Clearwater art exhibition: Local teachers showcase masterpieces

Pinellas County art teachers are stepping out of their classrooms and into the spotlight to showcase their own creative talents in a new gallery display. 

Gulfport artist turns bronze and copper into one-of-a-kind art

Eric Allen Folsom Jr. was born and raised in St. Petersburg and has been connected to Gulfport since he was an infant.

Hudson DUI arrest: Woman with children in car crashes into building and deputy's SUV: FHP

A Florida woman was arrested on multiple DUI-related charges after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say she crashed into a chiropractic building and backed into a Pasco County deputy's patrol SUV.

'You wanna get hit?' Tourist arrested trying to fly home after Davenport resort rampage

A Wisconsin traveler trying to board a flight home was arrested after deputies said she intentionally rammed a Davenport security guard with a vehicle on the Fourth of July.

Florida weather: Saharan dust brings poor air quality

A massive plume of Saharan dust drifting across the Atlantic Ocean will blanket Florida on Wednesday, threatening local air quality while suppressing regional tropical activity.

Palmetto woman dies after boat crashes into mangroves: FWC

A Palmetto woman was killed after a boat carrying seven people crashed into mangroves in Manatee County over the holiday weekend, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Florida deputies rescue child from unsafe living conditions during drug investigation: OCSO

Three people have been arrested, and a young child was removed from a home after deputies say they discovered deplorable living conditions while serving a search warrant as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.

St. Pete museum plans new discovery center for older kids

Great Explorations Children's Museum is inviting the Bay Area community to help shape the future of a planned discovery center designed to expand hands-on learning opportunities for older children and teens.

Mega Millions jackpot hits $600 million: Next drawing, cash option, winning numbers

The Mega Millions jackpot is still up for grabs. No one won the estimated $576 million jackpot during Tuesday night's drawing, so the jackpot has rolled over and increased to a whopping $604 million.

Tampa tire pollution: Study tracks toxic chemical in Hillsborough River

Florida International University researchers are examining how rain flushes toxic tire-wear pollutants into the Hillsborough River to help safeguard local ecosystems.

Treasure Island commission delays beachfront hotel redevelopment vote

A controversial beachfront redevelopment plan is on hold again after Treasure Island city commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday night to delay the proposal.

Suspect behind bars after deadly Tampa shooting: Police

A man facing a first-degree murder charge is behind bars following a deadly Father's Day weekend shooting in Tampa.

Safety Harbor Little League season could be impacted by aging lights at city park

Safety Harbor city leaders are rushing to secure a temporary fix for dimming sports lights at Safety Harbor City Park before the youth baseball season faces major scheduling conflicts this August.

Former Lakeland police officer accused of falsifying time slips

A former Lakeland police officer is seeing things from the other side of the law after investigators say he falsified time slips for off-duty detail assignments.

Tampa West Riverwalk expansion hits major milestone

The city of Tampa is making progress on some critical pieces of the West Riverwalk expansion project.

Groveland Four: Florida approves $4M for families of Black men wrongly accused of raping white woman

Florida lawmakers allocated $4 million to the families of the Groveland Four within the state's massive budget. The funding represents a historic step toward restitution for the four Black men falsely accused of raping a white woman in 1949.

Polk County court expansion reduces judge caseloads amid population boom

Chief Judge James Yancey established a sixth family division at Florida's 10th Judicial Circuit Court on Monday to address an exploding population and a surging caseload in Polk County.