FEMA meeting canceled after Tampa mayor traveled to Washington
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor flew to Washington for a meeting of a special FEMA group that was set to overhaul the disaster relief agency. However, the meeting was abruptly canceled.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor flew to Washington for a meeting of a special FEMA group that was set to overhaul the disaster relief agency. However, the meeting was abruptly canceled.
Garbage truck slams into mobile home after being rear-ended by pumping truck: FHP
A garbage truck was propelled into a Hernando County mobile home after being rear-ended by a pumping truck on Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A garbage truck was propelled into a Hernando County mobile home after being rear-ended by a pumping truck on Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Suspected hit-and-run driver arrested in deadly St. Pete crash: FHP
An arrest has been made after a bicyclist who was hauling tree branches in a small trailer was hit by a car and killed in St. Pete early on Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An arrest has been made after a bicyclist who was hauling tree branches in a small trailer was hit by a car and killed in St. Pete early on Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Tampa City Ballet hopes its rendition of 'The Nutcracker' serves as gateway to the world of ballet
For members of Tampa City Ballet, "The Nutcracker" means many things.
For members of Tampa City Ballet, "The Nutcracker" means many things.
Florida gator caught in front of Sarasota County gas station: 'Another Day, another gator'
Sarasota County deputies removed a large swamp puppy from a local gas station this week.
Sarasota County deputies removed a large swamp puppy from a local gas station this week.
Video: Florida deputies smash window to rescue overheating child locked in minivan
Deputies rescued a 1-year-old child accidentally locked in a hot minivan near the St. Johns Town Center mall on Dec. 5, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies rescued a 1-year-old child accidentally locked in a hot minivan near the St. Johns Town Center mall on Dec. 5, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Florida nurse, pastor rushed to help after plane crashes into car on I-95: 'I started praying'
Moments after a small plane made an emergency landing on Florida's Interstate 95 and seemingly landed on top of a driving vehicle, people rushed across busy traffic lanes to help anyway they could.
Moments after a small plane made an emergency landing on Florida's Interstate 95 and seemingly landed on top of a driving vehicle, people rushed across busy traffic lanes to help anyway they could.
Armed person barricaded inside Inverness home: Citrus County SWAT on scene
An armed person has barricaded themselves inside a home in Inverness, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
An armed person has barricaded themselves inside a home in Inverness, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
St. Pete Council to decide today whether to keep Tangerine Plaza redevelopment alive
St. Pete City Council is set to decide Thursday afternoon whether to give the Sugar Hill Group another year to meet the conditions needed to redevelop Tangerine Plaza. The vote could reshape the future of one of South St. Petersburg’s most significant neighborhoods.
St. Pete City Council is set to decide Thursday afternoon whether to give the Sugar Hill Group another year to meet the conditions needed to redevelop Tangerine Plaza. The vote could reshape the future of one of South St. Petersburg’s most significant neighborhoods.
Tampa family finds comfort after man's sudden death helps save 5 lives through organ donation
A Tampa family is turning heartbreak into hope after the sudden death of their 39-year-old brother.
A Tampa family is turning heartbreak into hope after the sudden death of their 39-year-old brother.
Proposed docks in Stevenson Creek in Clearwater causing concern for manatee activists
Valor Capital wants to put in a multi-dock with room for nine boat slips and a kayak and paddle board floating dock. The Stevenson Creek Advocacy Group, however, is against this, because manatees are present in the creek.
Valor Capital wants to put in a multi-dock with room for nine boat slips and a kayak and paddle board floating dock. The Stevenson Creek Advocacy Group, however, is against this, because manatees are present in the creek.
Tampa high school students' bill on e-bike safety officially filed after losing classmate
Students from Freedom High School have taken legislative matters into their own hands. State Representative Susan Valdes recently introduced a bill aimed at enhancing safety measures for young riders, a proposal that originated from some determined teens.
Students from Freedom High School have taken legislative matters into their own hands. State Representative Susan Valdes recently introduced a bill aimed at enhancing safety measures for young riders, a proposal that originated from some determined teens.
Pasco Schools launches incentives to solve bus driver shortage as students arrive late for class
Bus drivers get children to school and back safely every day during the week, but they are in short supply in Pasco County.
Bus drivers get children to school and back safely every day during the week, but they are in short supply in Pasco County.
Family sues Hillsborough County apartment complex after woman injured in shooting
The family of a woman who was shot in the head is suing an apartment complex in Hillsborough County. Erinique Moore, 26, survived, but needs 24-hour care and is re-learning basic functions.
The family of a woman who was shot in the head is suing an apartment complex in Hillsborough County. Erinique Moore, 26, survived, but needs 24-hour care and is re-learning basic functions.
'Renaissance' underway with new businesses on Cleveland Street in Clearwater
As Christmas music played in the background Wednesday morning, employees at The District Bistro prepped for customers.
As Christmas music played in the background Wednesday morning, employees at The District Bistro prepped for customers.
Charter schools face pushback from Hillsborough County School Board over access to facilities
Hillsborough County’s school board is pushing back against Florida’s expanded Schools of Hope program, passing a proclamation urging the state to change the law that allows state-approved charter networks to occupy public school classrooms without paying for the space or support services.
Hillsborough County’s school board is pushing back against Florida’s expanded Schools of Hope program, passing a proclamation urging the state to change the law that allows state-approved charter networks to occupy public school classrooms without paying for the space or support services.
Florida Southern College's historic 'President's Residence' to be relocated to preserve and honor its legacy
The President's Residence which was built back in 1938 near the end of the Great Depression has been in need of major repairs for years.
The President's Residence which was built back in 1938 near the end of the Great Depression has been in need of major repairs for years.
I-4 express lanes approved by Hillsborough County transportation planning board
The Hillsborough County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) cleared the way for new express lanes on I-4 stretching 17 miles from I-75 to County Line Road.
The Hillsborough County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) cleared the way for new express lanes on I-4 stretching 17 miles from I-75 to County Line Road.
Sarasota mom vows not to let fear silence son who accuses school staff member of touching him inappropriately
A Sarasota County mom is speaking out after her son says a staff member touched him inappropriately at school.
A Sarasota County mom is speaking out after her son says a staff member touched him inappropriately at school.
Weeks after Tampa indictments over AI chip smuggling, Trump authorizes exports of same chips
Just several weeks after the U.S. attorney in Tampa announced the indictments of two Chinese nationals who were smuggling computer chips to front groups that could have sold them to the Chinese military, the president announced that the same chips will be sold to certain Chinese companies.
Just several weeks after the U.S. attorney in Tampa announced the indictments of two Chinese nationals who were smuggling computer chips to front groups that could have sold them to the Chinese military, the president announced that the same chips will be sold to certain Chinese companies.



















