Florida mother of two gifted refurbished vehicle to rebuild her family’s future
A Florida mother of two received a fully refurbished 2015 Chrysler 300 this Friday at CARSTAR Auto Body Resurrection.
A Florida mother of two received a fully refurbished 2015 Chrysler 300 this Friday at CARSTAR Auto Body Resurrection.
'It was just a McMess:' Grady Judd describing angry McDonald's customer shot by employee after dispute
A Davenport McDonald's employee and two customers are facing charges after an argument in the drive-thru line ended with a shooting inside the store early on Sunday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Davenport McDonald's employee and two customers are facing charges after an argument in the drive-thru line ended with a shooting inside the store early on Sunday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Man accused of abandoning dog during hurricane cleared
The man who was accused of abandoning his dog during Hurricane Milton in 2024 has been cleared.
The man who was accused of abandoning his dog during Hurricane Milton in 2024 has been cleared.
Ex-Tampa city council candidate claims risk protection order is ‘political assassination’ by mayor
Former city council candidate Elvis Piggott appeared in court on Friday after Tampa police filed a risk protection order against him — a legal action intended to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a threat to themselves or others.
Former city council candidate Elvis Piggott appeared in court on Friday after Tampa police filed a risk protection order against him — a legal action intended to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a threat to themselves or others.
State pushes to lower property taxes in Florida
The State of Florida is taking a big step forward in its attempt to lower property taxes.
The State of Florida is taking a big step forward in its attempt to lower property taxes.
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail unleashes new horrors for 2025
Sir Henry's Haunted Trail in Plant City is back for its twelfth season with new trails and redesigned sets, running through November 1.
Sir Henry's Haunted Trail in Plant City is back for its twelfth season with new trails and redesigned sets, running through November 1.
Breast cancer screenings buses help break down access barriers across Bay Area
Friday is National Mammography Day, a reminder for women to get screened for breast cancer and mobile mammography buses are traveling throughout the Bay Area.
Friday is National Mammography Day, a reminder for women to get screened for breast cancer and mobile mammography buses are traveling throughout the Bay Area.
Hillsborough County pet shelter at 600% capacity for cats
The Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center is currently over 600 percent over capacity for cats. Big Picture View
The Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center is currently over 600 percent over capacity for cats. Big Picture View
Bigun’s Bar-B-Q burglars busted: Florida woman accused of enlisting boyfriend, son to break into business
A Hernando County couple is behind bars and deputies are still looking for the woman’s son following a burglary at Bigun’s Bar-B-Q.
A Hernando County couple is behind bars and deputies are still looking for the woman’s son following a burglary at Bigun’s Bar-B-Q.
St. Petersburg police investigating deadly e-bike crash
A deadly crash involving an e-bike is under investigation in St. Petersburg.
A deadly crash involving an e-bike is under investigation in St. Petersburg.
Florida targets states over immigrant truck drivers following triple-fatal crash
After a deadly crash in August on Florida’s Turnpike, state Attorney General James Uthmeier is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent California and Washington from issuing licenses to commercial truck drivers who are not in the country legally.
After a deadly crash in August on Florida’s Turnpike, state Attorney General James Uthmeier is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent California and Washington from issuing licenses to commercial truck drivers who are not in the country legally.
Fire tears through Ruskin manufactured home: HCFR
A fire that tore through a manufactured home in Ruskin Thursday night is under investigation.
A fire that tore through a manufactured home in Ruskin Thursday night is under investigation.
TikTok fire trend sends St. Pete teen to the hospital
The "Jam Jar Pulse Jet" trend is a dangerous TikTok challenge that experts are warning against. The trend involves pouring rubbing alcohol in a jar, putting a lid with a hole on top and lighting the alcohol on fire.
The "Jam Jar Pulse Jet" trend is a dangerous TikTok challenge that experts are warning against. The trend involves pouring rubbing alcohol in a jar, putting a lid with a hole on top and lighting the alcohol on fire.
Neurologists treating MS see increase in patient demand, shortage of specialists
Patients suspecting they have multiple sclerosis (MS) are encountering significant delays in accessing specialist care, with some waiting up to six months for a diagnosis.
Patients suspecting they have multiple sclerosis (MS) are encountering significant delays in accessing specialist care, with some waiting up to six months for a diagnosis.
Security training takes center stage for more than 100 Tampa faith leaders following recent national attack
It was standing room only Thursday night as more than 100 faith leaders listened to Tampa police break down deterring, delaying and defending against attacks.
It was standing room only Thursday night as more than 100 faith leaders listened to Tampa police break down deterring, delaying and defending against attacks.
Two dogs rescued from mobile home fire in Dover
Two dogs were rescued from a mobile home fire in Dover Thursday evening, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Two dogs were rescued from a mobile home fire in Dover Thursday evening, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Gov. DeSantis touts ‘Moving Florida Forward’ initiative, accelerating projects in Tampa Bay area
Governor Ron DeSantis visited Bartow on Thursday with Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Purdue to announce several projects that have been accelerated because of the ‘Moving Florida Forward’ initiative.
Governor Ron DeSantis visited Bartow on Thursday with Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Purdue to announce several projects that have been accelerated because of the ‘Moving Florida Forward’ initiative.
Hillsborough School District asking for court-ordered injunction to force Walton Academy closed
A legal fight is escalating between the Hillsborough County School District and Walton Academy for the Performing Arts, which continued to operate on Thursday despite a unanimous school board vote ordering its immediate closure.
A legal fight is escalating between the Hillsborough County School District and Walton Academy for the Performing Arts, which continued to operate on Thursday despite a unanimous school board vote ordering its immediate closure.
Topping Out ceremony at Venice Theatre damaged by Hurricane Ian
Venice Theatre hosted a Topping Out ceremony to mark a major milestone in the progress to rebuild its Jervey Theatre.
Venice Theatre hosted a Topping Out ceremony to mark a major milestone in the progress to rebuild its Jervey Theatre.
Florida DOGE committee slams Manatee County Commission for overspending
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia slammed Manatee County government on Thursday, saying it’s spending too much and overtaxing its citizens.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia slammed Manatee County government on Thursday, saying it’s spending too much and overtaxing its citizens.



















