Video: Florida Aquarium volunteer celebrates 85th birthday with final dive

A longtime volunteer at The Florida Aquarium has taken nearly 2,000 dives over 30 years, but perhaps none more special than her last one – which is how she chose to celebrate her 85th birthday.

Woman hit, killed by SUV on I-75 in Hillsborough County

The Florida Highway Patrol says a woman was hit and killed by an SUV after getting out of her disabled car along I-75 in Hillsborough County early Thursday.

St. Pete's Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill ranked top local sports bar in U.S. Here's why

A St. Petersburg hot spot is getting national attention, with USA Today ranking Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill as the number-one local sports bar in the country.

Fire severely damages Brandon home

Hillsborough County firefighters battled an early morning fire that caused serious damage to a home in Brandon early Thursday, according to fire officials.

Zoning shakeup coming to Polk County high schools. Here’s how you can weigh in

Polk County Public Schools is launching a series of community town halls to gather feedback on a sweeping rezoning plan that will affect every high school in the district.

Florida man wearing Batman pajamas catches burglar, leading to arrest: Police

It was a scene straight out of Gotham City in a Southwest Florida neighborhood, where police say a man went outside in Batman pajamas and held down a burglar until officers could arrest him.

Florida phases out Certificate of Completion for students with disabilities

The Florida Board of Education has voted to eliminate the Certificate of Completion for students with disabilities, a recognition given to those who could not meet the coursework requirements of a standard diploma. 

Church leaders arrested in multi-state money laundering, forced labor investigation

Two church leaders have been arrested in an alleged multi-million-dollar conspiracy after multiple FBI raids across the country on Wednesday morning, including one in Hillsborough County's exclusive Avila neighborhood.

Could Republicans target Rep. Kathy Castor's seat in Florida redistricting?

As Florida's leaders consider taking the unusual step of redistricting the state's congressional districts between censuses, eyes are turning to the seat that has long been held by Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa).

Gulf of Mexico Drive signs on Longboat Key yanked by FDOT as town considers changing road’s name

The stretch of road connecting Longboat Key to Sarasota and Manatee Counties has been called Gulf of Mexico Drive for as long as anyone remembers, but the state road signs calling by that name have come down.

Dunedin Mockfusion: Crafting community one mocktail at a time

Dunedin Mockfusion is redefining nightlife in the Tampa Bay area with house-made organic mocktails, coffee, and wellness products—all served in a self-care sanctuary.

Florida CFO issues investigative subpoenas against Orange County government, employees over DEI grants

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia alleged on Wednesday that some Orange County leaders and employees have not been fully cooperative with Florida's DOGE audit team, specifically surrounding grants and programs dealing with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).