Fort Meade City Commission delays vote on proposed massive data center

Residents in Fort Meade will have to wait longer to learn whether a massive data center will be built in their town after city commissioners delayed a final vote on the proposal.

Family of fallen Army Capt. Cody Khork launches ROTC scholarship at Florida Southern College

Before he was a captain serving his country overseas, Cody Khork was a student at Florida Southern College. He was a political science major, a fraternity brother, and a young man defined by a deep-seated heart for service.

Longtime South Tampa boutique closing after 26 years, owner cites ongoing roadwork

The owner of a longtime South Tampa boutique said the city’s ongoing stormwater relief project and limited parking have proven to be insurmountable roadblocks for her business. 

Florida Legislature moving in different directions on AI regulations

The state Senate is now on the board with two bills that are intended to protect Floridians from the worst consequences of the latest computer technology.

Tampa Bay area homeowners receive liens after roofing contractor does not pay supplier

Several Tampa Bay area homeowners are dealing with unexpected property liens after hiring Valor Home Services for roof replacements. Despite customers paying the roofing company, the contractor did not pay its supplier for the materials used on the jobs.

Video surfaces of 'dancing mattress' along Florida roadway

Video of a “dancing mattress" has come to light after a Florida man stumbled upon it while trying to free up some space on his phone.

Fire breaks out at recycling facility in Tampa: HCFR

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue says they are battling a junkyard fire that broke out Tuesday morning in Tampa.

Chance encounter with cardiac nurse helps save Sun City gardener after sudden heart attack

Jeff Pollier collapsed in a community garden on October 19, 2025, but by sheer coincidence, a cardiac nurse who happened to be walking by jumped in to help, performing CPR and helping get Pollier the care he needed to survive.