Pennies losing their cents? Florida eyes rounding cash to the nearest nickel

Pennies may soon lose their place in your pocket. Cash could soon be rounded to the nearest nickel under a bill passed by Florida state lawmakers.

Who killed Jean Ault? St. Pete woman’s 2002 murder remains unsolved

On March 23, 2002, the peaceful waters of Coquina Key Park became a crime scene when the body of Jean Ault, a retired state employee and beloved aunt, was discovered bound and beaten among the mangroves. Twenty-four years later, her murder is still unsolved. 

Lakeland, Sarasota, and Tampa rank in Top 30 'U.S. Allergy Capitals'

Three Tampa Bay cities were just named in the nation’s top Allergy Capitals for 2026 by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). 

I-4 blast off? FHP stops ‘Rocket Man’ hauling fake missiles in Plant City

Florida may be known for rocket launches at Cape Canaveral but a driver hauling ‘missiles’ along I-4 on Sunday caused quite a ruckus on the busy interstate.

Man hit, killed in Sarasota while pushing bicycle across street: FHP

A man in Sarasota was hit and killed on Sunday night while trying to cross the street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Tampa men accused of stealing rare Pokémon card worth over $1K: HCSO

A pair of Tampa men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a rare Pokémon card valued at more than $1,000, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Academy expands student programs with new 125-seat theater

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Academy has moved into a new, larger facility with a 125-seat theater, classrooms and updated technology to expand its student programs.

USF's Bryan Hodgson named Providence head coach

University of South Florida men’s basketball head coach Bryan Hodgson is leaving the program after one season to take over as the new head coach at Providence College, according to an announcement from USF Vice President of Athletics Rob Higgins on Sunday.