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.
Lake Wales senior community celebrates rejection of proposed sand mine
A senior community in Lake Wales is celebrating because a proposed sand mine will not be constructed next door.
A senior community in Lake Wales is celebrating because a proposed sand mine will not be constructed next door.
Trial against Temple Terrace woman accused in deadly DUI crash begins
DUI manslaughter case shows the defendant drinking at the bar moments before fatal accident.
DUI manslaughter case shows the defendant drinking at the bar moments before fatal accident.
City of Tampa buying water earlier than normal to meet demand during shortage
The city of Tampa gets most of its water from the Hillsborough River, which isn’t very full right now because it wasn’t a very rainy “rainy season."
The city of Tampa gets most of its water from the Hillsborough River, which isn’t very full right now because it wasn’t a very rainy “rainy season."
Florida lawmakers push to make American Flamingo the official state bird
For many Floridians, the flamingo feels like an obvious symbol of the Sunshine State. From "Phoebe" the giant flamingo sculpture at Tampa International Airport, to the bird’s presence on countless souvenirs, it’s easy to assume it already holds official status.
For many Floridians, the flamingo feels like an obvious symbol of the Sunshine State. From "Phoebe" the giant flamingo sculpture at Tampa International Airport, to the bird’s presence on countless souvenirs, it’s easy to assume it already holds official status.
Flamingo Festival at Sunken Gardens happening Sunday
The annual Flamingo Festival is being held at Sunken Gardens in St. Pete on Sunday.
The annual Flamingo Festival is being held at Sunken Gardens in St. Pete on Sunday.
OXH Gallery in Hyde Park showcases artists outside of Tampa Bay
The OXH Gallery hopes to share different points of view by showcasing artists from outside the Tampa Bay area.
The OXH Gallery hopes to share different points of view by showcasing artists from outside the Tampa Bay area.
Glass of Life provides classes for community
Tucked into a corner of St. Pete is a colorful world of reflective glass. The Glass of Life studio offers a creative space for beginners and experienced artists.
Tucked into a corner of St. Pete is a colorful world of reflective glass. The Glass of Life studio offers a creative space for beginners and experienced artists.
Watch: SUV smashes into Florida UPS store
An SUV smashed into a UPS Store in Fort Myers, on Monday and the shocking moment was caught on camera.
An SUV smashed into a UPS Store in Fort Myers, on Monday and the shocking moment was caught on camera.
Florida woman strangles nurse with ankle monitor power cord: Pinellas Park police
A Seminole woman has been charged with attempted murder after she attacked and strangled a nurse at Windmoor Healthcare in Pinellas Park, according to police.
A Seminole woman has been charged with attempted murder after she attacked and strangled a nurse at Windmoor Healthcare in Pinellas Park, according to police.
3 hospitalized after garbage truck overturns on Bayside Bridge in Clearwater: FHP
Three people were sent to the hospital after a garbage truck traveling on Clearwater’s Bayside Bridge had a mechanical issue and flipped on its side Tuesday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Three people were sent to the hospital after a garbage truck traveling on Clearwater’s Bayside Bridge had a mechanical issue and flipped on its side Tuesday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
PSTA approves Hubbard’s Marina as ferry operator to connect Tampa and St. Pete
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s board has unanimously approved Hubbard’s Marina as the operator of the revamped, year-round ferry that will sail between Tampa and St. Pete.
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s board has unanimously approved Hubbard’s Marina as the operator of the revamped, year-round ferry that will sail between Tampa and St. Pete.
65-year-old St. Pete man accused of molesting young girl, police say
A 65-year-old St. Petersburg man was arrested after police say he sexually abused a child under the age of 12.
A 65-year-old St. Petersburg man was arrested after police say he sexually abused a child under the age of 12.
Governor DeSantis announces over $112M in grants to improve state’s water quality and supply
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the state was awarding more than $112M in grants to improve water quality and supply across Florida’s Gulf Coast and Central Florida.
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the state was awarding more than $112M in grants to improve water quality and supply across Florida’s Gulf Coast and Central Florida.
Tampa Bay officials warn drawbacks on tax cuts
A set of four proposed constitutional amendments designed to reduce property taxes for Florida homeowners moved forward on Tuesday in the Florida House.
A set of four proposed constitutional amendments designed to reduce property taxes for Florida homeowners moved forward on Tuesday in the Florida House.
$1 toll plan on St. Pete Beach meets fierce opposition from locals
At Monday night’s commission meeting, St. Pete Beach city staff outlined more than $200 million in capital improvement needs coming over the next five years, mostly tied to wastewater and stormwater systems.
At Monday night’s commission meeting, St. Pete Beach city staff outlined more than $200 million in capital improvement needs coming over the next five years, mostly tied to wastewater and stormwater systems.
Former Tampa police chief's husband fired as code enforcement director after FDLE investigation
Tampa's Code Enforcement Director Keith O'Connor, who is also the husband of former Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, was fired by the city after an FDLE investigation.
Tampa's Code Enforcement Director Keith O'Connor, who is also the husband of former Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, was fired by the city after an FDLE investigation.
St. Petersburg community faces further delays in grocery store development at Tangerine Plaza
Residents of South St. Petersburg, who have long been living in a food desert, may have to wait even longer for a promised grocery store at Tangerine Plaza.
Residents of South St. Petersburg, who have long been living in a food desert, may have to wait even longer for a promised grocery store at Tangerine Plaza.
Frostproof man behind bars for Lake Wales shooting that left 1 dead: Police
A homicide investigation is underway in Lake Wales after a 20-year-old was shot and killed at a home across the street from Holy Spirit Catholic Church, according to police.
A homicide investigation is underway in Lake Wales after a 20-year-old was shot and killed at a home across the street from Holy Spirit Catholic Church, according to police.
Good Samaritan saves 81-year-old woman after fall into pond in Riverview
Andrew Johnson never expected to become a hero on Tuesday night, but when he noticed a woman falling into a pond, he didn't hesitate.
Andrew Johnson never expected to become a hero on Tuesday night, but when he noticed a woman falling into a pond, he didn't hesitate.