Beach bliss turns chaotic as shark lunges at snorkeler: 'He could have ripped my arm off'
A Florida man is reportedly recovering from being bitten by a shark while snorkeling with friends last weekend.
A Florida man is reportedly recovering from being bitten by a shark while snorkeling with friends last weekend.
State Farm files for 10% auto insurance rate cut in Florida
State Farm, one of Florida’s largest auto insurers, has filed to lower auto insurance rates by 10% for drivers across the state.
State Farm, one of Florida’s largest auto insurers, has filed to lower auto insurance rates by 10% for drivers across the state.
St. Pete holds community meeting about 22nd Street redevelopment project called 'Imagine the Deuces'
The historic 22nd Street Corridor in St. Petersburg is often referred to as 'The Deuces' as a nod to the two twos in the street name. 'Imagine the Deuces' aims to improve on what's already in the 22nd street corridor without pushing out those who call the area home.
The historic 22nd Street Corridor in St. Petersburg is often referred to as 'The Deuces' as a nod to the two twos in the street name. 'Imagine the Deuces' aims to improve on what's already in the 22nd street corridor without pushing out those who call the area home.
Family, friends of hospitalized 5-year-old South Tampa girl asks community to 'Pray for Laine'
A South Tampa neighborhood is uniting in prayer for five-year-old Laine Nipper, who is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with viral meningitis and a severe case of encephalitis, a swelling of the brain.
A South Tampa neighborhood is uniting in prayer for five-year-old Laine Nipper, who is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with viral meningitis and a severe case of encephalitis, a swelling of the brain.
Tampa developer announces partnership with TGH to open new hospital in Ybor City
There are new plans to build a hospital in Ybor City. Local developer Darryl Shaw announced a partnership with Tampa General Hospital to open it in Ybor City.
There are new plans to build a hospital in Ybor City. Local developer Darryl Shaw announced a partnership with Tampa General Hospital to open it in Ybor City.
Man accused of stalking ex-girlfriend arrested for setting car on fire in downtown during morning traffic
A Tampa man accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend was arrested Thursday after setting a car on fire in downtown Tampa during morning traffic, officers said.
A Tampa man accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend was arrested Thursday after setting a car on fire in downtown Tampa during morning traffic, officers said.
St. Pete leaders brainstorm ways to brighten up city after street mural removals
The City of St. Petersburg is brainstorming ways to brighten up their city after the state required them to erase several different street murals.
The City of St. Petersburg is brainstorming ways to brighten up their city after the state required them to erase several different street murals.
JetBlue flight diverted to Tampa International Airport after experiencing 'drop in altitude'
A JetBlue flight flying from Cancun, Mexico to Newark, New Jersey was diverted to Tampa on Thursday after the plane experienced a drop in altitude.
A JetBlue flight flying from Cancun, Mexico to Newark, New Jersey was diverted to Tampa on Thursday after the plane experienced a drop in altitude.
Bartow annexes Executive Airport amid concerns about residential development
Bartow Executive Airport is no longer in unincorporated Polk County; it's now part of the City of Bartow.
Bartow Executive Airport is no longer in unincorporated Polk County; it's now part of the City of Bartow.
Beachcomber Resort, Jimmy B’s Beach Bar reopen in St. Pete Beach after Hurricane Helene
The music is back at Jimmy B’s Beach Bar, and the staff served the first customers in more than a year on Thursday.
The music is back at Jimmy B’s Beach Bar, and the staff served the first customers in more than a year on Thursday.
Major project happening along US 41 in Sarasota, replacing water main
Crews in Sarasota are working to replace a major water main. Over the decades, they've seen problems with aging and breaks in the system.
Crews in Sarasota are working to replace a major water main. Over the decades, they've seen problems with aging and breaks in the system.
Florida teen rescued, 171 arrested, including a Chamberlain H.S. instructor during undercover sting
One hundred and seventy-one people were arrested, and one teenage girl was rescued during the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office’s "Operation Unmasking Predators."
One hundred and seventy-one people were arrested, and one teenage girl was rescued during the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office’s "Operation Unmasking Predators."
Highlands County doctor facing more charges after inappropriately touching medical professionals, patients: HCSO
A Highlands County doctor is facing more battery charges Thursday after deputies said he inappropriately touched other medical professionals and patients.
A Highlands County doctor is facing more battery charges Thursday after deputies said he inappropriately touched other medical professionals and patients.
Lakeland's Depot Arts District set for grand opening Saturday night
For the last couple of months, the tenants of the Depot Arts District have been excitingly waiting for November 1, the building's official grand opening.
For the last couple of months, the tenants of the Depot Arts District have been excitingly waiting for November 1, the building's official grand opening.
Donations for Hurricane Melissa victims being collected in Tampa
The effort to get supplies to hurricane damaged Jamaica is taking shape in Tampa Bay.
The effort to get supplies to hurricane damaged Jamaica is taking shape in Tampa Bay.
Tampa middle school teacher accused of having child porn arrested on fugitive warrant
A Tampa middle school teacher is behind bars awaiting extradition to Washington after being arrested on Tuesday on seven felony charges of possession of child sexual abuse material.
A Tampa middle school teacher is behind bars awaiting extradition to Washington after being arrested on Tuesday on seven felony charges of possession of child sexual abuse material.
Beachgoers sans swimsuits nipped for indecent exposure
Beautiful weather and plenty of sunshine attracts plenty of people to Florida's beaches. Stripping down to swimsuits isn't unusual, but when folks get fully naked in public, that gets attention.
Beautiful weather and plenty of sunshine attracts plenty of people to Florida's beaches. Stripping down to swimsuits isn't unusual, but when folks get fully naked in public, that gets attention.
Orlando 'Gator Crusader' celebrates Halloween with pumpkin-smashing alligators
An Orlando man celebrated spooky season in true Floridian fashion — with his alligators.
An Orlando man celebrated spooky season in true Floridian fashion — with his alligators.
Deadly motorcycle crash closes portion of southbound lanes of I-75 near Wesley Chapel
A portion of I-75 southbound near Wesley Chapel was closed due to a deadly crash.
A portion of I-75 southbound near Wesley Chapel was closed due to a deadly crash.
Florida-based relief groups launch efforts to storm-ravaged Jamaica
Jamaica is beginning a long recovery after taking the direct hit from Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall as a Category Five storm earlier this week. Communities from Montego Bay to the southern coast sustained catastrophic damage, with widespread flooding, destroyed homes, and washed-out roads.
Jamaica is beginning a long recovery after taking the direct hit from Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall as a Category Five storm earlier this week. Communities from Montego Bay to the southern coast sustained catastrophic damage, with widespread flooding, destroyed homes, and washed-out roads.