Palm Harbor science teacher recovering, leaning on community after tragic lightning strike in Peru
For James Fernandez and his wife, Alexis, sitting in their Clearwater home, reading through over 250 cards brings much-needed light to what’s been a difficult past four months.
For James Fernandez and his wife, Alexis, sitting in their Clearwater home, reading through over 250 cards brings much-needed light to what’s been a difficult past four months.
Tampa Bay Rays proposed stadium plan sparks debate over $2.3B price tag
A high-stakes pitch over a brand-new Tampa Bay Rays stadium is heating up in Hillsborough County.
A high-stakes pitch over a brand-new Tampa Bay Rays stadium is heating up in Hillsborough County.
North Port High School chorus teacher arrested, accused of sexual activity with minor
He was put into a position of trust and led North Port High School's chorus.
He was put into a position of trust and led North Port High School's chorus.
Attorneys for couple accused in Brandon murder set the table for self-defense case
James Llanos and Lizeina Cepeda appeared in Hillsborough County Court Friday for a pretrial detention hearing.
James Llanos and Lizeina Cepeda appeared in Hillsborough County Court Friday for a pretrial detention hearing.
Tiger Woods arrested in Florida, suspected of DUI, after Jupiter Island crash: Officials
Professional golfer Tiger Woods has been arrested in Florida under suspicion of DUI after a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida.
Professional golfer Tiger Woods has been arrested in Florida under suspicion of DUI after a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida.
Tampa charter school's new 'BIZI' currency credited with changing culture on campus
BIZI debuted this school year at IDEA Hope K-8. It's an incentive program that rewards a variety of good student behaviors.
BIZI debuted this school year at IDEA Hope K-8. It's an incentive program that rewards a variety of good student behaviors.
Second person arrested on murder charge in 2024 Sarasota shooting: Police
A second person was arrested in connection with a 2024 shooting that left a man dead in a Sarasota neighborhood, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A second person was arrested in connection with a 2024 shooting that left a man dead in a Sarasota neighborhood, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Artemis II: Meet 'Rise,' the zero gravity indicator, designed by California second-grader
A second-grade student from California has designed the mascot that will join NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon -- known as the zero gravity indicator.
A second-grade student from California has designed the mascot that will join NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon -- known as the zero gravity indicator.
Braden Peters: Influencer 'Clavicular' arrested in Florida; allegedly instigated fight at Airbnb rental
A popular social media streamer and influencer has been arrested in Florida. Braden Peters, who is known as "Clavicular" online and associated with the so-called "Looksmaxxing" social media trend, was arrested in Broward County on a warrant from Osceola County.
A popular social media streamer and influencer has been arrested in Florida. Braden Peters, who is known as "Clavicular" online and associated with the so-called "Looksmaxxing" social media trend, was arrested in Broward County on a warrant from Osceola County.
Tampa woman accused of DUI, assaulting troopers after 132 mph chase ends in serious rollover crash: FHP
A Tampa woman is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she led troopers on a high-speed chase along the Howard Frankland Bridge, causing a rollover crash that seriously injured another driver Tuesday night. Whitney Joseph, 25, is accused of kicking and hitting troopers during her arrest, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Tampa woman is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she led troopers on a high-speed chase along the Howard Frankland Bridge, causing a rollover crash that seriously injured another driver Tuesday night. Whitney Joseph, 25, is accused of kicking and hitting troopers during her arrest, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay at ‘critical capacity,’ urging community to adopt or foster larger dogs
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is asking for the community's help after both of their locations have reached a critical capacity for larger dogs.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is asking for the community's help after both of their locations have reached a critical capacity for larger dogs.
Sarasota police crack down on illegal jet ski rentals after deadly crash
Spring break remains in full swing across Florida, bringing large crowds to beaches and heavy boat traffic to Sarasota area waters, and Sarasota Police say they are stepping up their enforcement against unlicensed jet ski rental companies.
Spring break remains in full swing across Florida, bringing large crowds to beaches and heavy boat traffic to Sarasota area waters, and Sarasota Police say they are stepping up their enforcement against unlicensed jet ski rental companies.
Violent death investigation underway in Bartow: PCSO
A violent death investigation is underway after a man in Bartow died Thursday night.
A violent death investigation is underway after a man in Bartow died Thursday night.
Attempt to develop land in Hillsborough County fails
A developer failed to receive multiple approvals he needed in Hillsborough County on Thursday to turn a piece of land into a neighborhood with commercial space.
A developer failed to receive multiple approvals he needed in Hillsborough County on Thursday to turn a piece of land into a neighborhood with commercial space.
How Tampa Bay Water is using a bypass canal to fight severe drought
Water is a precious resource, especially as the Tampa Bay area goes through an extreme drought.
Water is a precious resource, especially as the Tampa Bay area goes through an extreme drought.
Neighbors fed up with house of horrors in Hudson, 'Make arrests, that's what needs to happen'
Neighbors have growing concerns about what they call a house of horrors along Cadillac Avenue in Hudson.
Neighbors have growing concerns about what they call a house of horrors along Cadillac Avenue in Hudson.
Brother and sister charged after an explosive device was found outside MacDill Air Force Base
A Florida man accused of planting an explosive device outside MacDill Air Force Base has fled to China, while his sister is now in custody after both were charged in connection with the incident, federal officials announced Thursday.
A Florida man accused of planting an explosive device outside MacDill Air Force Base has fled to China, while his sister is now in custody after both were charged in connection with the incident, federal officials announced Thursday.
Florida Poly team develops new tech that can detect microplastics, nanoplastics in water
Florida Polytechnic University has developed a modified electrochemical sensor that can quickly detect microplastics using just a drop of water.
Florida Polytechnic University has developed a modified electrochemical sensor that can quickly detect microplastics using just a drop of water.
Detroit Lions player mentioned in text messages connected to robbery, kidnapping case
A sixth suspect has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa that detectives say is linked to a rental home used by Terrion Arnold, a cornerback for the Detroit Lions.
A sixth suspect has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa that detectives say is linked to a rental home used by Terrion Arnold, a cornerback for the Detroit Lions.