TikToker eats iguana tacos during South Florida cold snap: 'That right there is a Florida man taco'
Recent freezing temperatures in South Florida led to classic sunshine state chaos as cold-stunned iguanas fell from trees. While some residents were cautious, one TikTok creator went viral for turning the invasive lizard into iguana tacos.
Recent freezing temperatures in South Florida led to classic sunshine state chaos as cold-stunned iguanas fell from trees. While some residents were cautious, one TikTok creator went viral for turning the invasive lizard into iguana tacos.
Tampa Bay Rays unveil renderings for proposed $2.3B stadium at Hillsborough College
The Tampa Bay Rays released renderings Thursday of a proposed new ballpark and mixed-use district planned for Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus.
The Tampa Bay Rays released renderings Thursday of a proposed new ballpark and mixed-use district planned for Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus.
NASCAR trucks to hit the track at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg for first time
On Thursday, leaders of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg gave fans a taste of what’s to come for the upcoming INDY car races.
On Thursday, leaders of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg gave fans a taste of what’s to come for the upcoming INDY car races.
Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson arrested for killing teenage son while impaired by drugs and alcohol: CCSO
Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson was arrested this week after deputies said he shot and killed his 13-year-old son last summer while he was handling a gun under the influence of marijuana and alcohol.
Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson was arrested this week after deputies said he shot and killed his 13-year-old son last summer while he was handling a gun under the influence of marijuana and alcohol.
St. Pete police chief answers questions about ICE enforcement, safety in community forum
Immigration enforcement was a concern among some residents at a community policing forum Wednesday night in St. Petersburg, as the police chief answered many questions about warrants and violence seen in other cities.
Immigration enforcement was a concern among some residents at a community policing forum Wednesday night in St. Petersburg, as the police chief answered many questions about warrants and violence seen in other cities.
Lake Wales crash involving 11 people, kills 4 on State Road 60: Grady Judd
11 people in five vehicles were involved in a crash that killed four people on State Road 60 East near Capps Road in Lake Wales, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
11 people in five vehicles were involved in a crash that killed four people on State Road 60 East near Capps Road in Lake Wales, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Hillsborough deputies seize firearms and 3 pounds of marijuana: FDC
The Florida Department of Corrections has announced the seizure of three pounds of marijuana and several firearms.
The Florida Department of Corrections has announced the seizure of three pounds of marijuana and several firearms.
St. Pete power struggle: Mayor Welch vows to press on with Gas Plant project
The redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District—home to Tropicana Field—is at a crossroads following the collapse of the previous Rays-Hines deal.
The redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District—home to Tropicana Field—is at a crossroads following the collapse of the previous Rays-Hines deal.
Clearwater hit-and-run victim dies at hospital, search for driver continues: police
A hit-and-run victim has died in the hospital after being struck by a car in Clearwater, according to police.
A hit-and-run victim has died in the hospital after being struck by a car in Clearwater, according to police.
Family seeks justice after deadly DUI crash in Pasco County
For over a year, Anthony Pivacek’s family has returned to Pasco County as the case stemming from his death slowly moves through the courts. The 26-year-old was killed in July 2024 during a wrong-way DUI crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
For over a year, Anthony Pivacek’s family has returned to Pasco County as the case stemming from his death slowly moves through the courts. The 26-year-old was killed in July 2024 during a wrong-way DUI crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Venice High School mother concerned after student sneaks weapon into school, principal responds
In a statement sent to families and FOX 13, Venice High School confirmed a student managed to bring a weapon to school on Tuesday.
In a statement sent to families and FOX 13, Venice High School confirmed a student managed to bring a weapon to school on Tuesday.
Hillsborough farmers’ crop freeze protection causing dry wells but levels are expected to rebound
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) regulates the use of water for much of the Tampa Bay area, and says growers have been using a lot of it lately to protect their crops from recent freezes.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) regulates the use of water for much of the Tampa Bay area, and says growers have been using a lot of it lately to protect their crops from recent freezes.
Illegal immigrant accused of hiding in Davenport motel room wall after fleeing from deputies: PCSO
A man who deputies say is in the United States illegally from Turkey is facing multiple felony charges after he fled from a traffic stop in a Corvette and later hid inside a motel room wall in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A man who deputies say is in the United States illegally from Turkey is facing multiple felony charges after he fled from a traffic stop in a Corvette and later hid inside a motel room wall in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Construction begins on Tampa's estimated $1B Westshore Interchange project
Construction is underway on the Florida Department of Transportation's Tampa Westshore Interchange project.
Construction is underway on the Florida Department of Transportation's Tampa Westshore Interchange project.
Teen linked to neo-Nazi satanic hate group accused of planning mass shooting at Wimauma church: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a teen arrested last week was involved in a chatroom for violent extremists and discussed plans to carry out a mass shooting at a church near his home in Wimauma.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a teen arrested last week was involved in a chatroom for violent extremists and discussed plans to carry out a mass shooting at a church near his home in Wimauma.
St. Pete breaks ground on largest affordable housing project at former Tibbetts Lumber site
St. Petersburg leaders broke ground on the 264-unit affordable and workforce housing development in the city on Wednesday.
St. Petersburg leaders broke ground on the 264-unit affordable and workforce housing development in the city on Wednesday.
Marriage fraud scheme: 11 accused of recruiting Navy sailors in sham marriage, bribery plot
A Florida man and 10 others have been federally indicted for their part in a "sham marriage" ring that allegedly helped Chinese nationals bypass immigration laws by exploiting members of the armed forces.
A Florida man and 10 others have been federally indicted for their part in a "sham marriage" ring that allegedly helped Chinese nationals bypass immigration laws by exploiting members of the armed forces.
Tampa warehouse gears up for Girl Scout cookie season
It's that time of year again: Girl Scout cookie season! There's a new warehouse in Tampa to hold the coveted Girl Scout cookies.
It's that time of year again: Girl Scout cookie season! There's a new warehouse in Tampa to hold the coveted Girl Scout cookies.
Governor DeSantis renews warning of A.I. accessibility
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about the importance of limiting artificial intelligence during a roundtable at New College of Florida on Wednesday morning.
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about the importance of limiting artificial intelligence during a roundtable at New College of Florida on Wednesday morning.
Florida man shoots, kills ex-girlfriend, her friend before taking his own life after high-speed chase on I-75
Two women were shot to death on Tuesday and the person suspected of killing them was found dead after leaving the scene and taking off on I-75.
Two women were shot to death on Tuesday and the person suspected of killing them was found dead after leaving the scene and taking off on I-75.