Progressive auto insurance to give back $1B to Florida policyholders

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Progressive auto insurance policyholders in Florida should be getting a rebate or a credit due to litigation reform in the state and those who are insured by other companies should see savings in the near future. 

New boating restrictions near South Lido Beach considered by Sarasota County leaders

Sarasota County leaders are considering new restrictions that could change how boaters use the waters off Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach, following ongoing safety and environmental concerns.

DeSantis signs death warrant for Florida murderer convicted in 1988 killing, rape of convenience-store manager

In what could be Florida’s 17th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of raping and murdering a Putnam County convenience-store manager in 1988.

St. Pete will soon accept proposals for developing Gas Plant District after Rays deal falls through

The city of St. Petersburg will soon be fielding offers for 86 acres of prime downtown real estate, and some developers have already begun courting officials with their visions for the site.

Environmental groups call for change at Pinellas County's decades-old waste-to-energy plant

Environmental groups from across the U.S. are urging Pinellas County to reconsider its long-running waste-to-energy program. The facility, located next to the county’s landfill in Pinellas Park, has been in operation for more than 40 years and processes the majority of the county’s trash.

Wimauma family sells belongings following Medicaid denials in cancer battle

A Wimauma father battling advanced lung cancer was repeatedly denied Medicaid coverage for the type of chemotherapy his doctor says he needs.

Motorcyclist clocked going 60 MPH over speed limit in Brooksville: HCSO

A motorcyclist was tracked going 60 MPH over the speed limit in Brooksville, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.

Tampa police host regional K9 water training at Adventure Island

The Tampa Police Department gathered K9 teams from across the Bay Area for a special day of water training at Adventure Island on Tuesday.

Hundreds of students learn about different jobs at BAM! Fest Career Day

Around 900 students from Pinellas and Hillsborough County descended upon the Mahaffey Theatre for BAM! (Books, Art and Music) Festival Career Day. 

I-4 chain-reaction crash kills 1, seriously injures 3: FHP

One man is dead, and three others suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on I-4 Monday afternoon.