January jobs report shows US added 130K jobs exceeding economists expectations
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Wednesday shows U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, above the expectations of economists.
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Wednesday shows U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, above the expectations of economists.
El Paso flights resume; Trump official says cartel drones breached airspace
Temporary flight restrictions to El Paso International Airport have been lifted by the Federal Aviation Administration and all flights will resume as normal.
Temporary flight restrictions to El Paso International Airport have been lifted by the Federal Aviation Administration and all flights will resume as normal.
'211 Day' shines light on crisis help available across Tampa Bay
February 11 marks “211 Day," a national effort held each year to spotlight a three-digit number that connects people to help in their community.
February 11 marks “211 Day," a national effort held each year to spotlight a three-digit number that connects people to help in their community.
USF researchers harness sunlight in promising breakthrough to fight red tide
A team of University of South Florida researchers believes an everyday element, sunlight, could play a key role in reducing harmful red tide blooms impacting the Bay Area.
A team of University of South Florida researchers believes an everyday element, sunlight, could play a key role in reducing harmful red tide blooms impacting the Bay Area.
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office honors fallen K-9 partners at memorial service
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office honored some of its most loyal deputies on Tuesday. K-9s who served on the front lines and then went home as family.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office honored some of its most loyal deputies on Tuesday. K-9s who served on the front lines and then went home as family.
Starkey area fire delays start times of 2 Pasco County schools
Two Pasco County schools will delay the first bell on Wednesday due to a fire in the Starkey area.
Two Pasco County schools will delay the first bell on Wednesday due to a fire in the Starkey area.
'Sex buying isn’t a game': Billboards target human trafficking demand during Daytona 500
The roar of engines at Daytona International Speedway won’t be the only thing grabbing attention this race weekend.
The roar of engines at Daytona International Speedway won’t be the only thing grabbing attention this race weekend.
Multiple shooting victims found dead at Sarasota home: Officials
Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies have been in and out of the home for well over nine hours following a deadly shooting inside the Amberlea gated community on Tuesday.
Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies have been in and out of the home for well over nine hours following a deadly shooting inside the Amberlea gated community on Tuesday.
Leo Govoni fraud: 2 years after $100M trust collapse, families of disabled victims still suffer
Two years after the Center for Special Needs Trust Administration filed for bankruptcy, families who depended on the nonprofit say the damage caused by its collapse is still shaping their daily lives.
Two years after the Center for Special Needs Trust Administration filed for bankruptcy, families who depended on the nonprofit say the damage caused by its collapse is still shaping their daily lives.
Bartow fire that burned nearly 200 acres, closed portion of Highway 640 is under investigation
Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a fire to burn nearly 200 acres in Bartow, destroyed a gooseneck trailer and closed a portion of Highway 640 on Tuesday evening.
Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a fire to burn nearly 200 acres in Bartow, destroyed a gooseneck trailer and closed a portion of Highway 640 on Tuesday evening.
Nearly 30% of Americans would marry for money in current economy, survey reveals
Love or money? A new survey finds many Americans weigh financial stability heavily in romance – and some even stay in relationships for the paycheck.
Love or money? A new survey finds many Americans weigh financial stability heavily in romance – and some even stay in relationships for the paycheck.
Man convicted of killing a traveling salesman becomes first person executed in Florida this year
A man convicted of killing a traveling salesman he and his brother had met at a bar has become the first person executed in Florida this year.
A man convicted of killing a traveling salesman he and his brother had met at a bar has become the first person executed in Florida this year.
Tampa’s tree canopy matches 20-year low after 2024 hurricanes: Here's how it impacts your energy bill
A post-storm tree canopy analysis conducted by the city of Tampa, the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has quantified the environmental toll of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the city’s tree canopy.
A post-storm tree canopy analysis conducted by the city of Tampa, the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has quantified the environmental toll of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the city’s tree canopy.
Social media threats spike across Bay Area: Here's how to protect yourself online
FBI agents in the Tampa Bay area say they've seen a spike in threats, specifically social media threats.
FBI agents in the Tampa Bay area say they've seen a spike in threats, specifically social media threats.
John’s Pass 'beach' to be removed as $1.5M dredging project begins to improve safety
A familiar but controversial stretch of sand at John’s Pass is about to disappear as crews start a major dredging project aimed at improving safety and restoring water flow through the busy channel.
A familiar but controversial stretch of sand at John’s Pass is about to disappear as crews start a major dredging project aimed at improving safety and restoring water flow through the busy channel.
DNA links serial killer to 1992 murder of Oregon grandmother
Authorities say new DNA evidence has solved a decades-old homicide in Oregon, linking a notorious serial killer to the 1992 murder of a grandmother.
Authorities say new DNA evidence has solved a decades-old homicide in Oregon, linking a notorious serial killer to the 1992 murder of a grandmother.
Residents concerned about flooding pushback against building new Polk County government center in Kathleen
The construction of a new government center in Polk County is facing some pushback from residents who're concerned that the Kathleen area, where the facility would be located, isn't well-equipped.
The construction of a new government center in Polk County is facing some pushback from residents who're concerned that the Kathleen area, where the facility would be located, isn't well-equipped.
Pinellas County uses AI facial recognition to reunite lost pets with families via Petco Love Lost
Nationally, one in five animals that enter an animal shelter ends up back home, according to Jennifer Renner, the director of Pinellas County Animal Services.
Nationally, one in five animals that enter an animal shelter ends up back home, according to Jennifer Renner, the director of Pinellas County Animal Services.
Florida man who owed back child support accused of aiming gun at driver during road rage incident: WCSO
A Florida man who had a warrant for failing to pay child support is facing charges after deputies say he was involved in a road rage incident over the weekend despite not having a driver’s license.
A Florida man who had a warrant for failing to pay child support is facing charges after deputies say he was involved in a road rage incident over the weekend despite not having a driver’s license.
These states offer singles the best chance at finding love in 2026
While everyone has their own criteria for an ideal romantic partner, a new report sheds light on the states that provide the best opportunities to find a meaningful connection.
While everyone has their own criteria for an ideal romantic partner, a new report sheds light on the states that provide the best opportunities to find a meaningful connection.



















