday night to take public comment on plans for a new stretch of the Central Polk Parkway East, a toll road that could eventually tie into a future connection serving Poinciana.
State transportation officials will be in Davenport Thursday night to take public comment on plans for a new stretch of the Central Polk Parkway East, a toll road that could eventually tie into a future connection serving Poinciana.
USF names Ohio State offensive coordinator as new head football coach
University of South Florida CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins announced that Brian Hartline is the new head football coach at the University of South Florida.
University of South Florida CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins announced that Brian Hartline is the new head football coach at the University of South Florida.
ER Doctors warn of e-bike dangers as serious injuries spike, crashes increase around Tampa Bay
Doctors at Orlando Health in Pinellas County said they see e-bike and e-scooter-related injuries every single day in their emergency room, and they warn it’s more serious than people might think.
Doctors at Orlando Health in Pinellas County said they see e-bike and e-scooter-related injuries every single day in their emergency room, and they warn it’s more serious than people might think.
Durant High School Orchestra looking for support before trip to Carnegie Hall in NYC
The Durant High School Chamber Orchestra was one of six high schools selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in March 2026.
The Durant High School Chamber Orchestra was one of six high schools selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in March 2026.
St. Pete officials confident Tropicana Field’s repairs will be done by Opening Day
The team of 200 at Tropicana Field isn’t the one usually in the dugout.
The team of 200 at Tropicana Field isn’t the one usually in the dugout.
Man found guilty after plowing into group outside Tampa strip club with semi-truck, killing 1
The man accused of plowing his semi-truck into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club was found guilty on all counts on Wednesday after a trial that lasted two days.
The man accused of plowing his semi-truck into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club was found guilty on all counts on Wednesday after a trial that lasted two days.
Tallest residential building on Florida’s Gulf Coast welcomes residents in downtown St. Pete
The tallest residential building on Florida’s Gulf Coast is now welcoming residents in downtown St. Pete.
The tallest residential building on Florida’s Gulf Coast is now welcoming residents in downtown St. Pete.
Derelict boat removed as Sarasota police clear waterways of hazards
They're an eyesore and a safety hazard. For years derelict boats have caused issues along Florida's coast.
They're an eyesore and a safety hazard. For years derelict boats have caused issues along Florida's coast.