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.   

Criminal charges against man accused of abandoning Trooper the dog during Hurricane Milton dropped

Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office. 

Pinellas County Schools introduce their new science lab on wheels

A new 'Innovative Lab’ on wheels is now available to 7th grade students at middle schools across Pinellas County. 

Moffitt Cancer Center honoring breast cancer patients through 'Portraits of Hope'

Moffitt Cancer Center is highlighting its patients with breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The "Portraits of Hope" highlight different patients and their unique story of their journey with cancer.

Captain, crew accused of illegally harvesting stone crab in Pasco County

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers in Pasco County have charged the captain and crew of a commercial stone crab vessel with multiple violations for illegally harvesting more than 65 pounds of stone crab claws from unauthorized lines and traps.

Depression causing major traffic delays on U.S. 19 in Pinellas County

A depression opened up at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Curlew Road in Pinellas County Thursday afternoon, and it is now causing major traffic impacts. 

Ruskin home invasion leaves 1 injured: HCSO

One person was injured in a reported home invasion in Ruskin on Thursday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Tampa house fire being investigated

A house fire that broke out Thursday morning in Tampa is under investigation.

Publix ice cream recall: Here’s what to know

Publix has voluntarily recalled one of its ice creams that was sold in Florida.

USF expands 4-year nursing program to St. Pete campus to help statewide shortage

Nurses are part of the backbone in hospitals and there’s a critical shortage of them in Florida. The University of South Florida plans to help add more future nurses to the workforce by expanding its four-year nursing program to its St. Petersburg campus.

Riverwalk extension project discussion planned Thursday, renderings released

On Thursday, residents will have a chance to learn about the West River BUILD Project, which will extend the Riverwalk, including roadway improvements and safety infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists.