Indian Rocks Beach saying goodbye to free parking

A major change is on the horizon at one of Pinellas County’s most popular spots on the sand. Indian Rocks Beach is getting rid of free beach parking.

Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS 'Terrorist Scum' in Nigeria after killings of Christians

President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians, calling the operation decisive and warning further attacks would follow if the violence continues.

Motorcyclist killed in Pasco County crash on Christmas Eve

A 55-year-old Holiday man is dead after a motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Most popular cat and dog names of 2025

When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names.  The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.

Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas wins $1.817 billion jackpot

Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Arkansas will most likely have a very memorable Christmas Day, as that ticket won the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot during the drawing on Christmas Eve.

Metropolitan Ministries serves 1,000 hot meals as Christmas begins across Tampa Bay

Christmas Day got underway early at Metropolitan Ministries. Before sunrise, staff and volunteers filled the kitchen at the nonprofit’s Tampa campus, preparing 1,000 hot Christmas meals for people experiencing homelessness.

Doctors warn of flu, RSV surge as cases more than double for children at Bay Area hospital

No one wants to see the smallest family members down for the count, but Tampa Bay area doctors said more kids are coming in sick this holiday season, some forced to stay in the hospital with respiratory illnesses.

Tampa travelers reunite with family for the holidays

 As we are one sleep away from Christmas Day, there are many air travelers gearing up to reunite with their loved ones this Christmas holiday. 

Blood donations drop during the holidays as nationwide shortage grows

The holidays are often described as a season of giving. But this time of year, one gift is in especially short supply: blood.

Family displaced after fire rips through roof of Oldsmar home: OFR

A family of two adults were displaced from their Oldsmar home on Christmas Eve after a fire burned through the roof, fire officials said.

Holiday show highlights variety of work at Beach Art Center

An annual holiday show represents the second exhibition at the Beach Art Center since storm-related repairs this year. 

Auburndale church member with wife and kids arrested for child porn possession: PCSO

An active member of the First Baptist Church of Auburndale has been arrested on 76 counts of possessing child porn, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Nebraska man killed in McDonald’s drive-thru 'freak accident'

A 69-year-old man died after being pinned between his vehicle and a building in the drive-thru lane of a McDonald’s, according to authorities.

Golf cart driver crossing US-92 dies after being stuck by car: PCSO

A golf cart driver is dead after the Polk County Sheriff's Office says he drove across US-92 at the Schalamar Creek Drive intersection in Lakeland before he was struck by a Buick sedan on Tuesday evening.