Winter Haven man arrested for threatening victim over the phone: PCSO

A Winter Haven man was taken into custody after allegedly threatening someone over the phone and through text messages, some of which were very graphic, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Nueva Cantina brings authentic Mexican street flavors to downtown Tampa

Nueva Cantina, a restaurant in Tampa restaurant offers authentic Mexican street food made by chefs from Jalisco and Mexico City.

Bucs wheelchair football team showcases grit and growth in national tournament

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wheelchair Football Team brought hard-hitting action to downtown Tampa this weekend, hosting a national tournament at the Tampa Convention Center.

Pasco Pride Festival moves forward with community support

Pasco Pride held its annual festival this weekend in downtown New Port Richey, marking a strong show of community resilience.

Tropical Storm Imelda forms, ninth named storm of 2025

Tropical Depression Nine is just shy of becoming the next named storm of the season as it moves over the Bahamas.

Woman trying to get on PSTA bus run over and killed at Clearwater Mall

A woman fell underneath the back wheel of a PSTA bus before being run over and killed in the Clearwater Mall parking lot on Saturday evening, according to Clearwater police.

Volunteers gather on Egmont Key to clean up Hurricane Helene debris

Suncoast Aquaventures, Egmont Key Alliance and Tampa Bay Estuary Program hosted the Great Egmont Key Cleanup on Saturday.

Boy on bike seriously injured after being hit by car in Palm Harbor: FHP

An 11-year-old boy on a bike was seriously injured after being hit by a car on Florida Ave. near County Road 1, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

President Barack Obama Main Library reopens after years of renovations

After one of the longest renovation projects in Bay Area history, the President Barack Obama Main Library in St. Petersburg has officially reopened to the public.

Trump says Portland is next city where he's sending troops

President Donald Trump said he’s sending troops to Portland, Oregon, expanding his controversial deployments to more American cities and “authorizing Full Force, if necessary."

Barricaded suspect arrested after stabbing girlfriend in Valrico: HCSO

A man stabbed his girlfriend multiple times before barricading himself in the attic for a few hours on Saturday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Polk County teacher accused of sending child pornography on messaging app

A Polk County teacher was arrested on Friday after he was caught downloading and sending videos depicting child pornography, according to deputies. 

3D printed homes to be built in East Tampa starting in October

Just about anything can be 3D printed, and now the technology is moving to construction with a new neighborhood in East Tampa.

St. Pete homeowners still waiting for permits to make hurricane repairs, city offers new timeline

The signs of recovery are everywhere in St. Petersburg after last year’s hurricanes, but for some residents, they aren’t even close to being back to normal. They’re still waiting for permits to start rebuilding their lives.

Tampa judge swears in daughter, fellow law graduates

Six Hillsborough County law school graduates were officially sworn in as attorneys on Friday, with presiding Court Judge Elizabeth Rice, who led the ceremony.