Polk County Toys for Tots ramps up efforts to bring holiday joy to thousands of children
We all have Halloween and Thanksgiving on our minds, but it's not too early to start thinking about toys for Christmas.
We all have Halloween and Thanksgiving on our minds, but it's not too early to start thinking about toys for Christmas.
John's Pass Seafood Fest renews tradition after last year's hurricane decimate Pinellas County
John's Pass Seafood Festival is back in business this year after suffering major damage from last year's hurricanes.
John's Pass Seafood Festival is back in business this year after suffering major damage from last year's hurricanes.
Tampa Jewish Family Services opens new food pantry to meet growing need amid government shutdown
With many families worried about how a possible government shutdown could affect their food assistance, Tampa Jewish Family Services opened a new food pantry on Friday to meet the growing need.
With many families worried about how a possible government shutdown could affect their food assistance, Tampa Jewish Family Services opened a new food pantry on Friday to meet the growing need.
Starbucks customer accused of ripping down store's Pride flag
St. Petersburg police say 31-year-old Tucker Alden Kemp, of Clearwater, was arrested Wednesday morning for damaging the wall and Pride flag at the Starbucks on the 900 block of 4th Street.
St. Petersburg police say 31-year-old Tucker Alden Kemp, of Clearwater, was arrested Wednesday morning for damaging the wall and Pride flag at the Starbucks on the 900 block of 4th Street.
Feeding Tampa Bay starts program devoted to federal workers during government shutdown
Friday marks day 24 of the government shutdown, and many federal employees will miss their first full paycheck.
Friday marks day 24 of the government shutdown, and many federal employees will miss their first full paycheck.
Video: Florida snake slithers into car while driver waits in drive-thru line
A Florida driver waiting in line at a Pollo Tropical drive-thru got more than what he bargained for on Monday.
A Florida driver waiting in line at a Pollo Tropical drive-thru got more than what he bargained for on Monday.
State Representative proposes bill to make Hillsborough Co. Superintendent an elected position
A proposed bill in Tallahassee might soon make the Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent position a partisan elected role.
A proposed bill in Tallahassee might soon make the Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent position a partisan elected role.
Florida man throws rock through ICE agent’s car window as his father was being arrested: Police
A Florida man is facing felony charges after police say he shattered a federal agent’s car by throwing a large rock at its window.
A Florida man is facing felony charges after police say he shattered a federal agent’s car by throwing a large rock at its window.
Illegal immigrant accused of choking, punching trooper in Tampa
An illegal immigrant is being held without bond in Hillsborough County after a trooper says he punched and choked him as he was being detained.
An illegal immigrant is being held without bond in Hillsborough County after a trooper says he punched and choked him as he was being detained.
Florida family fights to bring teen home from Israeli prison: “An American is an American"
U.S. citizen Mohammed Ibrahim, a Florida teenager, has been held in Israeli prisons for eight months as his family warns his health is deteriorating.
U.S. citizen Mohammed Ibrahim, a Florida teenager, has been held in Israeli prisons for eight months as his family warns his health is deteriorating.
USF researchers develop AI robot tech that could save lives in emergencies
Researchers at the University of South Florida are teaching robots to "speak" visually, a breakthrough that could change how emergency crews communicate when traditional systems fail.
Researchers at the University of South Florida are teaching robots to "speak" visually, a breakthrough that could change how emergency crews communicate when traditional systems fail.
Two-time breast cancer survivor, former Miss Florida USA advocates for cancer patients
Kristen Berset had it all. Crowned Miss Florida USA 2004, top 10 in the Miss USA pageant and on her way to her dream career as a TV news anchor, but a breast cancer diagnosis stopped her in her tracks and that's why she is encouraging all women to know the warning signs.
Kristen Berset had it all. Crowned Miss Florida USA 2004, top 10 in the Miss USA pageant and on her way to her dream career as a TV news anchor, but a breast cancer diagnosis stopped her in her tracks and that's why she is encouraging all women to know the warning signs.
Tampa Bay Criminal Justice Summit 2025
Students, professionals, and anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system can gain insight into how it operates during the Tampa Bay Criminal Justice Summit.
Students, professionals, and anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system can gain insight into how it operates during the Tampa Bay Criminal Justice Summit.
Tampa startup makes water out of thin air, as it looks to change the way the world gets water
A Tampa-based company is reimagining the world’s water supply, by pulling water straight from the atmosphere.
A Tampa-based company is reimagining the world’s water supply, by pulling water straight from the atmosphere.
Central Polk Parkway extension to improve safety, better access to I-4
The Central Polk Parkway will be extended 2.6 miles from U.S. 17/State Road 35 to State Road 60.
The Central Polk Parkway will be extended 2.6 miles from U.S. 17/State Road 35 to State Road 60.
'Wheel Over Water' approved by Tampa City Council
The Tampa City Council gave the green light for a big, new attraction.
The Tampa City Council gave the green light for a big, new attraction.
Tampa City Council delays funding vote for the South Howard flood relief project
The debate over Tampa’s controversial South Howard Flood Relief Project deepened Thursday, as City Council voted to delay a key funding decision
The debate over Tampa’s controversial South Howard Flood Relief Project deepened Thursday, as City Council voted to delay a key funding decision
Video: Florida gator found hiding in Orlando apartment complex
An alligator was found hiding in an Orlando apartment complex on Tuesday.
An alligator was found hiding in an Orlando apartment complex on Tuesday.
HCSO captains fired amid academic cheating investigation
Two captains with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office have been terminated due to an academic cheating investigation, according to the agency.
Two captains with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office have been terminated due to an academic cheating investigation, according to the agency.
Pasco County family still searching for answers in a 2015 missing woman case
Family still searches for answers in New Port Richey missing woman case.
Family still searches for answers in New Port Richey missing woman case.