Kanye West Tampa concerts: Why a bulletproof contract prevents cancellation
First Amendment attorneys warn that canceling the upcoming Kanye West concerts at Raymond James Stadium would cross legal lines into government censorship. Officials face immense public pressure to halt the shows, but a bulletproof contract stands in their way.
First Amendment attorneys warn that canceling the upcoming Kanye West concerts at Raymond James Stadium would cross legal lines into government censorship. Officials face immense public pressure to halt the shows, but a bulletproof contract stands in their way.
Tampa to open cooling stations as heat index climbs past 105 degrees
With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and a heat index above 100 degrees, the city of Tampa is activating cooling stations for anyone trying to beat the heat on Friday.
With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and a heat index above 100 degrees, the city of Tampa is activating cooling stations for anyone trying to beat the heat on Friday.
Florida man arrested after leading authorities on chase, crashing SUV into pond: FHP
A man is facing multiple charges after troopers say he led law enforcement on a chase through St. Petersburg neighborhoods before crashing his vehicle into a pond, where he swam and later ran away from authorities.
A man is facing multiple charges after troopers say he led law enforcement on a chase through St. Petersburg neighborhoods before crashing his vehicle into a pond, where he swam and later ran away from authorities.
Florida woman allegedly ran unlicensed lip filler business, deputies say
A Florida woman has been arrested for allegedly advertising and practicing cosmetic medical procedures without a license, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida woman has been arrested for allegedly advertising and practicing cosmetic medical procedures without a license, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
Lithia man accused of trying to meet fictitious teen for sex: ‘It was a trap’
Undercover detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man they say arranged and traveled to have a sexual encounter with a fictitious 14-year-old girl.
Undercover detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man they say arranged and traveled to have a sexual encounter with a fictitious 14-year-old girl.
Florida man reported missing during solo bike trip from Jacksonville to the Keys safely located: SLCSO
An 18-year-old man from Jacksonville, Florida, who was reported missing after embarking on a long-distance bicycle trip toward the Florida Keys,has been safely located by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
An 18-year-old man from Jacksonville, Florida, who was reported missing after embarking on a long-distance bicycle trip toward the Florida Keys,has been safely located by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Clearwater City Council to hold final vote on Church of Scientology plan to acquire part of downtown street
The Clearwater City Council is scheduled to vote Thursday evening on a controversial proposal that would cede control of part of a downtown city street to the Church of Scientology.
The Clearwater City Council is scheduled to vote Thursday evening on a controversial proposal that would cede control of part of a downtown city street to the Church of Scientology.
'Elf' actor Faizon Love arrested in Hillsborough County: Records
Actor Faizon Love is locked up in Florida after local authorities arrested him this week on an outstanding warrant, according to jail records.
Actor Faizon Love is locked up in Florida after local authorities arrested him this week on an outstanding warrant, according to jail records.
Hillsborough County man arrested, accused of leaving dog to die in extreme heat: HCSO
A Hillsborough County man was arrested after deputies say his dog died from heat exhaustion after being left outside in a crate without food or water.
A Hillsborough County man was arrested after deputies say his dog died from heat exhaustion after being left outside in a crate without food or water.
Post-Tropical Cyclone Arthur weakens inland; high rip current risk issued for Bay Area beaches
The first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has weakened after making landfall along the upper Texas coast, but its remnants continue to pose a significant flooding threat across portions of the southeastern United States.
The first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has weakened after making landfall along the upper Texas coast, but its remnants continue to pose a significant flooding threat across portions of the southeastern United States.
'Relief' for small businesses after St. Petersburg city council rejects parking changes
Parking continues to be a problem in St. Petersburg, especially in neighborhoods with popular restaurants and businesses. City leaders voted down a proposal that would have allowed specific neighborhoods outside of downtown to establish resident-only parking zones.
Parking continues to be a problem in St. Petersburg, especially in neighborhoods with popular restaurants and businesses. City leaders voted down a proposal that would have allowed specific neighborhoods outside of downtown to establish resident-only parking zones.
St. Pete mother demands answers after daughter killed in crash; no charges filed
A St. Petersburg mother says she is living every day with heartbreak after losing her daughter in a crash last month that claimed the life of a 29-year-old mother of five. Now, she and her attorney are calling for accountability as investigators continue to review the case.
A St. Petersburg mother says she is living every day with heartbreak after losing her daughter in a crash last month that claimed the life of a 29-year-old mother of five. Now, she and her attorney are calling for accountability as investigators continue to review the case.
Man critically injured after attempted burglary leads to shooting in Hudson
An attempted burglary spiraled into gunfire Wednesday evening in the Castleberry Court area of Hudson, leaving one person critically injured.
An attempted burglary spiraled into gunfire Wednesday evening in the Castleberry Court area of Hudson, leaving one person critically injured.
USF student survives stroke caused by rare heart condition
A 20-year-old USF student who survived a rare stroke that was caused by a rare heart condition returned home following weeks of intensive treatment and rehabilitation at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.
A 20-year-old USF student who survived a rare stroke that was caused by a rare heart condition returned home following weeks of intensive treatment and rehabilitation at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.
Boston developer files building permit for Pinellas Park data center
A Boston-based developer is aiming to build a new data center in Pinellas Park, sparking infrastructure and environmental questions as other Florida communities pause similar projects.
A Boston-based developer is aiming to build a new data center in Pinellas Park, sparking infrastructure and environmental questions as other Florida communities pause similar projects.
Pasco County neurodivergent athlete Marlynne Stutzman fights for race equity
A Pasco County endurance runner is shattering sports inclusion barriers while fighting for equal competitive recognition after rewriting the record books for neurodivergent athletes.
A Pasco County endurance runner is shattering sports inclusion barriers while fighting for equal competitive recognition after rewriting the record books for neurodivergent athletes.
Hillsborough County commissioners discuss impacts of proposed property tax reform, including layoffs
Hillsborough County commissioners are weighing the potential impacts of a proposed property tax reform amendment that Florida voters will decide on this November, as they discussed the proposal for the first time Wednesday.
Hillsborough County commissioners are weighing the potential impacts of a proposed property tax reform amendment that Florida voters will decide on this November, as they discussed the proposal for the first time Wednesday.
Seminole father arrested on child porn charges after texting about sexually abusing son on social media app
An adoptive father in Seminole was arrested on multiple child pornography charges after he was caught talking about sexually abusing his 7-year-old son on a messaging app.
An adoptive father in Seminole was arrested on multiple child pornography charges after he was caught talking about sexually abusing his 7-year-old son on a messaging app.
Pilot killed in Polk County plane crash remembered by aviation community
An experimental plane broke apart midair and plunged into a Polk County cow pasture Monday night, killing a passionate 23-year-old pilot and flight instructor, according to the sheriff's office.
An experimental plane broke apart midair and plunged into a Polk County cow pasture Monday night, killing a passionate 23-year-old pilot and flight instructor, according to the sheriff's office.
Woman pleads guilty to reckless driving after driving onto St. Pete Beach footpath
A woman has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk on St. Pete Beach, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
A woman has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk on St. Pete Beach, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.