New hurricane relief program to provide up to $30k to Tampa homeowners
Tampa homeowners still struggling to repair storm damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton will soon have access to new financial assistance.
Tampa homeowners still struggling to repair storm damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton will soon have access to new financial assistance.
Florida’s ‘pillowcase rapist’ convicted in another 1980s attack
A man suspected of being the "pillowcase rapist" in a string of South Florida rapes back in the 1980s was convicted Monday in another one of the attacks.
A man suspected of being the "pillowcase rapist" in a string of South Florida rapes back in the 1980s was convicted Monday in another one of the attacks.
Woman found dead at Disney’s Pop Century Resort in fourth tragic incident in a month
A woman in her 40s died Sunday after being taken from Disney’s Pop Century Resort in Florida to a nearby hospital, marking the latest in a string of deaths at Walt Disney World in recent weeks, reports say.
A woman in her 40s died Sunday after being taken from Disney’s Pop Century Resort in Florida to a nearby hospital, marking the latest in a string of deaths at Walt Disney World in recent weeks, reports say.
Florida homeowners challenge Citizens Insurance
Nicholle Kvocka of Ruskin discovered her Citizens Insurance policy included fine print that denied her the right to sue in court. When fire damage to her home occurred during Hurricane Helene, Citizens declined to cover it.
Nicholle Kvocka of Ruskin discovered her Citizens Insurance policy included fine print that denied her the right to sue in court. When fire damage to her home occurred during Hurricane Helene, Citizens declined to cover it.
Largo music producer reveals identity in sexual assault lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Jonathan Hay, a longtime producer and publicist who has worked in the music industry for three decades, said his professional relationship with Sean "Diddy" Combs began in early 2020.
Jonathan Hay, a longtime producer and publicist who has worked in the music industry for three decades, said his professional relationship with Sean "Diddy" Combs began in early 2020.
Florida driver accused of slamming into mom walking 2 kids to school, killing 6-year-old: ‘Terrible tragedy'
A 6-year-old girl is dead and her mother and 10-year-old brother are in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Tampa on Tuesday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
A 6-year-old girl is dead and her mother and 10-year-old brother are in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Tampa on Tuesday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Sara Roberts McCarley will become Lakeland's next mayor
The votes are in, and Sara Roberts McCarley will take over as the City of Lakeland's next mayor.
The votes are in, and Sara Roberts McCarley will take over as the City of Lakeland's next mayor.
Families wait hours for emergency food distribution during government shutdown
With the government shutdown halting full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, thousands of Florida families are struggling to make ends meet.
With the government shutdown halting full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, thousands of Florida families are struggling to make ends meet.
Hillsborough River meeting recovery goals after years of pollution
For generations, the lower Hillsborough River was neglected and polluted, but a new draft report from the Southwest Florida Water Management District indicates measures to improve the river are paying off.
For generations, the lower Hillsborough River was neglected and polluted, but a new draft report from the Southwest Florida Water Management District indicates measures to improve the river are paying off.
Governor DeSantis awards Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital $7.5 million in funding for pediatric cancer
Governor DeSantis awards Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital $7.5 million in funding for pediatric cancer research.
Governor DeSantis awards Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital $7.5 million in funding for pediatric cancer research.
Man with knife hospitalized after deputy-involved shooting in Sarasota
A man armed with a knife was hospitalized after a deputy-involved shooting in Sarasota Tuesday morning.
A man armed with a knife was hospitalized after a deputy-involved shooting in Sarasota Tuesday morning.
Meet Fletcher: The furry new ‘staff member’ changing lives at AdventHealth Tampa
A therapy dog named Fletcher is learning on the job on AdventHealth Tampa's campus.
A therapy dog named Fletcher is learning on the job on AdventHealth Tampa's campus.
Florida woman locked 2 dogs in backyard cages to die while she went on trip to Miami: LCSO
A Florida woman is accused of leaving two dogs for dead in a backyard while she went on a Miami trip.
A Florida woman is accused of leaving two dogs for dead in a backyard while she went on a Miami trip.
Hillsborough County campus safety monitor facing 207 child porn and beastiality charges: HCSO
A campus safety monitor at Spoto High School is facing over 200 charges after the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office found hundreds of pictures and videos showing the sexual abuse of infants and young children, as well as sexual acts with animals.
A campus safety monitor at Spoto High School is facing over 200 charges after the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office found hundreds of pictures and videos showing the sexual abuse of infants and young children, as well as sexual acts with animals.
Street takeover arrest in Riverview: HCSO
More than two dozen cars were involved in a street takeover that ended with one arrest early on Sunday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
More than two dozen cars were involved in a street takeover that ended with one arrest early on Sunday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Drunken rampage driver spared years of jail time as attorney works magic with plea deal
A drunken rampage from 2023 was settled in Hillsborough County Court on Tuesday.
A drunken rampage from 2023 was settled in Hillsborough County Court on Tuesday.
TECO seeks temporary rate increase amid storm recovery and infrastructure upgrades
Tampa Electric Company (TECO) has filed a request with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to temporarily raise electricity rates.
Tampa Electric Company (TECO) has filed a request with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to temporarily raise electricity rates.
Sarasota sex scandal sparks lawsuit from Christian and Bridget Ziegler
Christian and Bridget Ziegler have filed a lawsuit against the city of Sarasota and two Sarasota police detectives over the investigation that thrust their personal lives into public view in 2023.
Christian and Bridget Ziegler have filed a lawsuit against the city of Sarasota and two Sarasota police detectives over the investigation that thrust their personal lives into public view in 2023.
Armed Pasco County firefighter accused of tailgating driver arrested in ‘road rage’ incident again: PCSO
A Pasco County firefighter has been arrested in Polk County for road rage for the second time.
A Pasco County firefighter has been arrested in Polk County for road rage for the second time.
Grindr gets arbitration in Gulfport teen murder case
A federal judge Monday agreed with the Grindr, LLC, that a lawsuit over the high-profile murder of a Pinellas County teen after she met a man on the dating app should go to arbitration.
A federal judge Monday agreed with the Grindr, LLC, that a lawsuit over the high-profile murder of a Pinellas County teen after she met a man on the dating app should go to arbitration.