Trump eyes Greenland: What to know about renewed interest and rising tension
Comments from President Trump in the aftermath of the Venezuela operation have spurred speculation about the president’s plans for Greenland. Here’s what to know about his interest in the arctic country.
Comments from President Trump in the aftermath of the Venezuela operation have spurred speculation about the president’s plans for Greenland. Here’s what to know about his interest in the arctic country.
Tarpon Springs Epiphany Day cross retriever carries on family tradition: ‘I couldn’t believe it!’
On Tuesday, Athos Karistinos, retrieved the coveted cross during the 120th annual Tarpon Springs Epiphany Day celebration, carrying on the legacy of his father who retrieved the cross in 1991.
On Tuesday, Athos Karistinos, retrieved the coveted cross during the 120th annual Tarpon Springs Epiphany Day celebration, carrying on the legacy of his father who retrieved the cross in 1991.
Historic Mirasol apartments on Davis Islands up for hotel rezoning after hurricane damage
The Mirasol, one of the first buildings constructed on Davis Islands, is currently a 58-unit upscale apartment building. Its new owners are asking the City of Tampa to approve a rezoning that would allow the property to be converted into a more than 110-room boutique hotel with additional condominiums.
The Mirasol, one of the first buildings constructed on Davis Islands, is currently a 58-unit upscale apartment building. Its new owners are asking the City of Tampa to approve a rezoning that would allow the property to be converted into a more than 110-room boutique hotel with additional condominiums.
Woman living abroad in Australia surprises best friend at Lightning home game: 'Tears were shed'
A woman living abroad in Australia surprised her best friend in the best way at the Tampa Bay Lightning's home game two weeks ago.
A woman living abroad in Australia surprised her best friend in the best way at the Tampa Bay Lightning's home game two weeks ago.
Flu surge strikes Bay Area as patients pack emergency rooms and urgent care centers
As people return to school and work this week, flu cases are climbing across the Tampa Bay area following the holiday season.
As people return to school and work this week, flu cases are climbing across the Tampa Bay area following the holiday season.
Seminole man arrested after 2 kids see him watching pornography, touching himself at park: Deputies
A Seminole man was arrested after deputies said two children saw him watching pornography and touching himself at a local park.
A Seminole man was arrested after deputies said two children saw him watching pornography and touching himself at a local park.
Lego unveils smart brick sets that bring ‘your creations to life’
Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.
Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.
Uber driver kidnapped at gunpoint after picking up customer at Tampa strip club: PCSO
Polk County deputies have arrested a suspected gunman accused of forcing an Uber driver to go to Dundee after being picked up at a Tampa strip club.
Polk County deputies have arrested a suspected gunman accused of forcing an Uber driver to go to Dundee after being picked up at a Tampa strip club.
Hegseth censures Sen. Mark Kelly after 'illegal orders' video
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that a letter of censure has been issued to U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over the Arizona lawmaker's participation in a video that called on troops to “refuse illegal orders."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that a letter of censure has been issued to U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over the Arizona lawmaker's participation in a video that called on troops to “refuse illegal orders."
FTC finds spike in reported losses from fraud among seniors, reaching $2.4 billion in 2024: Report
A report from the Federal Trade Commission showed a spike in reported losses from fraud among seniors.
A report from the Federal Trade Commission showed a spike in reported losses from fraud among seniors.
Work continues on historic Anna Maria City Pier after 2024 hurricane damage
One by one, new pilings are being installed as the City of Anna Maria Island works to build back the city pier, which has been closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused damage to the pier and even washed away the pier's walkway.
One by one, new pilings are being installed as the City of Anna Maria Island works to build back the city pier, which has been closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused damage to the pier and even washed away the pier's walkway.
DHS says Hilton is refusing to let ICE agents stay at hotels
Hilton Hotels is accused of canceling reservations for DHS law enforcement.
Hilton Hotels is accused of canceling reservations for DHS law enforcement.
Polk County Sheriff's Office opens for sixth district office in fast growing NE Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is opening another district office — this time in the northeast part of the county.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is opening another district office — this time in the northeast part of the county.
Florida leaders react to Nicolás Maduro's capture, first appearance in a New York courtroom
Today, Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody held a press conference in Miami and celebrated the end of Maduro's rule, with Scott calling Maduro a narco-terrorist and saying he jeopardized the security of not just Venezuelans but Americans.
Today, Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody held a press conference in Miami and celebrated the end of Maduro's rule, with Scott calling Maduro a narco-terrorist and saying he jeopardized the security of not just Venezuelans but Americans.
Convicted killer who murdered former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband sentenced to death
Convicted killer Marcelle Waldon was sentenced to death on Monday in Polk County in the killings of a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.
Convicted killer Marcelle Waldon was sentenced to death on Monday in Polk County in the killings of a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.
Man dies from burns during incident at Haines City High School
Officials arrived at Haines City High School Sunday night to find a 32-year-old man lying in an alcove near one of the buildings with severe burns.
Officials arrived at Haines City High School Sunday night to find a 32-year-old man lying in an alcove near one of the buildings with severe burns.
Fire tears through vehicles at Grand Hyatt hotel garage: TFR
Several cars were on fire Monday afternoon in the garage at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Tampa, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Several cars were on fire Monday afternoon in the garage at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Tampa, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Two arrested in armed robbery at Latin grocery store in Bradenton: Deputies
Two men were arrested after an armed robbery at a Latin grocery store in Bradenton on Sunday, according to deputies.
Two men were arrested after an armed robbery at a Latin grocery store in Bradenton on Sunday, according to deputies.
2026 tax brackets vs. 2025: Here’s what’s changed, other things to know
Your paycheck could stretch further in 2026 as the IRS raised tax brackets and deductions under Trump’s “big beautiful bill." Here’s what changes.
Your paycheck could stretch further in 2026 as the IRS raised tax brackets and deductions under Trump’s “big beautiful bill." Here’s what changes.
Man in custody after JD Vance's Ohio home damaged, Secret Service says
The vice president and his family were not in Ohio when the incident occurred early Monday morning.
The vice president and his family were not in Ohio when the incident occurred early Monday morning.