Florida lawmakers prepare bold 2026 legislative session — here's what's on the agenda
Florida lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis are preparing for an unusually active legislative session in 2026. Top priorities include property tax relief, potential elimination of school vaccine mandates and reviewing state and congressional maps.
Florida lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis are preparing for an unusually active legislative session in 2026. Top priorities include property tax relief, potential elimination of school vaccine mandates and reviewing state and congressional maps.
Man dead after shooting in Bradenton; no arrest made: Deputies
A man was shot and killed early Thursday morning in the 1300 block of 18th Place East in Bradenton.
A man was shot and killed early Thursday morning in the 1300 block of 18th Place East in Bradenton.
Purina Foundation awards $1.165 million in grants to nonprofits across US to support animal welfare efforts
The Purina Foundation continued its support of animal welfare efforts in 2025 by awarding $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States.
The Purina Foundation continued its support of animal welfare efforts in 2025 by awarding $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States.
Tampa man arrested for shooting motorcyclist in Pinellas Park neighborhood: Police
A Tampa man is facing an attempted murder charge after shooting a motorcyclist in a Pinellas Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
A Tampa man is facing an attempted murder charge after shooting a motorcyclist in a Pinellas Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
1 dead after Port Richey shooting stemming from altercation
A fight turned deadly early Thursday morning in the US 19 area of Port Richey.
A fight turned deadly early Thursday morning in the US 19 area of Port Richey.
Meet the first babies born in the Tampa Bay area in 2026
As New Year's celebrations were underway, multiple Tampa Bay area families welcomed their babies — some of the first to be born locally in 2026.
As New Year's celebrations were underway, multiple Tampa Bay area families welcomed their babies — some of the first to be born locally in 2026.
Riverview home fire one of multiple caused by fireworks in Hillsborough County
A Riverview home fire caused by fireworks early Thursday morning was one of many fires Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to overnight as residents rang in the new year.
A Riverview home fire caused by fireworks early Thursday morning was one of many fires Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to overnight as residents rang in the new year.
Your 2026 tax guide: All the changes to know before filing
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
New Year's resolutions? Some choosing to rebrand into goals, intentions for 2026
New Year's Resolutions are being rebranded to be "goals" or "intentions" for 2026.
New Year's Resolutions are being rebranded to be "goals" or "intentions" for 2026.
St. Pete Pier packed with crowds to ring in New Year despite cold temperatures
As the clocks counted down to 2026, crowds gathered at the St. Pete Pier to ring in the New Year.
As the clocks counted down to 2026, crowds gathered at the St. Pete Pier to ring in the New Year.
Bay Area mom credits Pasco County school staff's quick response, AED for saving son's life
December 9 is a day etched into Courtney Jackson's memory forever.
December 9 is a day etched into Courtney Jackson's memory forever.
1 killed, 1 injured in Lakeland house fire: PCFR
A deadly house fire is under investigation in Lakeland.
A deadly house fire is under investigation in Lakeland.
Florida lawmakers target rigged sports betting with new bill
In October, the FBI arrested more than 30 people, including NBA players and coaches, for providing insider information to gamblers.
In October, the FBI arrested more than 30 people, including NBA players and coaches, for providing insider information to gamblers.
Family of Hillsborough teen killed in DUI crash starting scholarship for UF medical students in her memory
Lexi Ringo, 16, was in the car with her mother on Friday, December 26, when a pickup truck driven by Dominic Frye, 21, ran a stop sign and T-boned their car.
Lexi Ringo, 16, was in the car with her mother on Friday, December 26, when a pickup truck driven by Dominic Frye, 21, ran a stop sign and T-boned their car.
Bexar County, Texas, missing teens: 1 found dead, 1 still missing, 1 found safe
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
Florida bans soda, sweets, energy drinks from SNAP purchases starting April 20
Starting April 20, SNAP recipients will no longer be able to purchase sugary foods, snacks and drinks with SNAP benefits.
Starting April 20, SNAP recipients will no longer be able to purchase sugary foods, snacks and drinks with SNAP benefits.
Naked Florida man accused of robbing meat market only wearing a mask left behind a trail of clothing
A Florida man who tried to only cover up his face is accused of walking into a Florida meat market in the nude and robbing it.
A Florida man who tried to only cover up his face is accused of walking into a Florida meat market in the nude and robbing it.
Pennsylvania man charged after killing mother, wounding father after Christmas
Jarrod Noll, 18, was charged with homicide and attempted homicide, according to authorities.
Jarrod Noll, 18, was charged with homicide and attempted homicide, according to authorities.
Florida scientists make major advances in medicine, environment and public health
Florida scientists have made significant breakthroughs in multiple fields this year, ranging from medicine to environmental restoration.
Florida scientists have made significant breakthroughs in multiple fields this year, ranging from medicine to environmental restoration.
$20K reward for missing Native American woman: Humboldt County sheriff
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the location of a Native American woman last seen three decades ago.
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the location of a Native American woman last seen three decades ago.