Local artist uses unique material to create vibrant pieces
When people see his artwork, Vincent Ricottilli loves their reaction when learning about the common material used, duct tape.
When people see his artwork, Vincent Ricottilli loves their reaction when learning about the common material used, duct tape.
‘Wicked’ actress Scarlett Spears on landing role of young Glinda: ‘I started crying’
The epic “Wicked" finale is here with new faces, big emotions and a projected $200M opening weekend.
The epic “Wicked" finale is here with new faces, big emotions and a projected $200M opening weekend.
Florida man walking ‘buck naked’ in 36-degree weather claims he was doing a TikTok challenge: Grady Judd
A Florida man claiming to be taking part in a TikTok challenge was arrested after he was caught on camera walking ‘buck-naked’ down a Polk County street, according to the sheriff’s office.
A Florida man claiming to be taking part in a TikTok challenge was arrested after he was caught on camera walking ‘buck-naked’ down a Polk County street, according to the sheriff’s office.
Father makes chilling confession about infant after 4 other children found dead outside North Carolina home
Wellington Delano Dickens III is charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder after the victims remains were found in a car trunk.
Wellington Delano Dickens III is charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder after the victims remains were found in a car trunk.
Ancient canoes discovered in Wisconsin lake reveal 5,200-year-old history
Sixteen ancient canoes discovered in Lake Mendota, located in Madison, Wisconsin, are shedding light on historical transportation networks and cultural practices in the area.
Sixteen ancient canoes discovered in Lake Mendota, located in Madison, Wisconsin, are shedding light on historical transportation networks and cultural practices in the area.
Target slashes prices on thousands of items in bid to revive slipping sales
Target adds 20,000 new holiday gifts, lowers prices to reverse declining sales
Target adds 20,000 new holiday gifts, lowers prices to reverse declining sales
Dick Cheney Funeral: Former VP remembered at Washington National Cathedral memorial service
Former vice president Dick Cheney was remembered Thursday at a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral.
Former vice president Dick Cheney was remembered Thursday at a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral.
Bayshore High School assistant football coach accused of soliciting another student for sex
Just hours after bonding out of jail, a high school football coach in Manatee County is facing another charge for soliciting a juvenile for sex.
Just hours after bonding out of jail, a high school football coach in Manatee County is facing another charge for soliciting a juvenile for sex.
Florida woman accused of attacking estranged daughter stabbed by 8-year-old girl protecting her mom: CCSO
An 8-year-old girl reportedly stabbed her grandmother with a kitchen knife to stop the woman from attacking her mother, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
An 8-year-old girl reportedly stabbed her grandmother with a kitchen knife to stop the woman from attacking her mother, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
Gov. DeSantis talks at Florida Rural Economic Development Summit 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his administration’s rural investments and warned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence during a speech at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit.
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his administration’s rural investments and warned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence during a speech at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit.
Snowcat Ridge reopens for the season, bringing a taste of winter to Florida
Snowcat Ridge, touted as Florida’s only alpine snow park, is reopening for the season this weekend in Dade City.
Snowcat Ridge, touted as Florida’s only alpine snow park, is reopening for the season this weekend in Dade City.
Tampa City Council considering ways to regulate bicycles on paths like Riverwalk saying it’s a safety issue
Tampa’s City Council is looking at ways to make city paths safer by regulating bicycles.
Tampa’s City Council is looking at ways to make city paths safer by regulating bicycles.
U.S. Marshals Task Force: A lifeline for missing children
In a world where the safety of children is paramount, the U.S. Marshals-led task force is making significant strides in locating and recovering missing children.
In a world where the safety of children is paramount, the U.S. Marshals-led task force is making significant strides in locating and recovering missing children.
Anna Kepner: Mom of teen who died on cruise ship remembers her daughter’s constant smile
The mother of Anna Kepner, the 18-year-old found dead aboard a cruise ship, is sharing memories of her daughter and describing her as a joyful, compassionate young woman.
The mother of Anna Kepner, the 18-year-old found dead aboard a cruise ship, is sharing memories of her daughter and describing her as a joyful, compassionate young woman.
'They are just talented people': Beloved 'Ms. Sun City Center' pageant returns after 18 years
The beloved Ms. Sun City Center pageant is back eighteen years later. The community revived the pageant hoping to celebrate the beauty of seniors and their love of volunteering.
The beloved Ms. Sun City Center pageant is back eighteen years later. The community revived the pageant hoping to celebrate the beauty of seniors and their love of volunteering.
Clearwater firefighters reunite with dog they rescued from house fire
There was a heartwarming reunion between firefighters and a dog they rescued in a house fire earlier this month.
There was a heartwarming reunion between firefighters and a dog they rescued in a house fire earlier this month.
Florida lawmakers push to bring cursive back to classrooms
Two Florida lawmakers, Fl State Rep. Toby Overdorf (R) and Fl State Sen. Erin Grall (R), have introduced bills that would once again require cursive instruction in the state’s public schools. Cursive was removed from Florida’s required curriculum in 2010.
Two Florida lawmakers, Fl State Rep. Toby Overdorf (R) and Fl State Sen. Erin Grall (R), have introduced bills that would once again require cursive instruction in the state’s public schools. Cursive was removed from Florida’s required curriculum in 2010.
Where is Samantha Fiddler? The mystery behind a Canadian mom's disappearance in Polk County
In a case that has puzzled authorities and left a family in anguish, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is intensifying its investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Samantha Fiddler, a Canadian mother of three.
In a case that has puzzled authorities and left a family in anguish, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is intensifying its investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Samantha Fiddler, a Canadian mother of three.
Grady Judd: Lakeland suspect killed after beating elderly man with brick, charging deputies
A suspect accused of beating an elderly man with a brick and charging at Polk County deputies was shot and killed in a Lakeland community Wednesday afternoon.
A suspect accused of beating an elderly man with a brick and charging at Polk County deputies was shot and killed in a Lakeland community Wednesday afternoon.
Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files: What's next
President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.



















