Holiday cheer arrives early in downtown St. Pete at pop-up bar

The holidays have arrived early at The Xmas Bar in downtown St. Petersburg. The popular spot, a seasonal transformation of "Glamper," opened its doors last Friday after a 72-hour decorating marathon by Forward Hospitality Partner, Mark Acchione and his team.

Brooksy at 100: A spunky sailor’s long voyage from War to Wisdom

This Veterans Day, we salute Donald "Brooksy" Brooks, a spunky Navy veteran from Winter Haven who is about to celebrate his centennial birthday.

St. Pete Beach's Postcard Inn on the Beach reimagined, renamed after hurricane damage

The iconic Postcard Inn on the Beach, located on St. Pete Beach, will be reimagined and renamed. It has been closed since it was destroyed by Hurricane Helene last year.

Veterans Day ceremony held at Veteran's Memorial Park in Hillsborough County

Keynote speakers at the 61st annual Veterans Day Tribute encouraged veterans to work for the good of the country and encouraged young people to consider military service.

Baby formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak is expanding: What to know

A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.

Arctic blast cold-stuns iguanas in Florida during record-setting temperature plunge

A frozen iguana was spotted in Boca Raton, Florida on Tuesday, as the coldest air of the season spread across the eastern U.S., setting several low temperatures across the Sunshine State.

Brevard County criminal crack house demolished by SWAT team

A special unit was formed after Brevard County deputies kept receiving numerous criminal activity and drug-related calls to the same addresses.

Fire breaks out at Spring Hill home, PCFR warns people of home-heating safety

As cold temperatures continue across Florida, Pasco County Fire Rescue is reminding people to heat their homes safely after a fire broke out at a Spring Hill home on Tuesday morning.

Menopause hormone therapy labeling changed under FDA

The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.

Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough honors local veterans with special home projects

In honor of Veterans Day, Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough spent Tuesday giving back to those who’ve served — through hands-on help and heartfelt gratitude.

Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal: What would it mean for homebuyers?

The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.

2026 tax filing season changes: IRS Direct File unavailable

Direct File won’t be available anymore to do your taxes next year. Here’s what that means once the tax filing season opens in January.