Country Thunder strikes a chord in Clearwater after move from St. Pete Beach
Country music fans are kicking up their boots in Clearwater this weekend as the Country Thunder festival rolls into town.
Country music fans are kicking up their boots in Clearwater this weekend as the Country Thunder festival rolls into town.
South Tampa residents push back on El Prado Boulevard traffic safety changes
The city of Tampa is moving forward with safety changes to El Prado Boulevard in South Tampa. Some residents oppose the project, arguing it could worsen traffic and create safety concerns, while a petition against the plan has gathered more than 800 signatures.
The city of Tampa is moving forward with safety changes to El Prado Boulevard in South Tampa. Some residents oppose the project, arguing it could worsen traffic and create safety concerns, while a petition against the plan has gathered more than 800 signatures.
Hillsborough County storage building fire erupts, closing southbound lanes of North 56th Street: HCFR
Hillsborough County firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at a storage facility on Friday night.
Hillsborough County firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at a storage facility on Friday night.
Pilot unharmed after small plane flips during emergency landing near Mulberry: PCSO
A pilot avoided injury Friday night after a small plane experienced engine trouble shortly after takeoff and flipped upside down during an emergency landing near Mulberry, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A pilot avoided injury Friday night after a small plane experienced engine trouble shortly after takeoff and flipped upside down during an emergency landing near Mulberry, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Julio Foolio murder: Jurors find 4 men guilty of first-degree murder for killing Florida rapper
A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of four men, Rashad Murphy, Davion Murphy, Sean Gathright, and Isaiah Chance, accused of shooting and killing Florida rapper Julio Foolio.
A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of four men, Rashad Murphy, Davion Murphy, Sean Gathright, and Isaiah Chance, accused of shooting and killing Florida rapper Julio Foolio.
A family affair: Sons follow mother's teaching footsteps at West Hernando Middle School
Something special is happening at West Hernando Middle School. Mrs. Susan Jackson has taught English Language Arts at the school for 38 years and her two sons, Adam and Brian, are carrying on her legacy.
Something special is happening at West Hernando Middle School. Mrs. Susan Jackson has taught English Language Arts at the school for 38 years and her two sons, Adam and Brian, are carrying on her legacy.
North Port teacher accused of inappropriately touching students: 'Serious breach of trust’
An investigation since January into allegations of inappropriate conduct at Woodland Middle School ended Friday morning as North Port police led a 37-year-old math teacher away in handcuffs.
An investigation since January into allegations of inappropriate conduct at Woodland Middle School ended Friday morning as North Port police led a 37-year-old math teacher away in handcuffs.
Cyberattack on Canvas platform disrupts finals for Bay Area students
A cyberattack targeting one of the nation’s most widely used education platforms caused disruptions for millions of students and teachers this week, including many across the Bay Area.
A cyberattack targeting one of the nation’s most widely used education platforms caused disruptions for millions of students and teachers this week, including many across the Bay Area.
Tampa man at heart of guesthouse, pickleball court saga gets out of jail after agreeing to demolish structures
Tampa businessman Michael Martin spoke from his Beach Park home Friday shortly after being released from jail. This comes as he ultimately agreed to comply with a court order to demolish several structures on his property following a lengthy dispute with his neighbors.
Tampa businessman Michael Martin spoke from his Beach Park home Friday shortly after being released from jail. This comes as he ultimately agreed to comply with a court order to demolish several structures on his property following a lengthy dispute with his neighbors.
Suspect in USF students' murders indicted by grand jury, State Attorney seeking death penalty
The grand jurors of Hillsborough County indicted Hisham Abugharbieh on Thursday, May 7. He is accused of murdering two USF students, Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon.
The grand jurors of Hillsborough County indicted Hisham Abugharbieh on Thursday, May 7. He is accused of murdering two USF students, Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon.
New owners of Beachcomber Resort plan to keep ‘old Florida’ feel
A South Carolina-based hotelier has expanded its footprint in the Bay Area after purchasing The Beachcomber Resort on Monday.
A South Carolina-based hotelier has expanded its footprint in the Bay Area after purchasing The Beachcomber Resort on Monday.
Sen. Rick Scott calls Florida’s rising unemployment rate ‘urgent’ as state lags national trend
Nationally, April's jobs numbers exceeded expectations of most economists, with employers adding a projected 115,000 jobs.
Nationally, April's jobs numbers exceeded expectations of most economists, with employers adding a projected 115,000 jobs.
A Spring Hill mother’s love transforms hospital courtyard after loss of newborn son
Arielle and Louis Cafiero are raising their son LJ and baby Francesca, while honoring the memory of LJ’s twin brother, Lorenzo.
Arielle and Louis Cafiero are raising their son LJ and baby Francesca, while honoring the memory of LJ’s twin brother, Lorenzo.
Future of Ron DeSantis’ controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' ICE holding facility revealed
Governor Ron DeSantis' famed "Alligator Alcatraz" U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holding facility in the Florida swamp will "return to the Everglades" after it is no longer needed, a senior Florida government official has told Fox News.
Governor Ron DeSantis' famed "Alligator Alcatraz" U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holding facility in the Florida swamp will "return to the Everglades" after it is no longer needed, a senior Florida government official has told Fox News.
Florida TikTok influencer accused of having child porn wanted to ‘try something new’: Affidavit
A TikTok influencer from Sarasota known for Looksmaxxing content is accused of having child pornography on his phone.
A TikTok influencer from Sarasota known for Looksmaxxing content is accused of having child pornography on his phone.
Country Thunder music festival kicks off in Clearwater after chaotic last-minute move from beach
Country Thunder is officially underway in Clearwater, after a last-minute venue change that followed weeks of controversy.
Country Thunder is officially underway in Clearwater, after a last-minute venue change that followed weeks of controversy.
USF honors slain doctoral students during graduation weekend
Graduation ceremonies are underway this weekend at the University of South Florida, where celebrations are being paired with tributes honoring two doctoral students killed last month.
Graduation ceremonies are underway this weekend at the University of South Florida, where celebrations are being paired with tributes honoring two doctoral students killed last month.
Tampa passenger killed after vehicle hits FDOT-contracted truck during crash investigation on I-4: FHP
A Tampa man is dead early Friday morning after a vehicle hit an FDOT-contracted truck that was investigating a crash from the previous night on Interstate 4 in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Tampa man is dead early Friday morning after a vehicle hit an FDOT-contracted truck that was investigating a crash from the previous night on Interstate 4 in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Tampa man accused of abusing children for years, nearly 100,000 child porn files recovered :TPD
A 71-year-old Tampa man is facing additional felony charges after investigators say they uncovered evidence linking him to the sexual abuse of multiple children over more than a decade, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A 71-year-old Tampa man is facing additional felony charges after investigators say they uncovered evidence linking him to the sexual abuse of multiple children over more than a decade, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Pasco County Schools considers requirement that could send unpotty-trained kindergarteners home
A heated debate is growing in Pasco County after the school district discussed a possible policy requiring kindergartners to be potty trained before coming to campus.
A heated debate is growing in Pasco County after the school district discussed a possible policy requiring kindergartners to be potty trained before coming to campus.