Preservationists claim old Eagle Lake schoolhouse slated for demolition qualifies for massive grants
A newly formed historical society is fighting to save the last historic building in Eagle Lake from a city plan to tear it down and build a new city hall complex.
A newly formed historical society is fighting to save the last historic building in Eagle Lake from a city plan to tear it down and build a new city hall complex.
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, Gulf Coast flood risk grows
Tropical Storm Bertha formed Monday evening and strengthened overnight in the Gulf, continuing to slowly organize as it tracks near the northern Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Tropical Storm Bertha formed Monday evening and strengthened overnight in the Gulf, continuing to slowly organize as it tracks near the northern Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Moffitt cancer survivor paddles 2,300 miles with his dog after groundbreaking treatment
Frank Carter has always chased adventure. But after a cancer diagnosis threatened to change everything, the Orange County man found a new purpose.
Frank Carter has always chased adventure. But after a cancer diagnosis threatened to change everything, the Orange County man found a new purpose.
Man accused of killing girlfriend after stabbing her 65 times; State Attorney’s Office seeks death penalty
A former MacDill Air Force Base data analyst could face the death penalty after prosecutors say he brutally stabbed his girlfriend 65 times inside his Tampa home on June 19.
A former MacDill Air Force Base data analyst could face the death penalty after prosecutors say he brutally stabbed his girlfriend 65 times inside his Tampa home on June 19.
How Florida's redrawn district map shifts Kathy Castor's reelection odds
Rep. Kathy Castor is preparing for the toughest reelection battle of her Congressional career after Republican state leaders redrew her Tampa Bay district to favor conservative voters.
Rep. Kathy Castor is preparing for the toughest reelection battle of her Congressional career after Republican state leaders redrew her Tampa Bay district to favor conservative voters.
Cyclospora outbreak: FDA declares Taylor Farms lettuce test false positive, but data still supports recall
Federal health officials declared that a recent Cyclospora-positive test result from Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce samples was a false positive.
Federal health officials declared that a recent Cyclospora-positive test result from Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce samples was a false positive.
Clearwater launches Adopt-a-Drain program to help prevent flooding
Clearwater recently started the Adopt-a-Drain program to allow residents to claim a storm drain and commit to keeping it clean.
Clearwater recently started the Adopt-a-Drain program to allow residents to claim a storm drain and commit to keeping it clean.
Ellenton eyesore: Neighbors fear possible squatters in run-down Colony Cove home
A run-down home in Manatee County has turned one woman's retirement into a nightmare.
A run-down home in Manatee County has turned one woman's retirement into a nightmare.
How a small, underwater creature in Antarctica could help fight skin cancer in Florida
USF researchers traveled to Antarctica this year to continue their research into a tiny organism that could help in the fight against melanoma.
USF researchers traveled to Antarctica this year to continue their research into a tiny organism that could help in the fight against melanoma.
Pacific Rim restaurant owner vows to rebuild after blaze
A fire heavily damaged Pacific Rim, a staple Sarasota restaurant on Hillview Street, leaving its owners determined to rebuild after nearly 30 years in business.
A fire heavily damaged Pacific Rim, a staple Sarasota restaurant on Hillview Street, leaving its owners determined to rebuild after nearly 30 years in business.
Colombian man accused of DUI at 101 mph on I-4 now faces ICE hold: PCSO
A Colombian man who deputies say is in the United States illegally was arrested Saturday after allegedly driving more than 100 mph while impaired on Interstate 4 in Polk County, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Colombian man who deputies say is in the United States illegally was arrested Saturday after allegedly driving more than 100 mph while impaired on Interstate 4 in Polk County, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Hillsborough woman accused of murder in death of 3-year-old girl: HCSO
A Hillsborough County woman was arrested in connection with the death of a 3-year-old girl who investigators say suffered deadly injuries while in her care.
A Hillsborough County woman was arrested in connection with the death of a 3-year-old girl who investigators say suffered deadly injuries while in her care.
3 men accused of using jail trustee to smuggle meth, tobacco and drugs into Florida jail
Three men face criminal charges after law enforcement uncovered a scheme to smuggle drugs and tobacco into a Florida jail facility using a decoy package operation, according to the Bay County Sheriff's Office.
Three men face criminal charges after law enforcement uncovered a scheme to smuggle drugs and tobacco into a Florida jail facility using a decoy package operation, according to the Bay County Sheriff's Office.
Hillsborough deputies arrest suspect in $20,000 stolen identity jewelry case
A man was arrested two months after being accused of buying $20,000 worth of jewelry using someone else’s identity in Hillsborough County.
A man was arrested two months after being accused of buying $20,000 worth of jewelry using someone else’s identity in Hillsborough County.
Young apprentices keep rare clock repair craft alive in Tampa
Inside Boyd Clocks, time still ticks, chimes and depends on a skilled human touch.
Inside Boyd Clocks, time still ticks, chimes and depends on a skilled human touch.
Florida man who allegedly lured women with dating app could have more victims: authorities
Palm Beach County authorities are asking women to come forward if they’ve had encounters with a Florida man who allegedly met victims through online dating platforms.
Palm Beach County authorities are asking women to come forward if they’ve had encounters with a Florida man who allegedly met victims through online dating platforms.
Florida Back-to-School Tax Holiday starts Monday: What you can save on
Florida's month-long Back-to-School Tax Holiday officially begins Monday, allowing families statewide to purchase computers, clothes and traditional school supplies completely tax-free.
Florida's month-long Back-to-School Tax Holiday officially begins Monday, allowing families statewide to purchase computers, clothes and traditional school supplies completely tax-free.
Former Scouts fight proposed sale of 604 acres at Sand Hill Scout Reservation
For generations, Sand Hill Reservation has served as a destination for camping, hiking and Scout activities in Hernando County. Now, a proposal involving nearly half of the property has former Scouts fighting to preserve a place they say helped shape their lives.
For generations, Sand Hill Reservation has served as a destination for camping, hiking and Scout activities in Hernando County. Now, a proposal involving nearly half of the property has former Scouts fighting to preserve a place they say helped shape their lives.
Tropical Depression Two expected to become tropical storm Monday
Tropical Depression Two continues to organize in the Gulf and is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm later Monday as it tracks near Florida's northern Gulf Coast over the next several days.
Tropical Depression Two continues to organize in the Gulf and is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm later Monday as it tracks near Florida's northern Gulf Coast over the next several days.
$11K reward for Florida murder suspect Isabelle Johnson as search widens
A multi-state manhunt is intensifying across Florida, Georgia and Alabama for 38-year-old Isabelle Rose Johnson, who is wanted for murder.
A multi-state manhunt is intensifying across Florida, Georgia and Alabama for 38-year-old Isabelle Rose Johnson, who is wanted for murder.