Tampa man’s death being investigated as a homicide

Tampa police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead on Friday afternoon. 

Governor DeSantis touts recent proposal to limit AI access

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is continuing his push to protect Floridians from artificial intelligence and AI data centers just weeks after proposing a bill to limit what info AI companies have access to.

Fire breaks out at Tampa apartment building: HCFR

A fire broke out at a two-story apartment building in Tampa on Sunday night, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Land O’ Lakes family transforms home into immersive North Pole experience for third year

When the sun goes down in Land O’ Lakes, the Mueller family’s home transforms into a full-scale North Pole, complete with gingerbread cottages, Santa’s Village, a post office, cinema, and even a scavenger hunt that begins in “Peppermint Park."

I-75 crash leaves 2 dead in Sarasota: Man arrested for DUI manslaughter, troopers say

Two people were killed in a crash Sunday afternoon on Interstate 75 in Sarasota, and a man is now facing a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

High school seniors learn about Hillsborough College workforce programs at 'Career Quest'

Each year, hundreds of Hillsborough County high school seniors get a glimpse of possible futures through workforce programs at Hillsborough College's "Career Quest." 

Largo man, 87, with dementia missing since Friday: police

An 87-year-old Largo man with dementia is missing and police say he was last seen leaving his house at 1845 Oak Trail West on Friday morning.

St. Peterburg Museum of Art showcases Caravaggio masterpieces

For the first time in the U.S., an exhibit from Italy showcases masterpieces of the Baroque period of art. The St. Peterburg Museum of Art will host this exhibit until March 22nd.

South St. Pete nonprofit brings Christmas joy to 156 underprivileged children with personalized gifts

Front Porch Community Development is spreading holiday cheer to families in south St. Petersburg by providing Christmas gifts to children whose families are struggling to make ends meet.

4 hospitalized in Brooksville rollover crash on U.S. 41

Four people were sent to the hospital after multiple vehicles were involved in a rollover crash on U.S. 41 in Brooksville Saturday morning, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.

5 rescued after boat sinks off coast near Egmont Key: USCG

Five people were saved after a boat sank early Friday morning, approximately 28 miles west of Egmont Key, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Driver dies after fleeing crash, hitting tree in Pinellas Park, police say

A 27-year-old man was killed Friday night after police say he left the scene of a crash and struck a tree shortly after in Pinellas Park.

Youth programs like St. Pete's Teen Flex Night help curb teen violence

The Teen Flex Night program brings together kids from across St. Petersburg to a recreational center in the city and allows them to spend their Friday night in a safe location with adults they trust.

$2.2M COVID relief fraud scheme: 10 Floridians among 11 indicted

Ten Floridians were among 11 indicted after federal officials say they orchestrated a scheme to steal more than $2.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds meant to support small businesses struggling during the pandemic.