Dazzling displays hope to draw visitors to historic Old Lutz School
Magical scenes of LEGO, model trains and nativity sets are among the holiday displays inside the historic Old Lutz School each year.
Ex-US soldier gets consecutive life sentences for killing couple to fund Venezuela mercenary fighting plans
A former U.S. soldier who fought in Ukraine was sentenced to two life terms for killing a Florida couple during a robbery intended to fund his travel to Venezuela to fight the government of Nicolás Maduro, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
Citrus County woman accused of shooting and killing 2 ex-husbands: ‘This is bizarre’
A Citrus County woman has been arrested after men in Bradenton and Tampa were found shot to death on Wednesday.
Tampa leaders strike down proposal to curb dangerous biking on Riverwalk, Bayshore
After more than an hour-long discussion with comments from nearly a dozen people, Tampa City Council members struck down a proposed ordinance that would have imposed restrictions on motorized and non-motorized vehicles on the Riverwalk and Bayshore Blvd.
St. Pete man arrested in deadly pedestrian hit-and-run crash on Gandy Boulevard: FHP
A St. Petersburg man is behind bars after troopers say he left the scene of a crash that killed a pedestrian on Gandy Boulevard Wednesday afternoon.
Rough Riders team up with St. Pete students to spread comfort and joy with teddy bears
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary wrapped up a holiday teddy bear drive with students and families donating hundreds of new stuffed animals.
Tampa native works to buy mobility van to continue helping sick kids with therapy dogs
Scott Baggett is a Tampa native who survived polio as a child. Now, he helps sick kids navigate their illness with therapy dogs.
Bradenton contractor accused of scamming hurricane survivors; at least 14 victims lost more than $220K
Bay Area contractor Brian Michaud is behind bars, accused of defrauding more than a dozen senior residents in the Seabreeze mobile home community after Hurricane Milton.
New bicycle, e-bike regulations proposed for Tampa's park trails and multi-use pathways
The city of Tampa is considering an ordinance on Thursday to target behavior and actions of bicyclists and e-bikes, but groups like Walk Bike Tampa said the proposed changes aren’t clear enough.
Search underway for suspect who shot, killed Manatee County resident at front door: Deputies
Investigators in Manatee County are searching for a shooting suspect who killed a man in Bradenton Wednesday afternoon.
Bay Area organizations see growing need for bicycle donations during the holiday season
Organizations around the Tampa Bay area are seeing a growing need for bicycle donations this holiday season.
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office's new helicopter allows for hoist rescue responses, more
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has a new helicopter, and it's helping their crews respond to hard-to-reach places — getting deputies where they're needed for hoist rescues.
Property tax study warns of uneven impact to rural areas if they're eliminated in Florida
A new report from the Florida League of Cities takes aim at efforts by lawmakers to eliminate property taxes in Florida.
Expanded Bishop Animal Shelter opening brings new chapter for animal care in Manatee County
A new chapter in animal care is officially underway in Manatee County with the opening of the expanded Bishop Animal Shelter.
Pinellas commissioners approve new four-story parking garage at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
Pinellas County commissioners have approved a new four-story parking garage at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport and design will begin in 2026.
$17M upgrades completed to one of Tampa's oldest wastewater pumping stations
The city of Tampa just completed $17 million in upgrades to one of its oldest wastewater pumping stations.
1 dead in Tampa shooting, suspect detained: HCSO
One person is dead after a shooting Wednesday morning near Clewis Avenue in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Who is Debra Newton? Florida mom arrested for kidnapping daughter 40 years later
A 40-year missing child case came to an end after the mother of a missing girl was arrested in The Villages on Monday. The Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested the mom, who had been living in a new state, with a different husband and a new name.
Women arrested, dozens of slot machines seized in Sarasota arcade gambling shutdown: SCSO
Two women were arrested Tuesday after authorities shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Sarasota arcade, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Annual exhibition showcases more that 150 pieces of art at Bradenton's Herrig Center for the ARTS
The Herrig Center for ARTS annual member exhibit features more than 150 pieces on display.