Florida high school student-athlete ECG requirement: How screenings work
A new Florida law now requires many high school student-athletes to receive a one-time electrocardiogram (ECG) heart screening before participating in FHSAA athletics.
A new Florida law now requires many high school student-athletes to receive a one-time electrocardiogram (ECG) heart screening before participating in FHSAA athletics.
USF student creates jewelry sensor to detect drink-spiking drugs
A former University of South Florida beach volleyball player is developing jewelry with a sensor designed to warn people when dangerous drugs have been slipped into their drinks.
A former University of South Florida beach volleyball player is developing jewelry with a sensor designed to warn people when dangerous drugs have been slipped into their drinks.
Family remembers 3-year-old victim in murder case: 'She was smart, funny, and beautiful'
A Hillsborough County family is remembering a three-year-old girl after investigators say she died at the hands of her caregiver.
A Hillsborough County family is remembering a three-year-old girl after investigators say she died at the hands of her caregiver.
St. Pete Beach parking: Business owners say higher rates drive customers away
Higher parking rates at St. Pete Beach are drawing criticism from local business owners who say the increased costs are keeping visitors away. One owner has launched an online petition urging city leaders to revisit the parking policy before more businesses are affected.
Higher parking rates at St. Pete Beach are drawing criticism from local business owners who say the increased costs are keeping visitors away. One owner has launched an online petition urging city leaders to revisit the parking policy before more businesses are affected.
Eagle Lake death investigation: Polk County deputies identified potential suspect in woman's suspicious death
Deputies are conducting a suspicious death investigation in Eagle Lake after finding a woman dead on Wilder Way, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies are conducting a suspicious death investigation in Eagle Lake after finding a woman dead on Wilder Way, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa teens accused of assaulting homeless people because they were ‘bored’ charged with attempted murder
Tampa police arrested three teenagers on attempted murder and hate crime charges following a violent spree on July 13 that left a man fighting for his life in critical condition.
Tampa police arrested three teenagers on attempted murder and hate crime charges following a violent spree on July 13 that left a man fighting for his life in critical condition.
Why the reward for a Florida murder suspect just jumped to $16K
The reward for information leading to wanted suspect Isabelle Rose Johnson has increased to $16,000 in a multistate manhunt.
The reward for information leading to wanted suspect Isabelle Rose Johnson has increased to $16,000 in a multistate manhunt.
Driver loses control of SUV before slamming into Carrollwood restaurant, 3 vehicles
An SUV driver lost control and crashed into a Carrollwood restaurant Tuesday afternoon after hitting three other vehicles in the parking lot.
An SUV driver lost control and crashed into a Carrollwood restaurant Tuesday afternoon after hitting three other vehicles in the parking lot.
TSA Gold+ program: Tampa International Airport joining public-private security partnership
Tampa International Airport is joining a new nationwide voluntary program that transfers airport security operations to private contractors while maintaining federal oversight.
Tampa International Airport is joining a new nationwide voluntary program that transfers airport security operations to private contractors while maintaining federal oversight.
South Tampa dog survives bufo toad encounter in backyard
A South Tampa woman is urging pet owners to be on the lookout for Bufo toads after her dog survived an encounter earlier this month.
A South Tampa woman is urging pet owners to be on the lookout for Bufo toads after her dog survived an encounter earlier this month.
North Manasota Key coastal erosion: Seawalls threaten homes and sea turtle nests
A domino effect of coastal erosion along North Manasota Key is washing away sea turtle nests and threatening homes, leaving residents and experts asking for natural solutions over man-made structures of sea walls.
A domino effect of coastal erosion along North Manasota Key is washing away sea turtle nests and threatening homes, leaving residents and experts asking for natural solutions over man-made structures of sea walls.
Authorities work to identify suspected drowning victim at Withlacoochee State Forest campground
Investigators are working to identify a drowning victim found in the Withlacoochee River at River Junction Campground in Webster Tuesday morning.
Investigators are working to identify a drowning victim found in the Withlacoochee River at River Junction Campground in Webster Tuesday morning.
Manatee County illegal gambling shutdown: Over $23K seized, detectives say
Detectives with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office shut down an illegal gambling operation at a local storefront in Bradenton Friday night following a weeks-long investigation.
Detectives with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office shut down an illegal gambling operation at a local storefront in Bradenton Friday night following a weeks-long investigation.
Florida postal worker who picked up stray cats on route kept over 70 animals in squalor: MCSO
Martin County deputies arrested a 77-year-old woman after discovering between 70 and 80 animals living in squalid conditions inside her home.
Martin County deputies arrested a 77-year-old woman after discovering between 70 and 80 animals living in squalid conditions inside her home.
2 arrested after $96K vandalism caught on camera at St. Pete apartment building: Police
Two men turned themselves in to St. Petersburg police after they allegedly caused nearly $100,000 in damage to a downtown apartment building earlier in July.
Two men turned themselves in to St. Petersburg police after they allegedly caused nearly $100,000 in damage to a downtown apartment building earlier in July.
Polk County shoe repair expert becomes social media sensation as ‘America’s Cobbler’
Inside a small shoe repair shop in Polk County, Jim McFarland is keeping a fading American trade alive while introducing the art of cobbling to an entirely new generation.
Inside a small shoe repair shop in Polk County, Jim McFarland is keeping a fading American trade alive while introducing the art of cobbling to an entirely new generation.
Tampa hosts SEC Media Days for the first time ever
It's a landmark week for both the city of Tampa and the world of college football. For the first time in history, Tampa is hosting SEC Media Days — the unofficial kickoff to the college football season.
It's a landmark week for both the city of Tampa and the world of college football. For the first time in history, Tampa is hosting SEC Media Days — the unofficial kickoff to the college football season.
Hillsborough Schools discusses plan to reduce classroom screen time
Hillsborough County School Board members are expected to meet again Tuesday to discuss the district’s new screen time guidance aimed at creating a better balance between technology use and unplugged time spent working and interacting in the classroom.
Hillsborough County School Board members are expected to meet again Tuesday to discuss the district’s new screen time guidance aimed at creating a better balance between technology use and unplugged time spent working and interacting in the classroom.
'Long Island Lolita' Amy Fisher's son charged as cops probe possible microwave link in cat's killing
The adult son of notorious "Long Island Lolita" Amy Fisher and his girlfriend are facing felony animal-cruelty charges in the disturbing death of their pet cat, Reaper, according to Florida court records.
The adult son of notorious "Long Island Lolita" Amy Fisher and his girlfriend are facing felony animal-cruelty charges in the disturbing death of their pet cat, Reaper, according to Florida court records.
Hillsborough man arrested, accused of kicking and hitting dog: Deputies
Romar Carter, 23, faces an aggravated animal cruelty charge after deputies said witnesses saw him hitting and kicking his dog with a leash Sunday night in Hillsborough County.
Romar Carter, 23, faces an aggravated animal cruelty charge after deputies said witnesses saw him hitting and kicking his dog with a leash Sunday night in Hillsborough County.