Florida man turns five-acre property into winter wonderland
Thousands of lights fill a five-acre Nokomis property in Sarasota County.
Thousands of lights fill a five-acre Nokomis property in Sarasota County.
‘Nothing Short of a Miracle:' Polk County family welcomed home after 20 hours stranded at sea
Four generations of a Polk County family returned to church Sunday, one week after being rescued from their capsized boat.
Four generations of a Polk County family returned to church Sunday, one week after being rescued from their capsized boat.
St. Pete man arrested after stealing Cybertruck during test drive, causing $20K in damages: PCSO
A St. Petersburg man is accused of stealing a Tesla Cybertruck while on a test drive and causing approximately $20,000 in damages to the vehicle, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.
A St. Petersburg man is accused of stealing a Tesla Cybertruck while on a test drive and causing approximately $20,000 in damages to the vehicle, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.
Sanding Ovations wraps up successful comeback after later year's storms
Treasure Island’s signature sand sculpting festival wrapped up its final encore weekend on Sunday, marking a successful return after last year’s storms forced the event to cancel entirely.
Treasure Island’s signature sand sculpting festival wrapped up its final encore weekend on Sunday, marking a successful return after last year’s storms forced the event to cancel entirely.
Orban’s Nursery makes dramatic comeback after losing every Poinsettia in 2024 storms
One of the Bay Area’s most vibrant holiday traditions returned on Saturday as Orban’s Nursery in Bradenton displays and sells 50,000 poinsettias at its annual holiday kickoff.
One of the Bay Area’s most vibrant holiday traditions returned on Saturday as Orban’s Nursery in Bradenton displays and sells 50,000 poinsettias at its annual holiday kickoff.
2 dead, 3 hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash in Lakeland: PCSO
Two people are dead, and three others were sent to the hospital after four vehicles crashed in Lakeland Saturday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Two people are dead, and three others were sent to the hospital after four vehicles crashed in Lakeland Saturday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Sushi restaurant relocated to Seminole Heights
Ichiban Sushi Ramen started out in Tampa back in 1986. They were just a sushi bar at the beginning, but as their popularity grew, the menu grew. With that growth came more customers and the best part, loyal customers.
Ichiban Sushi Ramen started out in Tampa back in 1986. They were just a sushi bar at the beginning, but as their popularity grew, the menu grew. With that growth came more customers and the best part, loyal customers.
Davis Islands businesses bounce back with big turnout on Small Business Saturday
The Davis Islands community marked Small Business Saturday with a holiday market. More than 55 vendors, including new and returning businesses, lined the Village Shops area on Saturday, drawing crowds that organizers say far exceeded last year’s turnout.
The Davis Islands community marked Small Business Saturday with a holiday market. More than 55 vendors, including new and returning businesses, lined the Village Shops area on Saturday, drawing crowds that organizers say far exceeded last year’s turnout.
Fire damages New Port Richey 8-unit apartment: fire department
A fire broke out at an 8-unit apartment building in New Port Richey on Saturday, according to the fire department.
A fire broke out at an 8-unit apartment building in New Port Richey on Saturday, according to the fire department.
Shopapalooza returns for 15th year, bringing hundreds of local businesses to St. Pete’s waterfront
The 15th Annual Shopapalooza Festival kicked off Saturday at Vinoy Park, transforming 12 acres of St. Petersburg’s waterfront into one of the largest Small Business Saturday celebrations in the nation.
The 15th Annual Shopapalooza Festival kicked off Saturday at Vinoy Park, transforming 12 acres of St. Petersburg’s waterfront into one of the largest Small Business Saturday celebrations in the nation.
Several pets rescued from Bradenton apartment fire that causes over $1M in damages: CHFR
A fire at the Coral Club Apartments in Bradenton required several agencies to respond on Friday afternoon, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue.
A fire at the Coral Club Apartments in Bradenton required several agencies to respond on Friday afternoon, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue.
Gulfport hit-and-run critically injures 2 people riding electric scooter: PCSO
Two people riding an electric scooter were struck by a car in Gulfport on Friday evening and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for the driver.
Two people riding an electric scooter were struck by a car in Gulfport on Friday evening and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for the driver.
Tampa police officer arrested in off-duty incident
A Tampa police officer is on administrative leave after being arrested on Friday.
A Tampa police officer is on administrative leave after being arrested on Friday.
Florida leads nation in child drownings: Advocates push for enhanced safety measures
Florida, renowned for its sunny beaches and luxurious pools, holds a tragic distinction: it leads the nation in deadly child drownings.
Florida, renowned for its sunny beaches and luxurious pools, holds a tragic distinction: it leads the nation in deadly child drownings.
Angel Tree program receives 'overwhelming' support this year
The Salvation Army Angel Tree program makes sure Santa comes to every house.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree program makes sure Santa comes to every house.
Inmate dies in hospital after medical emergency at Falkenburg Road Jail: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate who passed away at the hospital Wednesday.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate who passed away at the hospital Wednesday.
Retail stores kick off holidays with exclusive deals, AI assistance tools make online shopping easier
Friday is retail's biggest day of the year—to kick off the holiday shopping season.
Friday is retail's biggest day of the year—to kick off the holiday shopping season.
3 hospitalized in bicycle–motorcycle crash, Clearwater police say
Clearwater police say three people were taken to the hospital, including one with possibly life-threatening injuries, after a motorcycle and bicycle crashed on Friday.
Clearwater police say three people were taken to the hospital, including one with possibly life-threatening injuries, after a motorcycle and bicycle crashed on Friday.
1 arrested, 2 on the run after armed trespassers spotted in Alafia State Park: HCSO
A man was arrested, and two suspects are still on the run after they were spotted carrying large guns inside Alafia State Park Thursday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
A man was arrested, and two suspects are still on the run after they were spotted carrying large guns inside Alafia State Park Thursday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Tampa woman arrested for DUI after rollover crash on I-275: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol says a Tampa woman was arrested for DUI after two vehicles were involved in a rollover crash on Interstate 275 Thursday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol says a Tampa woman was arrested for DUI after two vehicles were involved in a rollover crash on Interstate 275 Thursday night.



















