New bicycle, e-bike regulations proposed for Tampa's park trails and multi-use pathways
The city of Tampa is considering an ordinance on Thursday to target behavior and actions of bicyclists and e-bikes, but groups like Walk Bike Tampa said the proposed changes aren’t clear enough.
The city of Tampa is considering an ordinance on Thursday to target behavior and actions of bicyclists and e-bikes, but groups like Walk Bike Tampa said the proposed changes aren’t clear enough.
Search underway for suspect who shot, killed Manatee County resident at front door: Deputies
Investigators in Manatee County are searching for a shooting suspect who killed a man in Bradenton Wednesday afternoon.
Investigators in Manatee County are searching for a shooting suspect who killed a man in Bradenton Wednesday afternoon.
Bay Area organizations see growing need for bicycle donations during the holiday season
Organizations around the Tampa Bay area are seeing a growing need for bicycle donations this holiday season.
Organizations around the Tampa Bay area are seeing a growing need for bicycle donations this holiday season.
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office's new helicopter allows for hoist rescue responses, more
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has a new helicopter, and it's helping their crews respond to hard-to-reach places — getting deputies where they're needed for hoist rescues.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has a new helicopter, and it's helping their crews respond to hard-to-reach places — getting deputies where they're needed for hoist rescues.
Property tax study warns of uneven impact to rural areas if they're eliminated in Florida
A new report from the Florida League of Cities takes aim at efforts by lawmakers to eliminate property taxes in Florida.
A new report from the Florida League of Cities takes aim at efforts by lawmakers to eliminate property taxes in Florida.
Expanded Bishop Animal Shelter opening brings new chapter for animal care in Manatee County
A new chapter in animal care is officially underway in Manatee County with the opening of the expanded Bishop Animal Shelter.
A new chapter in animal care is officially underway in Manatee County with the opening of the expanded Bishop Animal Shelter.
Pinellas commissioners approve new four-story parking garage at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
Pinellas County commissioners have approved a new four-story parking garage at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport and design will begin in 2026.
Pinellas County commissioners have approved a new four-story parking garage at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport and design will begin in 2026.
$17M upgrades completed to one of Tampa's oldest wastewater pumping stations
The city of Tampa just completed $17 million in upgrades to one of its oldest wastewater pumping stations.
The city of Tampa just completed $17 million in upgrades to one of its oldest wastewater pumping stations.
1 dead in Tampa shooting, suspect detained: HCSO
One person is dead after a shooting Wednesday morning near Clewis Avenue in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
One person is dead after a shooting Wednesday morning near Clewis Avenue in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Who is Debra Newton? Florida mom arrested for kidnapping daughter 40 years later
A 40-year missing child case came to an end after the mother of a missing girl was arrested in The Villages on Monday. The Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested the mom, who had been living in a new state, with a different husband and a new name.
A 40-year missing child case came to an end after the mother of a missing girl was arrested in The Villages on Monday. The Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested the mom, who had been living in a new state, with a different husband and a new name.
Women arrested, dozens of slot machines seized in Sarasota arcade gambling shutdown: SCSO
Two women were arrested Tuesday after authorities shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Sarasota arcade, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Two women were arrested Tuesday after authorities shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Sarasota arcade, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Annual exhibition showcases more that 150 pieces of art at Bradenton's Herrig Center for the ARTS
The Herrig Center for ARTS annual member exhibit features more than 150 pieces on display.
The Herrig Center for ARTS annual member exhibit features more than 150 pieces on display.
Florida CFO proposes legislative reforms to curb local government overspending
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia is pushing for legislative reforms aimed at increasing transparency and accountability for local government spending across the state.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia is pushing for legislative reforms aimed at increasing transparency and accountability for local government spending across the state.
Cocaine, cash seized from eight-time convicted felon’s Sarasota apartment: Police
An eight-time convicted felon is heading back to jail after Sarasota police said they found cocaine and cash inside an apartment.
An eight-time convicted felon is heading back to jail after Sarasota police said they found cocaine and cash inside an apartment.
Holiday shipping deadlines draw near: Here’s what to know
The clock is officially ticking for anyone planning to mail Christmas gifts.
The clock is officially ticking for anyone planning to mail Christmas gifts.
Waymo rolls out driverless cars on Tampa streets
Waymo has begun testing driverless cars on Tampa streets as the company prepares for a future passenger rollout.
Waymo has begun testing driverless cars on Tampa streets as the company prepares for a future passenger rollout.
Investors and developers move forward with project near Tropicana Field — with or without Rays
As the Tampa Bay Rays’ future in St. Petersburg remains uncertain, some investors and developers said they aren’t waiting for an answer.
As the Tampa Bay Rays’ future in St. Petersburg remains uncertain, some investors and developers said they aren’t waiting for an answer.
Pinellas commissioners vote to approve new pet retail store regulations
Pinellas County commissioners voted on Tuesday to approve new regulations for retail pet stores.
Pinellas County commissioners voted on Tuesday to approve new regulations for retail pet stores.
Tampa family’s baby girl born with rare congenital condition saves other babies through organ donation
In July, Andrew Ford and Catherine Mornhineway learned during a 14-week ultrasound that their unborn daughter, Haven, had anencephaly, a rare congenital condition where a baby does not fully develop a brain.
In July, Andrew Ford and Catherine Mornhineway learned during a 14-week ultrasound that their unborn daughter, Haven, had anencephaly, a rare congenital condition where a baby does not fully develop a brain.
Rare condition forces St. Petersburg doctors to amputate teen's leg
A Bradenton teen is recovering from a nearly 17-hour surgery where doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg amputated her left leg.
A Bradenton teen is recovering from a nearly 17-hour surgery where doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg amputated her left leg.



















