Movers and realtors say Florida ranked second in growth in 2025

More families are packing up and heading to Florida again, according to new data from U-Haul and backed up by movers and real estate professionals across the Tampa Bay area.

Eerie surveillance video shows 'person of interest' in unsolved Ohio dentist murder case

Officials have released eerie surveillance footage capturing a "person of interest" in the unsolved murders of an Ohio dentist and his wife, who were gunned down inside their home.

Florida State Fair debuts new foods for 2026

The Florida State Fair is right around the corner and that means new, unusual food combinations will be making their debut. 

Dog found dead inside Ruskin home that caught fire: HCFR

A house fire in Ruskin claimed the life of a dog on Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Reminder to Florida drivers: January is 'Move Over Month'

Officials are reminding drivers that January is Move Over Month in the state of Florida. The “Move Over Act" was originally enacted in 2002 to help protect law enforcement officers, first responders and others on the side of the roadway.

Tampa Bay Navy veteran receives wheelchair upgrade

U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Jerry Wayne Padgett II received a new all-terrain wheelchair on Wednesday morning, courtesy of Freedom Alliance.

New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.

Sen. Mark Kelly: ‘I'm not backing down from the president and secretary of defense’

Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona says he is not backing down from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a formal censure letter was sent to Secretary of the Navy John Phelan to review the retired Navy captain's retirement rank and pay.

Eaton and Palisades fires: Communities reflect and rebuild one year later

One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, recovery is underway—but for many residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the road forward remains long and uncertain.

California congressman has human rights concerns after visiting ICE facility

Bay Area Rep. Ro Khanna said a recent visit to the controversial California City ICE detention center revealed what he described as serious human rights concerns.

Aldrich Ames, CIA officer who spied for Russia, dead at 84

Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who spied for Russia, was serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to espionage charges in 1994.

Portion of Upper Tampa Bay Trail closes for repairs starting on Jan. 7

Hillsborough County has closed a portion of the Upper Tampa Bay Trail, so crews can replace a large culvert underneath the trail that was damaged during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

New report details deadly alligator attack at Lake Kissimmee State Park

A newly released report describes how a canoe startled an 11-foot alligator in shallow water, leading to a deadly attack on a woman at Lake Kissimmee State Park in May.

Nearly century-old American Legion post in Riverview faces possible closure: 'It's home'

Leaders at the American Legion Alafia Post 148 in Riverview say the building itself is now at risk. The post, which is turning 80 this year, is dealing with peeling stucco, roof and gutter problems, and ongoing drainage and septic issues.