Hernando County Schools employee arrested on armed kidnapping and robbery charges
A para-professional with Endeavor/Discovery Academy in Hernando County was arrested on Thursday morning off-campus.
A para-professional with Endeavor/Discovery Academy in Hernando County was arrested on Thursday morning off-campus.
Tampa flower shop marks 40th Valentine's Day after starting as anniversary surprise
For Christine Vasconcelo, Valentine’s Day isn't just the busiest workday of the year. It’s a four-decade-long family tradition built on a romantic gesture.
For Christine Vasconcelo, Valentine’s Day isn't just the busiest workday of the year. It’s a four-decade-long family tradition built on a romantic gesture.
Man killed in Tampa shooting, investigation underway: Police
A man is dead after a shooting along West Green Street in Tampa that happened Wednesday afternoon, according to officers.
A man is dead after a shooting along West Green Street in Tampa that happened Wednesday afternoon, according to officers.
ICE surge in Minnesota is ending, Border Czar Tom Homan says
The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.
The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions taking effect in three more states - see where
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Man stabbed in California prison nearly 180 times, video of his death leaked
A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.
A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.
ICE says it will play a 'key part' in security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US: Report
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will play a role in security planning for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which features matches in New York/New Jersey and Philadelphia, according to reports.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will play a role in security planning for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which features matches in New York/New Jersey and Philadelphia, according to reports.
Florida crime ring busted: 6 charged in $7.8M semi-trailer theft scheme, Attorney General James Uthmeier says
Six people have been charged in connection to over 30 cargo theft incidents across Florida, which resulted in nearly $7.8 million lost so far, state authorities say.
Six people have been charged in connection to over 30 cargo theft incidents across Florida, which resulted in nearly $7.8 million lost so far, state authorities say.
US Navy destroyer, supply ship collide in Caribbean, injuring 2 sailors
Two U.S. Navy sailors were injured on Wednesday after a U.S. Navy destroyer and a supply ship collided in the Caribbean, military officials said.
Two U.S. Navy sailors were injured on Wednesday after a U.S. Navy destroyer and a supply ship collided in the Caribbean, military officials said.
Man attempts to forage for food for a full year, shows Eckerd students how to join
Robin Greenfield is an environmentalist and author who teaches others how to forage for food and part of his goal is to inspire others to start doing their own research to forage food.
Robin Greenfield is an environmentalist and author who teaches others how to forage for food and part of his goal is to inspire others to start doing their own research to forage food.
Clearwater marketing exec accused of stealing more than $800K from own firm, records show
Pinellas County court records accuse the Bluewater's former chief financial officer of stealing more than $800,000 from the company.
Pinellas County court records accuse the Bluewater's former chief financial officer of stealing more than $800,000 from the company.
Florida ‘Granny Flat’ bill could expand backyard housing in Tampa Bay area
A Florida Senate bill unanimously approved last week would require cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling units in single-family neighborhoods, potentially expanding backyard housing throughout the Tampa Bay area.
A Florida Senate bill unanimously approved last week would require cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling units in single-family neighborhoods, potentially expanding backyard housing throughout the Tampa Bay area.
New Tampa exhibit shines light on Black pioneers in horse racing: 'The Heart of the Turf'
African Americans once dominated horse racing, creating its foundation as star jockeys and trainers until their heritage and contributions were largely forgotten or erased. The Keeneland Library of Lexington, Kentucky, though, is making sure the country remembers.
African Americans once dominated horse racing, creating its foundation as star jockeys and trainers until their heritage and contributions were largely forgotten or erased. The Keeneland Library of Lexington, Kentucky, though, is making sure the country remembers.
Boil water notice issued after blown transformer in Pinellas County — See which areas are impacted
A boil water notice was issued late Wednesday evening in parts of Pinellas County after officials said water service was restored from a blown transformer.
A boil water notice was issued late Wednesday evening in parts of Pinellas County after officials said water service was restored from a blown transformer.
Clearwater business incubator aims to spark revival in once thriving North Greenwood neighborhood
A once economically-thriving North Clearwater community could be on the brink of a comeback, as local leaders launch a business incubator designed to create opportunity and support entrepreneurs.
A once economically-thriving North Clearwater community could be on the brink of a comeback, as local leaders launch a business incubator designed to create opportunity and support entrepreneurs.
‘The Masked Singer’: Owl eliminated; here’s who it is
Owl’s unmasking stunned the judges on “The Masked Singer" on Wednesday. Find out “hoo hoo" it was.
Owl’s unmasking stunned the judges on “The Masked Singer" on Wednesday. Find out “hoo hoo" it was.
US to expand revoking passports for parents who owe child support, AP sources say
Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally. Here's what we know.
Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally. Here's what we know.
Historic 'Old Tucker Home' burns down in Kathleen, cause of fire still under investigation
A historic farmhouse that was considered a local landmark to many in Polk County is now no more after a fire burned it down Tuesday evening.
A historic farmhouse that was considered a local landmark to many in Polk County is now no more after a fire burned it down Tuesday evening.
Man hospitalized after St. Pete shooting: Police
A man was rushed to the hospital after a shooting in St. Petersburg Wednesday afternoon, according to officers.
A man was rushed to the hospital after a shooting in St. Petersburg Wednesday afternoon, according to officers.
Man accused of Sarasota quadruple murder killed 2 in Fort Lauderdale before taking his own life: SCSO
A man who investigators say killed four people in Sarasota is also linked to a double homicide in Fort Lauderdale, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A man who investigators say killed four people in Sarasota is also linked to a double homicide in Fort Lauderdale, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.



















