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).
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).
1 dead after Pinellas County boat crash
One person is dead after a boat crash near the Bay Pines Bridge and War Veterans Park, according to investigators.
One person is dead after a boat crash near the Bay Pines Bridge and War Veterans Park, according to investigators.
Exhibit explores how Florida Southern College may look if Frank Lloyd Wright finished designing its buildings
Using old renders, drawings and notes, ‘The College of Tomorrow’ exhibit at The Ashley Gibson Barnett (The AGB) Museum of Art hopes to show what Florida Southern College's campus could have looked like had the renowned architect completed his vision.
Using old renders, drawings and notes, ‘The College of Tomorrow’ exhibit at The Ashley Gibson Barnett (The AGB) Museum of Art hopes to show what Florida Southern College's campus could have looked like had the renowned architect completed his vision.
Crash spills sand onto Hillsborough County road, woman hospitalized
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a Jeep sent a woman to the hospital and spilled sand all over the road in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a Jeep sent a woman to the hospital and spilled sand all over the road in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Tampa Bay Sun home turf gets a new home
The Tampa Bay Sun will play its first home game of the season on Saturday night. However, this time when they take the field at Blake High School, it will have a new name.
The Tampa Bay Sun will play its first home game of the season on Saturday night. However, this time when they take the field at Blake High School, it will have a new name.
Vehicle involved in hit-and-run on Dale Mabry Hwy. found, Tampa police still searching for driver
The Tampa Police Department says officers have found the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that injured a man riding an electric bike on Dale Mabry Hwy. early Wednesday, but the driver remains on the run.
The Tampa Police Department says officers have found the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that injured a man riding an electric bike on Dale Mabry Hwy. early Wednesday, but the driver remains on the run.
Pinellas Park man accused of sexually battering 19-year-old girlfriend at gunpoint: Police
A domestic disturbance landed a "violent career criminal" behind bars on Wednesday morning after police say he physically and sexually assaulted his 19-year-old girlfriend.
A domestic disturbance landed a "violent career criminal" behind bars on Wednesday morning after police say he physically and sexually assaulted his 19-year-old girlfriend.
Karen Huger to be released from prison early after DUI arrest
Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger is being released from prison early, just six months after her sentencing.
Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger is being released from prison early, just six months after her sentencing.
Pinellas beach project kicks off, but 125 owners still refuse to sign on
The $126 million Pinellas County beach renourishment project is officially set to get underway, with crews beginning work this week in Indian Shores.
The $126 million Pinellas County beach renourishment project is officially set to get underway, with crews beginning work this week in Indian Shores.
Unleashed dog kills nearly 2 dozen newly born sea turtles in Florida, officials say
Volunteers with the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol in Northeast Florida say 23 hatchlings were recently found dead along the surf in Atlantic Beach, with evidence that suggests the juveniles were killed during a vicious dog attack.
Volunteers with the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol in Northeast Florida say 23 hatchlings were recently found dead along the surf in Atlantic Beach, with evidence that suggests the juveniles were killed during a vicious dog attack.
Florida man arrested after baby exposed to fentanyl, cocaine: ACSO
A man faces serious charges after deputies in North Central Florida say a 2-month-old baby was exposed to multiple drugs, sending the infant to the hospital.
A man faces serious charges after deputies in North Central Florida say a 2-month-old baby was exposed to multiple drugs, sending the infant to the hospital.
St. Pete residents push for community-owned grocery store in 'food desert'
For years, South St. Petersburg residents have asked city leaders the same question: How to bring fresh and affordable groceries to their neighborhoods? Despite efforts to attract major grocery chains, no store has committed to opening in the area, leaving families without easy access to healthy options.
For years, South St. Petersburg residents have asked city leaders the same question: How to bring fresh and affordable groceries to their neighborhoods? Despite efforts to attract major grocery chains, no store has committed to opening in the area, leaving families without easy access to healthy options.
Hillsborough lawmaker pushes to dissolve HART, launch city-only transit
Hillsborough County's main bus system could be facing major changes. State Rep. Michael Owen says he is working on legislation to dismantle HART and replace it with a Tampa-only transit agency.
Hillsborough County's main bus system could be facing major changes. State Rep. Michael Owen says he is working on legislation to dismantle HART and replace it with a Tampa-only transit agency.
Manatee County Schools select new superintendent
School board members in Manatee County selected its newest superintendent on Tuesday.
School board members in Manatee County selected its newest superintendent on Tuesday.
St. Pete woman reunites with first responders who saved her life
A St. Pete woman reunited with the first responders who saved her life in 2023.
A St. Pete woman reunited with the first responders who saved her life in 2023.
New Airbnb features slice of old Ybor City
After restoring a 1925 casita home in Ybor, a local history buff has posted it for rent on Airbnb.
After restoring a 1925 casita home in Ybor, a local history buff has posted it for rent on Airbnb.
FDOT orders Daytona Speedway checkered crosswalk painted over in safety crackdown
The checkered crosswalk outside Daytona International Speedway — a familiar sight for race fans — is set to be painted over as part of a statewide crackdown on decorative street art, transportation officials said.
The checkered crosswalk outside Daytona International Speedway — a familiar sight for race fans — is set to be painted over as part of a statewide crackdown on decorative street art, transportation officials said.
Grady Judd wipes smile off face of illegal immigrant who attacked federal agent in Lakeland
An illegal immigrant with several outstanding warrants has been taken into custody after attacking and hospitalizing a federal ICE agent during a traffic stop in Lakeland, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
An illegal immigrant with several outstanding warrants has been taken into custody after attacking and hospitalizing a federal ICE agent during a traffic stop in Lakeland, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Community helps support Hap's Honda BMX racing team after theft
On Aug. 23, the team manager for Hap's Honda BMX discovered their trailer was broken into.
On Aug. 23, the team manager for Hap's Honda BMX discovered their trailer was broken into.
Gov. DeSantis doubles down on FDOT order to remove street murals
Governor Ron DeSantis responded to the outcry over an order from the Florida Department of Transportation to remove street art that could violate traffic safety guidelines.
Governor Ron DeSantis responded to the outcry over an order from the Florida Department of Transportation to remove street art that could violate traffic safety guidelines.