Hillsborough County man accused of using fiery propane tank to torch restaurant: HCSO

A man is accused of using a propane tank to set a restaurant on fire Tuesday morning while armed with two knives, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Cyclosporiasis cases in Florida: County-by-county reports

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating several clusters of Cyclosporiasis outbreaks in at least 17 states, including Florida.

Zephyrhills house fire kills beloved father, youth baseball coach

A fast-moving house fire claimed the life of a 44-year-old youth baseball coach inside his Zephyr Heights home, officials and family members said.

Shooting victim arrested in connection with Clearwater ‘teen takeover’ as police issue 6 warrants for rioting

Clearwater police have obtained arrest warrants for five teens and one man accused of rioting during a massive gathering on Clearwater Beach. Investigators say the suspects were part of a disruptive social media trend that ended in gunfire.

Hillsborough County man arrested after DUI crash leaves 2 seriously hurt: HCSO

A Carrollwood man is behind bars on multiple DUI charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he caused a multi-vehicle crash and drove through a fence, critically injuring a person before leaving the scene on foot.

Evan Longoria jersey retirement brings late Don Zimmer's family to the field

Tampa Bay Rays legend Evan Longoria will permanently take his place among franchise icons Sunday when the team officially retires his No. 3 jersey at Tropicana Field.

Summer Book Bus hands out 10,000 free books to children in Pinellas County

Children climbed aboard a school bus Wednesday at the Police Athletic League of St. Petersburg, where seats were replaced entirely with shelves of reading material. 

Polk County Public Schools needs dozens of bus drivers before start of classes

Polk County Public Schools officials are urgently hiring full-time bus drivers to fill 70 vacancies caused by rapid population growth and recent retirements.

One-on-One: Senate candidate Angie Nixon outlines positions on housing, healthcare, and foreign policy

State Representative Angie Nixon, a Jacksonville Democrat known for her vocal advocacy in the Florida House, is seeking her party’s nomination in Florida’s 2026 U.S. Senate special election.

Florida federal judge orders DHS to restore voter database access to 4 states: Reports

A federal judge ordered the Department of Homeland Security to continue giving four Republican-led states access to a voter citizenship verification database, defying a previous order originally blocking access.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Five Tampa Bay area cases reported

Local health experts are watching the latest cyclosporiasis outbreak closely as five cases have been reported in the Tampa Bay area.

Florida governor race: Viral moments, insults, lawsuits becomes hallmarks of GOP primary fight

A chaotic multi-candidate battle for the Republican gubernatorial nomination has devolved into a series of insults, altercations and lawsuits as challengers attempt to unseat frontrunner Rep. Byron Donalds.

Wesley Chapel family mourns man killed by falling tree during storm

A Wesley Chapel family is heartbroken and remembering the life of Mark Godsey, who was killed when a large tree crashed onto his home during strong storms in Pasco County earlier this week.

Tasty Home Cookin: Sarasota restaurant closing after 36 years

A legendary family restaurant landmark off Tuttle Avenue in Sarasota is shutting down after more than three decades of serving the community due to rising operational costs.