Woman hit in face by duck on SeaWorld Orlando coaster, lawsuit says
An Orange County woman is suing SeaWorld after she was allegedly hit in the face by a duck while riding one of the park’s roller coasters earlier this year.
An Orange County woman is suing SeaWorld after she was allegedly hit in the face by a duck while riding one of the park’s roller coasters earlier this year.
Floridians to lose SNAP benefits Nov. 1 from government shutdown: What to know
Floridians will not be receiving SNAP benefits in November, the USDA - which is funded by the U.S. government and impacted by the government shutdown -- said. The USDA said, "The well has run dry."
Floridians will not be receiving SNAP benefits in November, the USDA - which is funded by the U.S. government and impacted by the government shutdown -- said. The USDA said, "The well has run dry."
Tampa International Airport air traffic controllers miss first paycheck amid shutdown, travelers expect delays
Air traffic controllers across the nation are facing financial uncertainty as they missed their first paycheck since the onset of the government shutdown.
Air traffic controllers across the nation are facing financial uncertainty as they missed their first paycheck since the onset of the government shutdown.
Naya Young claims District 5 seat on Tampa City Council after runoff election
Political newcomer Naya Young claimed nearly 61% of the vote in the runoff election for the Tampa City Council District 5 seat Tuesday evening.
Political newcomer Naya Young claimed nearly 61% of the vote in the runoff election for the Tampa City Council District 5 seat Tuesday evening.
Former Olympian Meb Keflezighi loves new job as Plant High School cross country coach
The Plant High School cross country team is a program built on winning, and they've done it quite a bit. The Panthers have won 12 state titles.
The Plant High School cross country team is a program built on winning, and they've done it quite a bit. The Panthers have won 12 state titles.
Deadly Polk County hit-and-run still unsolved 8 years later
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is still searching for the driver who hit and killed a bicyclist eight years ago.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is still searching for the driver who hit and killed a bicyclist eight years ago.
Florida man convicted raping and killing his neighbor in 1998 executed
A Florida man convicted of raping and killing his next-door neighbor was executed on Tuesday evening.
A Florida man convicted of raping and killing his next-door neighbor was executed on Tuesday evening.
Agape Flights planning emergency response to the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa
Agape Flights plans to fly out to Jamaica by the end of this week to aid the victims of Hurricane Melissa.
Agape Flights plans to fly out to Jamaica by the end of this week to aid the victims of Hurricane Melissa.
Missing Tampa toddler who vanished with family dog found by resident who lives nearby
A Tampa toddler who was reported missing on Tuesday morning after last being seen at 11 p.m. on Monday has been safely located.
A Tampa toddler who was reported missing on Tuesday morning after last being seen at 11 p.m. on Monday has been safely located.
Florida mother arrested after boarding school bus, cursing at student and driver: Grady Judd
An angry mother who boarded a Polk County school bus and cursed at a student and the driver was arrested later, along with her daughter, while causing a disturbance at the Davenport High School front office, according to the Sheriff's Office.
An angry mother who boarded a Polk County school bus and cursed at a student and the driver was arrested later, along with her daughter, while causing a disturbance at the Davenport High School front office, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Middle school trades in traditional desks for movement-based learning
Classrooms at Mangrove Bay Middle School in St. Petersburg have traded in traditional desks for ones that keep students moving while they learn.
Classrooms at Mangrove Bay Middle School in St. Petersburg have traded in traditional desks for ones that keep students moving while they learn.
Strawberry Crest High School student accused of bringing gun on campus
A Strawberry Crest High School student was arrested for bringing a gun on campus Monday morning, according to deputies.
A Strawberry Crest High School student was arrested for bringing a gun on campus Monday morning, according to deputies.
Tampa breaks ground on West Riverwalk project
The City of Tampa is launching a signature construction project to connect the neighborhoods of West Tampa.
The City of Tampa is launching a signature construction project to connect the neighborhoods of West Tampa.
YouTube docuseries profiling several Tampa Bay area tattoo artists
A docuseries on YouTube is featuring the stories of several tattoo artists in the Tampa Bay area. The 10-episode series, "Skin Deep", profiles tattoo artists around the country.
A docuseries on YouTube is featuring the stories of several tattoo artists in the Tampa Bay area. The 10-episode series, "Skin Deep", profiles tattoo artists around the country.
Watson Clinic hopes art helps heal at its cancer & research center
Beautiful pieces of art that hang on the walls of the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center in Lakeland have a bigger purpose.
Beautiful pieces of art that hang on the walls of the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center in Lakeland have a bigger purpose.
Hope House executive director, friend arrested for sexual cyber harassment in Polk County: deputies
Two Lakeland women, including the executive director of Hope House in Bartow, were arrested for sexual cyber harassment on Monday, deputies said.
Two Lakeland women, including the executive director of Hope House in Bartow, were arrested for sexual cyber harassment on Monday, deputies said.
Murder charges downgraded as drug dealer takes plea deal
A jury panel had been assembled to begin selection for the second murder trial for Altwain Carlisle on Tuesday morning when he and his attorney announced to the court that Carlisle wished to change his plea to a "best interest plea" on the three drug counts.
A jury panel had been assembled to begin selection for the second murder trial for Altwain Carlisle on Tuesday morning when he and his attorney announced to the court that Carlisle wished to change his plea to a "best interest plea" on the three drug counts.
Bicyclist identified after deadly Amtrak train crash in Lakeland
The man who was hit and killed by an Amtrak train in east Lakeland on Monday afternoon has been identified as 65-year-old Joseph Evju, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
The man who was hit and killed by an Amtrak train in east Lakeland on Monday afternoon has been identified as 65-year-old Joseph Evju, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
FDOT completes $143M revamp of I-75 and US-301 interchange
Drivers traveling through the I-75 and U.S. 301 interchange near Ellenton are finally seeing a smoother commute.
Drivers traveling through the I-75 and U.S. 301 interchange near Ellenton are finally seeing a smoother commute.
Crocodile seen swimming in Florida with spear in head will likely be blind due to bullet lodged in brain
An American crocodile that was seen swimming with a spear in its head was also shot and will likely suffer permanent vision loss, according to a Zoo Miami veterinarian.
An American crocodile that was seen swimming with a spear in its head was also shot and will likely suffer permanent vision loss, according to a Zoo Miami veterinarian.