Winter Haven denies Florida attorney general's accusation of homeless takeover
The City of Winter Haven is responding to the Florida attorney general after he accused it of violating a state law that bans public camping and sleeping.
The City of Winter Haven is responding to the Florida attorney general after he accused it of violating a state law that bans public camping and sleeping.
Tampa Bay area women with autism featured as Barbie role models to make ‘Autistic Barbie’ release
A new Barbie doll is making headlines for inclusiveness, and two women from the Tampa Bay area are helping lead the conversation.
A new Barbie doll is making headlines for inclusiveness, and two women from the Tampa Bay area are helping lead the conversation.
Governor DeSantis doesn't want 'consumers footing the bill for the cost of power-intensive data centers'
House Bill 1007 was filed last week, aimed at imposing rules and regulations on "hyperscale data centers."
House Bill 1007 was filed last week, aimed at imposing rules and regulations on "hyperscale data centers."
Hillsborough County man shoots pit bull in retaliation for the dog killing his Pomeranian: HCSO
Hillsborough County deputies arrested a man they say shot and killed a pit bull that attacked his dog a day earlier.
Hillsborough County deputies arrested a man they say shot and killed a pit bull that attacked his dog a day earlier.
Stageworks Theatre actors tell grand story in small, intimate space in 'Touching the Void'
For the play "Touching the Void," Stageworks Theatre actors have the challenge of portraying a story about a journey on a 20,000-foot mountain within a small, intimate environment.
For the play "Touching the Void," Stageworks Theatre actors have the challenge of portraying a story about a journey on a 20,000-foot mountain within a small, intimate environment.
Manasota Key Road reopens as Sarasota County eyes permanent solution to continued storm damage
Manasota Key Road in South Sarasota County is finally back open. It comes after a 2,000-foot section north of Blind Pass Park was shut down after Hurricanes Helene and Milton washed out the road in 2024.
Manasota Key Road in South Sarasota County is finally back open. It comes after a 2,000-foot section north of Blind Pass Park was shut down after Hurricanes Helene and Milton washed out the road in 2024.
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Watch: Florida man drops from sky into ocean during unplanned paragliding landing
A Florida paraglider unexpectedly caught a wave when he made a splash landing in the Atlantic Ocean last Friday.
A Florida paraglider unexpectedly caught a wave when he made a splash landing in the Atlantic Ocean last Friday.
Citrus County mobile home fire sends 1 to hospital: CCFR
One person was hospitalized following a mobile home fire in Citrus County on Tuesday morning.
One person was hospitalized following a mobile home fire in Citrus County on Tuesday morning.
BTS announces global tour with back-to-back shows in Tampa
The popular K-pop group BTS has announced back-to-back performances at Raymond James Stadium in April.
The popular K-pop group BTS has announced back-to-back performances at Raymond James Stadium in April.
Driver killed, construction workers injured in crash on Howard Frankland Bridge: FHP
A Georgia man died, and three construction workers were injured in a crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge on Monday night.
A Georgia man died, and three construction workers were injured in a crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge on Monday night.
U.S. Coast Guard searching for missing fisherman over 80 miles west of Anclote
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a missing boater who was last seen about 82 miles west of Anclote.
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a missing boater who was last seen about 82 miles west of Anclote.
Missing Longboat Key teen found safe: FDLE
FDLE has canceled a missing child alert for a Longboat Key teen.
FDLE has canceled a missing child alert for a Longboat Key teen.
New video: Deputies rescue missing 11-year-old boy after chase involving registered sex offender
Authorities say an 11-year-old boy reported missing days earlier was rescued after deputies stopped a pickup truck driven by a registered sex offender, setting off a dramatic series of events that included a foot pursuit and a second vehicle chase.
Authorities say an 11-year-old boy reported missing days earlier was rescued after deputies stopped a pickup truck driven by a registered sex offender, setting off a dramatic series of events that included a foot pursuit and a second vehicle chase.
Tampa Bay area home prices ranked among top 10 expected to dip in 2026
Home prices are expected to decline in parts of the Tampa Bay region this year, with local markets ranking among those projected to see some of the biggest drops in the country.
Home prices are expected to decline in parts of the Tampa Bay region this year, with local markets ranking among those projected to see some of the biggest drops in the country.
Indian Rocks Beach leaders to vote on paid parking near beach access points
The last remaining free beach parking spots in Pinellas County could soon be a thing of the past.
The last remaining free beach parking spots in Pinellas County could soon be a thing of the past.
St. Pete mayor’s campaign reports former treasurer over alleged unauthorized transactions more than $200K
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch’s political committee said it has reported its former treasurer to state and federal authorities after discovering what it describes as more than $207,000 in unauthorized transactions taken from the campaign without permission.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch’s political committee said it has reported its former treasurer to state and federal authorities after discovering what it describes as more than $207,000 in unauthorized transactions taken from the campaign without permission.
Developers prepare proposals to redevelop Historic Gas Plant District in St. Petersburg
The Historic Gas Plant District site is back on the market in St. Petersburg.
The Historic Gas Plant District site is back on the market in St. Petersburg.
Historic Limona Cemetery in Brandon commemorates 150th anniversary: ‘Those are our ancestors’
A small community in unincorporated Hillsborough County is celebrating 150 years. Historians say Limona, FL, which is now known as Brandon, used to be a small community centered around a cemetery.
A small community in unincorporated Hillsborough County is celebrating 150 years. Historians say Limona, FL, which is now known as Brandon, used to be a small community centered around a cemetery.
Florida’s ‘Schools of Hope’ program expected to be major focus as lawmakers head back to Tallahassee
Florida lawmakers are heading back to work as the legislative session begins, and education is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched issues.
Florida lawmakers are heading back to work as the legislative session begins, and education is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched issues.