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.

Thousands of electric bikes recalled over fall hazard, CPSC says

Nearly 20,000 electric bikes have been recalled after several reports of the rear wheel bolts breaking, causing the wheel to separate from the bicycle.

Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murder of wife in Delaware

A Delaware man who was previously married to former First Lady Jill Biden has been arrested and charged with murder after his wife was found dead in their home late last year.

Lyft driver accused of choking and threatening to kill passenger

A Lyft driver has been arrested after he allegedly choked and threatened to kill a passenger in his car, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Watch: Florida man gathers ‘blanket’ of frozen iguanas during cold snap

A group of Florida influencers took advantage of rare freezing temperatures in the Sunshine State to make a "blanket" of cold-stunned iguanas.

Tampa Bay Rays backed by DeSantis, MLB commissioner for potential stadium deal with Hillsborough College

Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and the Tampa Bays Rays' ownership Tuesday morning at Hillsborough College, the site the team is eyeing for potential stadium developments. 

Here's when to expect your tax refund from the IRS

Tax season kicked off last week, which means some Americans could see their refunds in just a few weeks.

Artemis II launch delayed to March after issues during wet dress rehearsal

The historic launch of the Artemis II mission has been pushed back after multiple issues were encountered during a crucial prelaunch test at Kennedy Space Center.

Clearwater woman battles extraordinarily rare ovarian cancer linked to brain tumor tissue

Ainsley Cole, a Dunedin High School graduate and University of South Florida psychology student, is battling an exceptionally rare form of cancer doctors say they may only encounter once in a career.

Tarpon Springs sisters thank officer who crawled into overturned SUV after Thanksgiving crash

A Tarpon Springs police officer is being called a hero after body camera and dash camera video captured him crawling into an overturned SUV to help two teenage sisters trapped inside following a crash on Thanksgiving morning.

Ybor City residents push for pedestrian safety changes months after deadly crash

Months after a deadly crash in Ybor City that killed four people and injured several others, Tampa leaders are weighing new safety measures aimed at protecting pedestrians.

Tropical fish farms struggle in unseasonably cold temperatures in Tampa Bay area: 'We might have some losses'

Another night of unseasonably cold temperatures across the Tampa Bay area is threatening thousands of tropical fish. Fish farmers say the prolonged chill could lead to losses that take months to bounce back from.