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.
Rays, Hillsborough College enter ‘Memo of Understanding’ to start developing stadium, campus plans
The Tampa Bay Rays are a step closer to building a new stadium on the Tampa side of the bay. There was a vote at Hillsborough College (HC) on Tuesday that is the first step in that direction.
The Tampa Bay Rays are a step closer to building a new stadium on the Tampa side of the bay. There was a vote at Hillsborough College (HC) on Tuesday that is the first step in that direction.
'Free America Walkout' draws protesters across Tampa Bay area
Protesters across the Tampa Bay area stepped away from work, school and stores on Tuesday as part of the nationwide "Free America Walkout," marking one year since the start of President Donald Trump's second term.
Protesters across the Tampa Bay area stepped away from work, school and stores on Tuesday as part of the nationwide "Free America Walkout," marking one year since the start of President Donald Trump's second term.
Tampa-based developer proposes island destination to complement Manatee County cruise port plan
A second development proposal is emerging alongside plans for a potential cruise port in Manatee County.
A second development proposal is emerging alongside plans for a potential cruise port in Manatee County.
Pinellas Schools superintendent recommends school closures, consolidations as enrollment drops
A couple of schools in Pinellas County are on the chopping block.
A couple of schools in Pinellas County are on the chopping block.
Sarasota County School Board votes to cooperate with all law enforcement — including ICE — in ceremonial vote
The temperature outside was cold, but students, parents and community members were fired up.
The temperature outside was cold, but students, parents and community members were fired up.
Law enforcement to protect Tampa by land, air and sea as pirates pillage and plunder during Gasparilla
Local, state, and federal agencies are preparing for Gasparilla season, which officially starts this weekend with the Children’s Gasparilla Parade.
Local, state, and federal agencies are preparing for Gasparilla season, which officially starts this weekend with the Children’s Gasparilla Parade.
Lovers’ Oak: The history behind tree along Lake Morton that’s been around as long as the City of Lakeland
The view of Lake Morton is beautiful no matter where you stand, but there's one spot in particular that's quite famous.
The view of Lake Morton is beautiful no matter where you stand, but there's one spot in particular that's quite famous.
Women learning lessons on and off the mat at She Devil Jiu Jitsu Club
Through battles on the ground, women are learning all kinds of lessons at the She Devil Jiu Jitsu Club in New Port Richey.
Through battles on the ground, women are learning all kinds of lessons at the She Devil Jiu Jitsu Club in New Port Richey.
Raymond James Stadium gears up for NHL Stadium Series matchup
The Tampa Bay Lightning are gearing up to host the Boston Bruins for an outdoor game at Raymond James Stadium on February 1. It will be the first game in NHL history to be played in an outdoor football stadium in Florida.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are gearing up to host the Boston Bruins for an outdoor game at Raymond James Stadium on February 1. It will be the first game in NHL history to be played in an outdoor football stadium in Florida.
Fire rips through Ford dealership in Winter Haven
A Ford dealership in Winter Haven caught fire on Tuesday morning.
A Ford dealership in Winter Haven caught fire on Tuesday morning.
DeSantis pledging $26M to fund nursing education across Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his commitment to Florida’s nursing industry as he announced additional funding for state colleges, universities and private education during a press conference on the campus of St. Petersburg College.
Governor Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his commitment to Florida’s nursing industry as he announced additional funding for state colleges, universities and private education during a press conference on the campus of St. Petersburg College.
St. Petersburg outlines who could qualify for disaster recovery aid, buyouts, as demand surges
St. Petersburg is preparing to roll out the second phase of its $160 million disaster recovery plan, aimed at helping storm-affected residents either rebuild or move out of harm’s way.
St. Petersburg is preparing to roll out the second phase of its $160 million disaster recovery plan, aimed at helping storm-affected residents either rebuild or move out of harm’s way.
Indiana, Miami fans pack Tampa Bay watch parties for national championship game
The Indiana Hoosiers are champions for the first time in program history, defeating Miami 27-21 in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Indiana Hoosiers are champions for the first time in program history, defeating Miami 27-21 in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium.
No. 1 Indiana completes undefeated season beating No. 10 Miami 27-21 for the CFP National Championship.
No. 1 Indiana completed the first 16-0 season in modern college football history by defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27–21 to claim their first-ever national championship.
No. 1 Indiana completed the first 16-0 season in modern college football history by defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27–21 to claim their first-ever national championship.
Proposed cruise port near Sunshine Skyway sparks environmental concerns in Manatee County
A cruise terminal operating company, SSA Marine, in partnership with Tampa-based Slip Knott LLC, has announced plans for a privately funded cruise port on the 328-acre Knott-Cowen tract, located on the Gulf side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
A cruise terminal operating company, SSA Marine, in partnership with Tampa-based Slip Knott LLC, has announced plans for a privately funded cruise port on the 328-acre Knott-Cowen tract, located on the Gulf side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing kayaker who flipped into water near Honeymoon Island
The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a missing 18-year-old kayaker who disappeared on Sunday night after flipping his kayak into the water near Honeymoon Island, but the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will resume its search on Tuesday.
The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a missing 18-year-old kayaker who disappeared on Sunday night after flipping his kayak into the water near Honeymoon Island, but the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will resume its search on Tuesday.
Laws demanding race-based state action are unconstitutional, Florida AG declares
Florida Attorney General James Uthemeier issued an opinion in which he declared that state laws that call for race-based discrimination are unconstitutional and will not be enforced by his office.
Florida Attorney General James Uthemeier issued an opinion in which he declared that state laws that call for race-based discrimination are unconstitutional and will not be enforced by his office.
Florida woman torches neighbor’s home after argument, killing dog: LCSO
A dispute between neighbors in Southwest Florida ended with a dead dog and a woman under arrest.
A dispute between neighbors in Southwest Florida ended with a dead dog and a woman under arrest.
Florida duo accused of kidnapping Uber driver at gunpoint
A Florida man and woman were arrested after police say they kidnapped an Uber driver at gunpoint and tried to withdraw cash using credit cards.
A Florida man and woman were arrested after police say they kidnapped an Uber driver at gunpoint and tried to withdraw cash using credit cards.