Neighbors urge St. Pete leaders to end police cooperation agreement with ICE
Members of the St. Petersburg community are urging city leaders to cut ties between local police and federal immigration enforcement, saying the current agreement is creating fear and discouraging people from reporting crimes.
Members of the St. Petersburg community are urging city leaders to cut ties between local police and federal immigration enforcement, saying the current agreement is creating fear and discouraging people from reporting crimes.
Florida agriculture bill causes concern about free speech, sponsors defend it
House Bill 433 (Section 47) and Senate Bill 290 (Section 48) spell out a new non-disparagement law for agriculture. This would mean that Floridians could be sued if they knowingly spread false information about agricultural products or practices.
House Bill 433 (Section 47) and Senate Bill 290 (Section 48) spell out a new non-disparagement law for agriculture. This would mean that Floridians could be sued if they knowingly spread false information about agricultural products or practices.
St. Pete City Council votes to pause picking developer for Historic Gas Plant District
St. Pete City Council approved pausing choosing a developer for the Historic Gas Plant site Thursday.
St. Pete City Council approved pausing choosing a developer for the Historic Gas Plant site Thursday.
Wrong-way DUI driver sentenced to 8 years in prison after deadly Pasco County crash
A man who pleaded guilty in a 2024 deadly wrong-way DUI crash that killed a 26-year-old in Pasco County has been sentenced to eight years in prison, followed by years of probation, according to court records.
A man who pleaded guilty in a 2024 deadly wrong-way DUI crash that killed a 26-year-old in Pasco County has been sentenced to eight years in prison, followed by years of probation, according to court records.
'Forgotten Angels' helps teens who age out of foster care, at-risk youth: 'I was blessed to be a blessing'
It's a mission close to the heart of a couple in Valrico. They are the brains behind Forgotten Angels, which is a program dedicated to getting teens who are aged out of foster care, or kids who are at-risk, back on the right track.
It's a mission close to the heart of a couple in Valrico. They are the brains behind Forgotten Angels, which is a program dedicated to getting teens who are aged out of foster care, or kids who are at-risk, back on the right track.
Teen on ‘homemade’ motorbike arrested after Mulberry residents complain of neighborhood nuisance
A teen on a homemade motorbike was arrested after a pursuit through the streets of Mulberry on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A teen on a homemade motorbike was arrested after a pursuit through the streets of Mulberry on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Major firearms distributor serving thousands of retailers across multiple countries files for bankruptcy
A major distributor in the gun and outdoor sporting goods industry has filed for bankruptcy, the company announced.
A major distributor in the gun and outdoor sporting goods industry has filed for bankruptcy, the company announced.
Hillsborough County opens hydration station after freeze spell dries up private wells
Hillsborough County is stepping in to help residents whose private wells have dried up in the eastern part of the county.
Hillsborough County is stepping in to help residents whose private wells have dried up in the eastern part of the county.
New era for TPA: Final renderings unveiled for first new terminal in 20 years
On Thursday, the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Board of Directors approved a final design for Airside D, a $1.5 billion project that will serve as Tampa International Airport's first new terminal in nearly 20 years.
On Thursday, the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Board of Directors approved a final design for Airside D, a $1.5 billion project that will serve as Tampa International Airport's first new terminal in nearly 20 years.
51st annual International Miniature Art Exhibition brings tiny masterpieces to Tarpon Springs
The saying "Good Things Come in Small Packages" could be the motto for the 51st Annual International Miniature Art Exhibition.
The saying "Good Things Come in Small Packages" could be the motto for the 51st Annual International Miniature Art Exhibition.
Manatee County warns against harassment as skyway cruise terminal debate intensifies
Manatee County leaders are speaking out after what they describe as harassment and threats aimed at county employees and their families over a proposed cruise terminal near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Manatee County leaders are speaking out after what they describe as harassment and threats aimed at county employees and their families over a proposed cruise terminal near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Tampa’s International Plaza to undergo major makeover: What to know about the exterior expansion
One of Tampa’s busiest and most upscale shopping destinations is getting a major makeover, as International Plaza becomes the latest local mall slated for redevelopment.
One of Tampa’s busiest and most upscale shopping destinations is getting a major makeover, as International Plaza becomes the latest local mall slated for redevelopment.
Tampa Bay Rays share vision for new proposed ballpark at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus
The Tampa Bay Rays are giving fans a first look at their new proposed ballpark. They released renderings Thursday of a proposed 31,000-seat ballpark and mixed-use district at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus.
The Tampa Bay Rays are giving fans a first look at their new proposed ballpark. They released renderings Thursday of a proposed 31,000-seat ballpark and mixed-use district at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus.
NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Ohio woman convicted in shooting of bystander during New Year’s love triangle dispute
An Ohio woman was convicted of attempted murder after opening fire at a New Year’s party, injuring an uninvolved guest amid a confrontation involving her estranged husband and boyfriend.
An Ohio woman was convicted of attempted murder after opening fire at a New Year’s party, injuring an uninvolved guest amid a confrontation involving her estranged husband and boyfriend.
TikToker eats iguana tacos during South Florida cold snap: 'That right there is a Florida man taco'
Recent freezing temperatures in South Florida led to classic sunshine state chaos as cold-stunned iguanas fell from trees. While some residents were cautious, one TikTok creator went viral for turning the invasive lizard into iguana tacos.
Recent freezing temperatures in South Florida led to classic sunshine state chaos as cold-stunned iguanas fell from trees. While some residents were cautious, one TikTok creator went viral for turning the invasive lizard into iguana tacos.
Wildfire smoke pollution linked to more than 24K deaths a year, study finds
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.
Man gunned down after offering ride to woman seeking warming shelter in Missouri: report
The man was fatally shot by the woman, who then allegedly stole his truck after he stopped to help her get to a warming shelter, according to police.
The man was fatally shot by the woman, who then allegedly stole his truck after he stopped to help her get to a warming shelter, according to police.
Tampa Bay Rays unveil renderings for proposed $2.3B stadium at Hillsborough College
The Tampa Bay Rays released renderings Thursday of a proposed new ballpark and mixed-use district planned for Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus.
The Tampa Bay Rays released renderings Thursday of a proposed new ballpark and mixed-use district planned for Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus.
Minute Maid discontinuing nostalgic frozen canned juices after 80 years
Minute Maid is ending its frozen juices after 80 years. Here’s why the iconic cans are disappearing.
Minute Maid is ending its frozen juices after 80 years. Here’s why the iconic cans are disappearing.