Alcohol consumption down? How Tampa Bay area bars, breweries are adapting
Americans are drinking far less than they used to, reshaping how bars and breweries operate in the Tampa Bay area.
Americans are drinking far less than they used to, reshaping how bars and breweries operate in the Tampa Bay area.
Pre-hospital blood transfusions possible in Pasco County, giving patients fighting chance
Minutes matter when you’re seriously hurt in an ambulance and in need of blood, but getting that blood quickly replaced doesn’t happen until you reach the hospital.
Minutes matter when you’re seriously hurt in an ambulance and in need of blood, but getting that blood quickly replaced doesn’t happen until you reach the hospital.
Florida measles cases: Doctors explain what it means for the community after confirming St. Pete case
Health department officials are closely monitoring the first confirmed case of measles in St. Petersburg after a student at a local high school tested positive for the highly contagious virus.
Health department officials are closely monitoring the first confirmed case of measles in St. Petersburg after a student at a local high school tested positive for the highly contagious virus.
Tampa home burglaries net over $137K in stolen property, illegal immigrants arrested: HCSO
Three illegal immigrants are facing charges after deputies linked them to a pair of home burglaries in Tampa that resulted in more than $137,000 in stolen property, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Three illegal immigrants are facing charges after deputies linked them to a pair of home burglaries in Tampa that resulted in more than $137,000 in stolen property, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Winter Haven man accused of stabbing after dispute at home: Police
A 55-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after police say he stabbed another man following an altercation at a Winter Haven home Thursday morning.
A 55-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after police say he stabbed another man following an altercation at a Winter Haven home Thursday morning.
Inverness man dies after car plunges off overpass, hits vehicle on I-75: FHP
A 27-year-old Inverness man was killed Friday morning after he lost control of his vehicle, veered off an overpass and crashed onto Interstate 75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 27-year-old Inverness man was killed Friday morning after he lost control of his vehicle, veered off an overpass and crashed onto Interstate 75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lutz dog wins Best of Breed at Westminster
Dorian, a four-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier from Lutz, won Best of Breed at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday.
Dorian, a four-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier from Lutz, won Best of Breed at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday.
Rays stadium funding: Could the Community Investment Tax be used in Hillsborough College development?
The Tampa Bay Rays have released renderings of their new desired stadium, but there is no funding plan yet. One potential method of funding is already controversial.
The Tampa Bay Rays have released renderings of their new desired stadium, but there is no funding plan yet. One potential method of funding is already controversial.
Severe drought conditions prompt a 'Stage 2 Drought Warning' for Tampa Bay area
Residents across Tampa Bay are being asked to significantly cut back on water usage as regional supplies dwindle under the weight of an intensifying drought, which has triggered a “Stage 2 Drought Warning.”
Residents across Tampa Bay are being asked to significantly cut back on water usage as regional supplies dwindle under the weight of an intensifying drought, which has triggered a “Stage 2 Drought Warning.”
Clearwater hopes to revitalize North Ward School while preserving its 111-year history
Clearwater leaders say they’re in the middle of a downtown renaissance, with several projects happening or starting soon.
Clearwater leaders say they’re in the middle of a downtown renaissance, with several projects happening or starting soon.
Bull rider returns to Palmetto event after injury that nearly ended his life: 'I give it up to God'
It was an injury that could have ended Zach Naegele's bull-riding career — and his life.
It was an injury that could have ended Zach Naegele's bull-riding career — and his life.
Patel Conservatory's 'To the Stars' hopes to start a love of theatre for younger kids
By encouraging participation and interaction, the writer and actors of "To the Stars" foster a love of theater for young kids.
By encouraging participation and interaction, the writer and actors of "To the Stars" foster a love of theater for young kids.
Winter Haven woman killed in 'tragic' horse trampling while feeding animals: WHPD
A Winter Haven woman who reportedly liked to feed the horses in a field was found dead on Thursday afternoon.
A Winter Haven woman who reportedly liked to feed the horses in a field was found dead on Thursday afternoon.
Agape Flights plane located after crashing in Haiti, no survivors reported: officials
A local missionary aviation organization says they don't believe anybody survived after one of its flights crashed in the mountains of Haiti, according to officials.
A local missionary aviation organization says they don't believe anybody survived after one of its flights crashed in the mountains of Haiti, according to officials.
Car located in fatal Clearwater hit-and-run; Police looking for driver
Clearwater police say they have located the car that was involved in a hit-and-run that killed a 60-year-old man on Wednesday night.
Clearwater police say they have located the car that was involved in a hit-and-run that killed a 60-year-old man on Wednesday night.
Watch: South Florida pizzeria makes viral 'Everglades Pizza' with iguana meat
One South Florida pizzeria is pushing the boundaries on traditional toppings by adding a cold-stunned catch to the menu. Bucks Coal Fired Pizza in North Palm Beach created what they are calling the world's first iguana pizza.
One South Florida pizzeria is pushing the boundaries on traditional toppings by adding a cold-stunned catch to the menu. Bucks Coal Fired Pizza in North Palm Beach created what they are calling the world's first iguana pizza.
New Florida driver's license exam rules: English requirement now in effect
Effective February 6, 2026, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles now requires all driver's license exams to be administered exclusively in English.
Effective February 6, 2026, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles now requires all driver's license exams to be administered exclusively in English.
Civil rights groups issue Florida travel advisory for FIFA World Cup over immigration enforcement tactics
A group of immigrant and civil rights organizations issued a travel advisory on Thursday warning foreign tourists to reconsider travel to Florida for FIFA World Cup matches over the government's illegal immigration enforcement tactics and detention centers like "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Sunshine State.
A group of immigrant and civil rights organizations issued a travel advisory on Thursday warning foreign tourists to reconsider travel to Florida for FIFA World Cup matches over the government's illegal immigration enforcement tactics and detention centers like "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Sunshine State.
Women’s No. 1 killer in focus as dozens walk Bayshore Boulevard on National Wear Red Day
Dozens walked Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard Friday morning, braving chilly temps and wearing red to spotlight women’s heart health.
Dozens walked Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard Friday morning, braving chilly temps and wearing red to spotlight women’s heart health.
Measles case confirmed at St. Pete Catholic High School
St. Petersburg Catholic High has confirmed a case of measles in one of their sophomore students.
St. Petersburg Catholic High has confirmed a case of measles in one of their sophomore students.



















