Mississippi police chief fired after reports of racist texts following toddler’s fatal shooting
A Mississippi police chief was fired following reports of racist text messages and amid continuing scrutiny of a police shooting that killed a 1-year-old boy.
A Mississippi police chief was fired following reports of racist text messages and amid continuing scrutiny of a police shooting that killed a 1-year-old boy.
Dollywood adding new features to honor late 'dreamer-in-chief'
Dolly Parton’s famed east Tennessee theme park will debut new features soon to honor the life of its “dreamer-in-chief.”
Dolly Parton’s famed east Tennessee theme park will debut new features soon to honor the life of its “dreamer-in-chief.”
Atlantic hurricane season remains quiet, Pacific sees surge in activity
The Atlantic Basin remains unusually quiet as the peak of the 2026 hurricane season approaches, while tropical activity has surged in the Eastern and Central Pacific.
The Atlantic Basin remains unusually quiet as the peak of the 2026 hurricane season approaches, while tropical activity has surged in the Eastern and Central Pacific.
Guatemalan woman was in U.S. illegally, arrested after backing into Polk deputy's patrol vehicle: PCSO
A Guatemalan woman living in the United States illegally was arrested early Wednesday after she backed her vehicle into a Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy's patrol vehicle during a traffic stop in Lakeland, according to PCSO.
A Guatemalan woman living in the United States illegally was arrested early Wednesday after she backed her vehicle into a Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy's patrol vehicle during a traffic stop in Lakeland, according to PCSO.
Billy Adams sentencing: Tampa jury recommends death for unborn child's killing
A jury recommended Wednesday that Tampa rapper Billy Adams be put to death for the killing of his pregnant girlfriend's unborn child.
A jury recommended Wednesday that Tampa rapper Billy Adams be put to death for the killing of his pregnant girlfriend's unborn child.
FDOT camera ban: Some Tampa Bay agencies defend automated license plate readers
Some law enforcement leaders across Tampa Bay are defending automated license plate readers after state officials ordered them to be removed from all state highway rights of way.
Some law enforcement leaders across Tampa Bay are defending automated license plate readers after state officials ordered them to be removed from all state highway rights of way.
Denmark and Tampa team up to tackle urban challenges
Tampa and Copenhagen may be nearly 5,000 miles apart. Both are looking for better ways to handle growth, water and transportation challenges.
Tampa and Copenhagen may be nearly 5,000 miles apart. Both are looking for better ways to handle growth, water and transportation challenges.
Hillsborough County tightens rules on short-term rentals
Hillsborough County is tightening its rules for short-term rental properties following complaints from neighbors about noise, parking and disruptive guests.
Hillsborough County is tightening its rules for short-term rental properties following complaints from neighbors about noise, parking and disruptive guests.
'We need to return immediately,' flight crew warns as pilot health emergency unfolds
Crew declared a medical emergency involving a pilot.
Crew declared a medical emergency involving a pilot.
Justice Dept. sues Kansas school district over transgender policies
The U.S. Department of Justice filed its first lawsuit that challenges a school district’s policies regarding transgender students and claims the rules violate a federal law.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed its first lawsuit that challenges a school district’s policies regarding transgender students and claims the rules violate a federal law.
Tampa Bay restaurants adapt as GLP-1 meds and ‘sober curious’ diners shift habits
Some Tampa Bay restaurant owners say they are adjusting menus and adding more non-alcoholic options and smaller portions to adapt to changing diner habits.
Some Tampa Bay restaurant owners say they are adjusting menus and adding more non-alcoholic options and smaller portions to adapt to changing diner habits.
Grassroots groups push for public power ballot measure on 2028 ballot to replace Duke Energy in St. Petersburg
A coalition of grassroots organizations announced the Public Power campaign Wednesday with the goal of letting voters decide whether to create a city-owned electric utility.
A coalition of grassroots organizations announced the Public Power campaign Wednesday with the goal of letting voters decide whether to create a city-owned electric utility.
St. Petersburg police chief defends Flock cameras amid FDOT mandate to remove them on state roads
St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway is defending automated license plate readers following a state mandate that will require the removal of the technology on state roads.
St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway is defending automated license plate readers following a state mandate that will require the removal of the technology on state roads.
Tampa federal agents seize 22,000 ancient artifacts in one of agency’s largest busts
Federal agents in Tampa have seized more than 22,000 artifacts from Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean as part of an ongoing investigation into international antiquities smuggling, officials announced.
Federal agents in Tampa have seized more than 22,000 artifacts from Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean as part of an ongoing investigation into international antiquities smuggling, officials announced.
'Come From Away' focuses on community after 9/11
A local community theater group is performing a story of unity after 9/11 with "Come From Away".
A local community theater group is performing a story of unity after 9/11 with "Come From Away".
Cassandra Wilson, two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer, dies at 70
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer known for her genre-bending contralto voice, has died at 70.
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer known for her genre-bending contralto voice, has died at 70.
Independent probe launched into former Bartow Police Chief Stephen Walker
An independent investigator has taken over the internal affairs probe into former Bartow Police Chief Stephen Walker as county authorities conduct a parallel criminal inquiry.
An independent investigator has taken over the internal affairs probe into former Bartow Police Chief Stephen Walker as county authorities conduct a parallel criminal inquiry.
Manifest Prosthetics blends craftsmanship and technology to help restore independence
The veteran-owned business combines hands-on craftsmanship with modern technology to help people living with limb loss.
The veteran-owned business combines hands-on craftsmanship with modern technology to help people living with limb loss.
Manatee County vacation rentals: Commissioners order draft rules
Manatee County leaders are moving forward with plans to regulate short-term vacation rentals after residents urged officials to crack down on recurring neighborhood disruptions.
Manatee County leaders are moving forward with plans to regulate short-term vacation rentals after residents urged officials to crack down on recurring neighborhood disruptions.
Operation No Escape: 37 fugitives arrested in Tampa law enforcement sweep
37 violent fugitives wanted for major crimes were arrested in Tampa during a 90-day joint law enforcement operation, the FBI’s Tampa Division said in a news release Wednesday.
37 violent fugitives wanted for major crimes were arrested in Tampa during a 90-day joint law enforcement operation, the FBI’s Tampa Division said in a news release Wednesday.