Tierra Verde residents push back against massive marina expansion

A plan to nearly double the size of the Tierra Verde Marina has sparked backlash from neighbors who said the project would bring more traffic, congestion and the loss of key businesses on their small island community.

$1.3M federal grant helps Bay Area plan for post-disaster recovery

The City of Tampa is finalizing its Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan, a roadmap for how to recover after major hurricanes and flooding. 

Statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appears on National Mall

A 12-foot statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appeared on the National Mall this week, put up by an anonymous group to mark “Friendship Month."

Jesuit's Will Griffin becomes 10th Florida high school QB to throw for 10K yards

The University of Florida was impressed with those abilities and offered him a scholarship. For the kid who grew up watching the Gators on fall Saturdays, it's a dream come true.

Bradenton nears completion of $100M wastewater infrastructure project

It's a problem that can't be fixed overnight, but the City of Bradenton has been working on improving and upgrading its wastewater infrastructure.

Artist feels like pencil is an extension of his arm

Marc Brechwald became a professional artist in 2020 after he started creating photo-realistic pencil art.

Son of woman murdered by man on death row asks Alabama officials to stop his execution

The son of a woman murdered in 1997 is asking Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to stop the execution of Geoffrey Todd West, saying he forgives his mother’s killer and does not want the state to take his life, according to the Associated Press.

Florida teens arrested after shooting at Dover Park: HCSO

A shooting at Dover Park has landed three teens in jail after a man called to report that he had been shot at on Sydney Dover Road from a wooded area, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Child survives triple fatal crash on I-4 in Lakeland: FHP

A 6-year-old girl is the sole survivor of a crash that killed three people on I-4 Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Donald J. Trump Presidential Library in Florida: Gov. DeSantis to propose 2.63-acre parcel for project

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to propose an item to convey a 2.63-acre parcel in Miami-Dade County adjacent to the Freedom Tower for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library.

Trump laser pointer incident: Man arrested for allegedly aiming beam at Marine One

A man has been arrested on a federal charge after allegedly aiming a laser pointer at Marine One while President Donald Trump was aboard, according to a court filing released Monday.

Stabbing with broken salsa bottle at motel causes 'very severe' injury: HCSO

One person is recovering from what Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis described as a “very severe” neck injury after being stabbed with a broken salsa bottle during a fight at a motel early Tuesday.