Tampa house fire leaves cat dead, 5 other pets rescued: HCFR
A cat passed away, and five other pets were rescued from a home that caught fire in Tampa Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A cat passed away, and five other pets were rescued from a home that caught fire in Tampa Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Pinellas tourism creates more than $10 billion in economic impact, report finds
A new report from Visit St. Pete-Clearwater's last fiscal year shows tourism remained a major economic driver in Pinellas County in 2025.
A new report from Visit St. Pete-Clearwater's last fiscal year shows tourism remained a major economic driver in Pinellas County in 2025.
‘Florida Man’s home’ in Pinellas Park could become Airbnb under new owners
Growing up, Jena Spencer’s house was the neighborhood playground.
Growing up, Jena Spencer’s house was the neighborhood playground.
Lakeland Habitat for Humanity launches 'legacy' home program for seniors to help prevent homelessness
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets.
A Lakeland nonprofit housing organization is launching a first-of-a-kind program that aims to prevent senior residents from ending up on the streets.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch on Rays potentially moving to Tampa, focuses for reelection bid
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is about to kick off his reelection bid, and it comes at a time when the city is at a crossroads.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is about to kick off his reelection bid, and it comes at a time when the city is at a crossroads.
Port Tampa Bay held first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students
Port Tampa Bay held its first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students on Wednesday.
Port Tampa Bay held its first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students on Wednesday.
Florida woman steals $30K of property from disabled Vietnam veteran in her care: CCSO
A woman who was supposed to be caring for a disabled Vietnam veteran is accused of stealing $30,000 worth of his property.
A woman who was supposed to be caring for a disabled Vietnam veteran is accused of stealing $30,000 worth of his property.
Electric bicycle battery sparks Citrus County house fire: CCFR
A Citrus County house fire is being blamed on an electric bicycle battery that was charging.
A Citrus County house fire is being blamed on an electric bicycle battery that was charging.
Tampa Bay Lightning to stay at Benchmark Arena through 2043
The Tampa Bay Lightning are staying in Tampa for the long haul after Hillsborough County commissioners signed off on a new lease extension agreement.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are staying in Tampa for the long haul after Hillsborough County commissioners signed off on a new lease extension agreement.
Fire spreads between homes in Tampa neighborhood: HCFR
Firefighters battled flames that spread across two homes in a Tampa neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Firefighters battled flames that spread across two homes in a Tampa neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Manatee County School District breaks ground on 8th high school in Lakewood Ranch area
The Manatee County School District broke ground on the eighth high school in the Lakewood Ranch area.
The Manatee County School District broke ground on the eighth high school in the Lakewood Ranch area.
Florida boat captain accused of selling cocaine found at sea
A Florida charter boat captain ran into murky water after deputies said he was selling drugs reportedly found at sea.
A Florida charter boat captain ran into murky water after deputies said he was selling drugs reportedly found at sea.
Tampa 'super speeder' jailed after going more than 140 mph on I-4: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol says a man was arrested early Wednesday morning after a trooper clocked a sedan traveling at more than 140 mph on Interstate 4 in Plant City.
The Florida Highway Patrol says a man was arrested early Wednesday morning after a trooper clocked a sedan traveling at more than 140 mph on Interstate 4 in Plant City.
Video: Florida trooper, deputy leap to safety as driver sideswipes patrol vehicles on I-95
Dashcam video shows a Florida state trooper and a deputy nearly getting struck by a car on the side of I-95 in Volusia County.
Dashcam video shows a Florida state trooper and a deputy nearly getting struck by a car on the side of I-95 in Volusia County.
Pit bull found wandering on I-275 median in Tampa
A pit bull standing in the median of I-275 was rescued on Wednesday morning.
A pit bull standing in the median of I-275 was rescued on Wednesday morning.
Clearwater shooting sends 2 to hospital: Police
Clearwater police are investigating a shooting that landed two men in the hospital on Tuesday night.
Clearwater police are investigating a shooting that landed two men in the hospital on Tuesday night.
National Passenger Safety Week aims to have drivers and passengers speak up for safety
It is National Passenger Safety Week, and it reminds us that road safety doesn’t start and end with the driver.
It is National Passenger Safety Week, and it reminds us that road safety doesn’t start and end with the driver.
SeaWorld Orlando offers Florida teachers free admission
The free Florida Teacher Card is valid for unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando through Sept. 3.
The free Florida Teacher Card is valid for unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando through Sept. 3.
AI data centers use massive amounts of power and water, Florida lawmakers want new rules
Florida lawmakers are moving forward with a bill aimed at putting restrictions on large data centers. These are massive facilities that power everything from streaming video to artificial intelligence.
Florida lawmakers are moving forward with a bill aimed at putting restrictions on large data centers. These are massive facilities that power everything from streaming video to artificial intelligence.
Abduction attempt leads to deadly self-defense shooting in Bradenton on New Year's Day: MCSO
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has now determined that a deadly shooting early in the morning on New Year's Day was an act of self-defense after they say the victim tried to abduct the shooter's wife.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has now determined that a deadly shooting early in the morning on New Year's Day was an act of self-defense after they say the victim tried to abduct the shooter's wife.