7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Sci-Fi feature 'The Last Earthling' begins filming in St. Pete using virtual production in studio
A new futuristic sci-fi feature film has officially kicked off production in St. Petersburg, bringing advanced filmmaking technology and local economic investment to the Tampa Bay Area.
A new futuristic sci-fi feature film has officially kicked off production in St. Petersburg, bringing advanced filmmaking technology and local economic investment to the Tampa Bay Area.
Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
Tampa Bay area veteran leads 'Alive Ride' through Pinellas Park on 20th anniversary of survival
Roughly 100 bicyclists took to the streets with a police escort Tuesday morning, riding 11 miles through Pinellas Park.
Roughly 100 bicyclists took to the streets with a police escort Tuesday morning, riding 11 miles through Pinellas Park.
Marijuana business owner charged with murder after Oklahoma explosion kills 2
Ryan Bassham, 35, turned himself in over the weekend after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in last week's blast at Solos Extracts near Tulsa, Oklahoma, authorities said.
Ryan Bassham, 35, turned himself in over the weekend after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in last week's blast at Solos Extracts near Tulsa, Oklahoma, authorities said.
Tiger Woods strikes plea deal in Florida DUI crash case; driver's license suspended for 5 years
A Florida judge suspended Tiger Woods' driver's license for five years and ordered him to pay a $1,500 fine on Wednesday, part of a plea agreement reached with prosecutors following his March 2026 arrest for suspected DUI after a crash on Jupiter Island.
A Florida judge suspended Tiger Woods' driver's license for five years and ordered him to pay a $1,500 fine on Wednesday, part of a plea agreement reached with prosecutors following his March 2026 arrest for suspected DUI after a crash on Jupiter Island.
Florida executes death row inmate Harold Gene Lucas, convicted of killing teen in 1976
Florida carries out its 14th execution of the year, putting a man to death for the 1976 killing of a teenage girl and wounding two of her friends.
Florida carries out its 14th execution of the year, putting a man to death for the 1976 killing of a teenage girl and wounding two of her friends.
Florida AG, law enforcement agencies issue comments on automated license plate readers
State leaders and local law enforcement agencies issued comments on automated license plate readers (ALPRs) Tuesday – just one day after FDOT ordered that ALPRs be removed from state highway rights of way within 30 days.
State leaders and local law enforcement agencies issued comments on automated license plate readers (ALPRs) Tuesday – just one day after FDOT ordered that ALPRs be removed from state highway rights of way within 30 days.
Watch: Smoke billows after chemical fire breaks out at Mississippi manufacturing plant
Smoke is seen billowing from a manufacturing facility in Mississippi after a chemical fire broke out.
Smoke is seen billowing from a manufacturing facility in Mississippi after a chemical fire broke out.
Nathan Benderson Park to host 9/11 memorial stair climb
Firefighters, emergency crews and community members are preparing to gather at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota for a memorial stair climb honoring those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
Firefighters, emergency crews and community members are preparing to gather at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota for a memorial stair climb honoring those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
South Howard flood relief project faces pivotal Tampa City Council vote
A controversial flood relief project in Tampa's South Howard neighborhood is heading toward a key vote in September, with city officials arguing the work is needed to protect hundreds of homes while business owners warn the construction could threaten their livelihoods.
A controversial flood relief project in Tampa's South Howard neighborhood is heading toward a key vote in September, with city officials arguing the work is needed to protect hundreds of homes while business owners warn the construction could threaten their livelihoods.
121 arrested in ICE raid at Memphis nightclub
A massive raid on a Memphis nightclub led to the arrest of more than one hundred people accused of being in the country illegally, including those who have a criminal record, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported.
A massive raid on a Memphis nightclub led to the arrest of more than one hundred people accused of being in the country illegally, including those who have a criminal record, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported.
Teen who livestreamed California mosque shooting charged with murder
A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings.
A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings.
Sarasota police report 70% drop in school zone speeding after implementing safety program
Sarasota police reported a major drop in school zone speeding violations after implementing safety enforcement cameras across the city.
Sarasota police reported a major drop in school zone speeding violations after implementing safety enforcement cameras across the city.
Man warns of sophisticated scam after caller poses as Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
A Pinellas County man is warning the public after nearly falling victim to a complex phone scheme involving fake warrants and demands for wired cash.
A Pinellas County man is warning the public after nearly falling victim to a complex phone scheme involving fake warrants and demands for wired cash.
Couple arrested in Florida, accused of keeping 4 children captive, abused in tractor-trailer cab: Officials
A Georgia couple was arrested and charged with child neglect for allegedly abusing four children they kept confined in the cab of a tractor-trailer that frequently traveled through Florida.
A Georgia couple was arrested and charged with child neglect for allegedly abusing four children they kept confined in the cab of a tractor-trailer that frequently traveled through Florida.
Bound by books and love: Bartow couple celebrates 50 years in business, 60 years married
In downtown Bartow, Bartow Christian Books and Gifts has become more than a small bookstore. For nearly 50 years, Bo and Sandy Raulerson have built it around faith, service and relationships.
In downtown Bartow, Bartow Christian Books and Gifts has become more than a small bookstore. For nearly 50 years, Bo and Sandy Raulerson have built it around faith, service and relationships.
Lindsay Clancy jury at impasse on Day 4; judge sends them back to deliberate
Jurors entered a fourth day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, weighing whether postpartum psychosis left her not criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children.
Jurors entered a fourth day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, weighing whether postpartum psychosis left her not criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children.
Map: Here's how much hotter fall has gotten in your county
Fall is supposed to bring a cool-down. But, new data suggests that’s becoming less true in nearly every corner of the country.
Fall is supposed to bring a cool-down. But, new data suggests that’s becoming less true in nearly every corner of the country.