'Turf Takeover' in Tampa provides positive alternative to 'Teen Takeovers'

Teen takeovers have become a problem in Tampa Bay that officials are now trying to solve proactively, so groups are hosting events to give kids safe alternatives.

President Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center - but it's hard to see that

President Donald Trump’s name has been removed from the Kennedy Center, a top official for the art venue confirmed, but onlookers who wanted to see the change were having a hard time doing so. 

RAP River Run raises critical support for children and families in need

Nearly 2,000 runners, walkers and families gathered at Sims Park this weekend for the 17th Annual RAP River Run, raising money for the RAP House and the services it provides to children and families in crisis.

Tampa honors Juneteenth flag creator ahead of holiday

An 83-year-old activist and Army veteran traveled from Connecticut to Tampa to be a part of a ceremony to raise the historic Juneteenth flag he designed decades ago.

World Cup fever fuels crowds at St. Pete watch parties, businesses

Thousands of soccer fans packed local pubs and Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg on Friday night to cheer on the U.S. Men’s National Team as World Cup fever swept through the Bay Area.

USRowing Youth National Championships draws thousands to Sarasota County

A massive crowd of athletes and spectators has converged on Sarasota County as Nathan Benderson Park hosts the top youth rowing talent in the country for the final regatta of the season.

Spring Hill under rabies alert after cat infected in raccoon attack: DOH

A 60-day rabies alert is active for a large portion of Spring Hill after an unvaccinated pet cat contracted the virus during a wild animal attack, according to Hernando County health officials. 

Lakeland moves forward with drafting 12-month moratorium on large-scale data centers

Lakeland officials gave city staff approval Friday to draft an ordinance establishing a 12-month temporary pause on large-scale data centers following community resistance to a proposed development.

Midland mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 10 injured; Suspect confirmed dead

A Midland city employee was identified Saturday as the person killed in a mass shooting that wounded 10 others before the gunman was later found dead, according to city officials.

FDA approves emergency use of medication to treat screwworm in dogs, cats

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a medication to be used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.

Missing Wesley Chapel girls found safe following statewide alert

Two missing Wesley Chapel girls have been found safe following a Florida Missing Child Alert on Friday. No additional details were provided. 

Inside the Octagon at the White House

What has been a spectacle to the casual observer over the past few weeks, the massive set built to house one of the year’s biggest sporting events, is set to take place this weekend.