Energy company expands footprint, including adding jobs at Gibsonton plant

Siemens Energy is making its footprint larger in the Bay Area by investing $1 billion dollars into the workforce in the United States, with a lot of the work happening at its plant in Gibsonton. 

New $15M bridge to link Tampa and Clearwater Beach: What pedestrians can expect

A major pedestrian route designed to help connect Clearwater Beach to Tampa is nearing completion, with the $15.3 million Courtney Campbell Causeway pedestrian overpass on track to open by the end of the year.

Florida girls kidnapped by man they met on Roblox: MCSO

Two missing Florida girls are back home and a 19-year-old man from Nebraska is behind bars after deputies say he kidnapped them after they met on the gaming app Roblox.

Florida freeze hits Parkesdale Farms: Why your grocery bill and Valentine’s Day could be impacted

Lt. Governor Jay Collins toured Parkesdale Farms in Hillsborough County on Tuesday afternoon, where Matt Parke, the farm's manager, estimates a crop loss of 20% that will raise prices at the grocery store.

More than 500 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued in Florida as temperatures dropped across state

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it and its partners have rescued more than 500 cold-stunned sea turtles just over the past few days across the state.

Florida rip current safety: Why first responders say you should 'go with the flow'

Florida weather can change in a minute and from Feb. 2-6, local and state leaders are promoting Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week to inform the public about severe weather and encourage proper preparation.

Hillsborough County taps telehealth to tackle non-emergency 911 calls

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is partnering with telemedicine platform MD Ally to change how the department handles the thousands of non-emergency calls dispatchers receive every year.

Body found inside truck submerged in Plant City pond during search for missing man: HCSO

Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said they found a body inside a truck they pulled from a Plant City pond on Tuesday while searching for missing 50-year-old Derek Smith. 

Lowe’s parking lot shooting injures 1 in Sarasota: Sheriff

One person was hospitalized following a shooting in the parking lot of a Sarasota Lowe's Home Improvement store.

Real-life Jurassic Park: Amazonian ‘river monsters’ now in Florida

You no longer need a plane ticket to Brazil and a trek through the rainforest to land one of the world’s most elusive predators. The Arapaima, a prehistoric giant once exclusive to the Amazon River, has officially arrived in Central Florida.

Ex-Brandon hospital worker accused of stealing patient’s wallet, spending more than $500 on credit cards

A now-former patient care technician at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is accused of stealing a patient's wallet and racking up more than $500 worth of purchases on their credit cards. 

Man arrested for second-degree murder after deadly Tampa shooting: Deputies

A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder after a deadly shooting in Tampa on Monday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote

The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.