Bones found by children in Lakeland cow pasture identified: Grady Judd
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has identified human remains found by children in a Lakeland cow pasture on Thursday.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has identified human remains found by children in a Lakeland cow pasture on Thursday.
Construction continues on affordable and workforce housing units at Rome Yards
City leaders, developers, and construction crews gathered Friday for a progress update on the Gallery at Rome Yards, a residential tower bringing 234 affordable and workforce housing units to West Tampa.
City leaders, developers, and construction crews gathered Friday for a progress update on the Gallery at Rome Yards, a residential tower bringing 234 affordable and workforce housing units to West Tampa.
Byron Donalds pushes Florida education plan centered on building student career pathways starting in 6th grade
Rep. Byron Donalds, the leading Republican contender to be the next governor of Florida, unveiled his education plan Friday in Brandon.
Rep. Byron Donalds, the leading Republican contender to be the next governor of Florida, unveiled his education plan Friday in Brandon.
Pinellas County, Army Corps reach deal to restore federal beach renourishment funding
Pinellas County leaders and the Army Corps of Engineers signed a major agreement Friday to restore federal cost-sharing for local beach renourishment projects.
Pinellas County leaders and the Army Corps of Engineers signed a major agreement Friday to restore federal cost-sharing for local beach renourishment projects.
DeSantis defends Everglades detention facility, says state expects full federal reimbursement
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday defended Florida's controversial migrant detention facility in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," arguing it was created out of necessity to support federal immigration enforcement efforts and insisting the state expects to be fully reimbursed for associated costs.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday defended Florida's controversial migrant detention facility in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," arguing it was created out of necessity to support federal immigration enforcement efforts and insisting the state expects to be fully reimbursed for associated costs.
Manatee County launches high-water rescue vehicle, lifeguards trained for flood emergencies
The Manatee County Beach Patrol has deployed a specialized high-water rescue vehicle to assist local emergency response efforts during severe flooding events.
The Manatee County Beach Patrol has deployed a specialized high-water rescue vehicle to assist local emergency response efforts during severe flooding events.
Florida lawmakers pass $115B budget after special session, 99-6 House vote
The Florida Legislature approved a multibillion-dollar state budget Friday afternoon, following a special session to agree on budget terms.
The Florida Legislature approved a multibillion-dollar state budget Friday afternoon, following a special session to agree on budget terms.
Hernando County teacher surprised with award after more than 20 years of service
A Hernando County ESE Pre-K teacher received a surprise honor after more than 20 years of dedication to young students.
A Hernando County ESE Pre-K teacher received a surprise honor after more than 20 years of dedication to young students.
Tesla driver hits Lutz child riding scooter, causing serious injuries: FHP
A 7-year-old child from Lutz suffered serious injuries Thursday night after being hit by a Tesla while riding a go-kart seated scooter in Odessa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 7-year-old child from Lutz suffered serious injuries Thursday night after being hit by a Tesla while riding a go-kart seated scooter in Odessa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
$1.5 Billion secured for FEMA reimbursements for Florida with TRACK Act
With hurricane season fast approaching, U.S. Senator Ashley Moody visited Bartow on Friday to announce the release of $1.5 billion in FEMA disaster reimbursements for Florida.
With hurricane season fast approaching, U.S. Senator Ashley Moody visited Bartow on Friday to announce the release of $1.5 billion in FEMA disaster reimbursements for Florida.
Polk County undercover drug bust nets 5 arrests, leaves 2 on the lam: ‘We will arrest you’
Polk County detectives have arrested five people and are still searching for two more suspects following an undercover operation targeting suspected narcotics areas throughout Polk County.
Polk County detectives have arrested five people and are still searching for two more suspects following an undercover operation targeting suspected narcotics areas throughout Polk County.
Fugitive accused of staging wife’s murder to look like a suicide arrested in Florida
A fugitive wanted in Virginia for killing his wife and making it look like a suicide has been captured in Florida.
A fugitive wanted in Virginia for killing his wife and making it look like a suicide has been captured in Florida.
Blue Origin rocket launch: Live updates, what happened, what's next
Live updates: Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. What happened? What's next? Latest updates on health warning.
Live updates: Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. What happened? What's next? Latest updates on health warning.
2026 hurricane season guide: Here’s what to know
Floridians dodged a bullet during the 2025 hurricane season and researchers are predicting a ‘below normal’ season in 2026, but the time to prepare is now.
Floridians dodged a bullet during the 2025 hurricane season and researchers are predicting a ‘below normal’ season in 2026, but the time to prepare is now.
Fertilizer bans in effect beginning in June across Tampa Bay Area
As the summer months approach, several counties are enacting a fertilizer ban to keep the environment healthy.
As the summer months approach, several counties are enacting a fertilizer ban to keep the environment healthy.
Questions surround Scientology’s role in $350M downtown Clearwater redevelopment
A packed public workshop Thursday night put the spotlight on the roughly $350 million in a proposed downtown Clearwater development project and the Church of Scientology’s role in the city’s future.
A packed public workshop Thursday night put the spotlight on the roughly $350 million in a proposed downtown Clearwater development project and the Church of Scientology’s role in the city’s future.
St. Pete considers expanding resident-only parking zones amid growth concerns
St. Petersburg leaders are considering expanding residential permit parking zones into more neighborhoods.
St. Petersburg leaders are considering expanding residential permit parking zones into more neighborhoods.
Hillsborough County band to honor fallen D-Day soldiers in Normandy: 'Not just another concert'
A community band from Hillsborough County is traveling to France to perform at historic ceremonies commemorating D-Day.
A community band from Hillsborough County is traveling to France to perform at historic ceremonies commemorating D-Day.
Palm Harbor K-8 charter school proposal raises traffic, environmental concerns among nearby residents
You may have seen a "pending" sign on the corner of Alderman and Belcher roads in Palm Harbor. The property may soon be home to a new K-8 public charter school.
You may have seen a "pending" sign on the corner of Alderman and Belcher roads in Palm Harbor. The property may soon be home to a new K-8 public charter school.
Woman faces vehicular homicide, child neglect charges in Oldsmar crash that killed 6-year-old: PCSO
A 27-year-old woman was arrested in connection to an April crash in Oldsmar that left a 6-year-old girl dead and another child seriously injured, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
A 27-year-old woman was arrested in connection to an April crash in Oldsmar that left a 6-year-old girl dead and another child seriously injured, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.