Sarasota parking enforcement expansion remains frozen as leaders reset plans
A planned expansion of both paid and free timed parking enforcement in the city of Sarasota remains on hold after business owners and residents voiced opposition.
A planned expansion of both paid and free timed parking enforcement in the city of Sarasota remains on hold after business owners and residents voiced opposition.
Dollyfest to honor Dolly Parton over 2 weekends and on 2 continents
The life and legacy of Dolly Parton will be celebrated over the course of two weekends next year during a festival that will span two continents, reflecting the country icon’s global impact.
The life and legacy of Dolly Parton will be celebrated over the course of two weekends next year during a festival that will span two continents, reflecting the country icon’s global impact.
Flock cameras must be pulled from Florida state roads within 30 days, DeSantis orders
Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology.
Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology.
University of Tampa requiring students to take new generative AI class, starting this fall
As classes kicked off for the fall semester at the University of Tampa Monday, sophomores are returning to campus with a brand new class on their schedule – and it’s all about generative artificial intelligence (AI).
As classes kicked off for the fall semester at the University of Tampa Monday, sophomores are returning to campus with a brand new class on their schedule – and it’s all about generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Treasury Department restricts journalists from covering North Carolina G20 meeting
Several news outlets have been denied press credentials to cover a major international finance gathering in North Carolina, raising concerns over media transparency.
Several news outlets have been denied press credentials to cover a major international finance gathering in North Carolina, raising concerns over media transparency.
Illegal immigrant arrested in Polk County sexual battery, home invasion
An illegal immigrant was arrested in Polk County after deputies said he attacked and sexually battered an elderly woman in her Mulberry home.
An illegal immigrant was arrested in Polk County after deputies said he attacked and sexually battered an elderly woman in her Mulberry home.
Family sues after 6-year-old girl dies when badminton racket shaft pierces skull
The family of a 6-year-old New Jersey girl who died after a badminton racket came apart and pierced her skull during a Maine vacation is suing the Massachusetts-based maker of the sports equipment.
The family of a 6-year-old New Jersey girl who died after a badminton racket came apart and pierced her skull during a Maine vacation is suing the Massachusetts-based maker of the sports equipment.
Tampa International Airport's Red Departures drive closure: What travelers need to know
Travelers being dropped off at Tampa International Airport’s Red Departures Side will have to take a temporary detour beginning Monday.
Travelers being dropped off at Tampa International Airport’s Red Departures Side will have to take a temporary detour beginning Monday.
Cobalt Apartments fire: 167 displaced, residents 'highly unlikely' to retrieve belongings
The Cobalt Apartments in Wesley Chapel provided an update Monday on the Aug. 20 fire that destroyed one of its buildings, saying 83 occupied apartments were impacted. The complex said 167 residents were displaced and it's "highly unlikely" they will be able to retrieve personal belongings from the building.
The Cobalt Apartments in Wesley Chapel provided an update Monday on the Aug. 20 fire that destroyed one of its buildings, saying 83 occupied apartments were impacted. The complex said 167 residents were displaced and it's "highly unlikely" they will be able to retrieve personal belongings from the building.
Trump urges Canadian companies to move to US: ‘I don’t want Canadian anything’
President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Canada on Sunday, accusing the country of "ripping" the U.S. off "for decades."
President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Canada on Sunday, accusing the country of "ripping" the U.S. off "for decades."
Friends, family plant tree at USF honoring nursing student killed by wrong-way driver
USF students, family and friends gathered on campus Monday to plant an evergreen oak tree honoring Lauryn Akey, a nursing student killed by a wrong-way drunk driver in May.
USF students, family and friends gathered on campus Monday to plant an evergreen oak tree honoring Lauryn Akey, a nursing student killed by a wrong-way drunk driver in May.
Polk man arrested, accused of attacking pregnant woman: PCSO
A man was arrested after Polk County deputies said he grabbed a pregnant woman by the neck and pushed her to the floor Sunday night near Lakeland.
A man was arrested after Polk County deputies said he grabbed a pregnant woman by the neck and pushed her to the floor Sunday night near Lakeland.
Challenger calls Mass senator 'too old' for another term
A candidate in a Massachusetts senate race is raising questions about a veteran lawmaker's age, joining a wave of midterm challengers taking on longtime incumbents.
A candidate in a Massachusetts senate race is raising questions about a veteran lawmaker's age, joining a wave of midterm challengers taking on longtime incumbents.
Van fire causes major delays on Sunshine Skyway Bridge: FHP
A Verizon work van caught fire Monday morning on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, prompting the closure of multiple northbound lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Verizon work van caught fire Monday morning on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, prompting the closure of multiple northbound lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man dead after being struck by lightning while jet skiing near Fort De Soto: PCSO
A man died after he was struck by lightning while jet skiing near Fort De Soto on Saturday evening, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
A man died after he was struck by lightning while jet skiing near Fort De Soto on Saturday evening, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa Bay Rays eye September groundbreaking for 2.3 billion ballpark
Last week, Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County approved a combined $876 million in public funds for the project. The team’s ownership group has pledged to cover the remaining $1.37 billion, along with any construction cost overruns.
Last week, Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County approved a combined $876 million in public funds for the project. The team’s ownership group has pledged to cover the remaining $1.37 billion, along with any construction cost overruns.
Mississippi mayor argues against lowering flag for Dolly Parton after her death
Mayor Ken Adams argued half-staff flags should be kept for military heroes, presidents and fallen first responders, not celebrities.
Mayor Ken Adams argued half-staff flags should be kept for military heroes, presidents and fallen first responders, not celebrities.
Man arrested after cutting down oak tree at Venice crash memorial: VPD
A man was arrested after police said he intentionally cut down a mature oak tree at a Venice park that had become a memorial following a deadly crash.
A man was arrested after police said he intentionally cut down a mature oak tree at a Venice park that had become a memorial following a deadly crash.
Lake Ontario or Lake America? For Google Maps, it depends
Not every mapping company is making the same choice. Another mapping company indicated that it will stick with Lake Ontario.
Not every mapping company is making the same choice. Another mapping company indicated that it will stick with Lake Ontario.
Man with 18 theft convictions arrested again at Tampa discount store
A man with 18 prior theft convictions is behind bars again following a shoplifting call at dd’s DISCOUNTS on East Fletcher Avenue on Saturday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A man with 18 prior theft convictions is behind bars again following a shoplifting call at dd’s DISCOUNTS on East Fletcher Avenue on Saturday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.