Tampa City Council helps clear big hurdle toward preserving the historic Jackson House
The Jackson House is a dilapidated structure with almost 125 years of history, and it is moving forward with restoration efforts for the historic landmark.
The Jackson House is a dilapidated structure with almost 125 years of history, and it is moving forward with restoration efforts for the historic landmark.
Florida DOGE auditors to inspect Hillsborough, Pinellas County spending
Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are the latest local governments in Florida to be selected for onsite inspections by the state’s Office of the Chief Inspector General, also known as DOGE.
Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are the latest local governments in Florida to be selected for onsite inspections by the state’s Office of the Chief Inspector General, also known as DOGE.
Orlando hosts 2025 Florida Freedom Forum: What we know and who attended
The Republican Party of Florida hosted its 2025 Florida Freedom Forum, a one-day gathering of top conservative leaders, on Saturday in Orlando. Here's everything we know about the event and who attended.
The Republican Party of Florida hosted its 2025 Florida Freedom Forum, a one-day gathering of top conservative leaders, on Saturday in Orlando. Here's everything we know about the event and who attended.
Hillsborough teachers head back to school with raise after property tax increase
Hillsborough County teachers are heading back to the classroom with more than just school supplies: They’re getting a boost to their paychecks, too.
Hillsborough County teachers are heading back to the classroom with more than just school supplies: They’re getting a boost to their paychecks, too.
Pinellas County Animal Services opens new medical hospital and upgraded kennel facility
The animals at Pinellas County Animal Services just moved into their upgraded homes that now have air conditioning.
The animals at Pinellas County Animal Services just moved into their upgraded homes that now have air conditioning.
Auto insurance rates among Florida’s top insurers drop: State insurance commissioner
Drivers in Florida could see a change in their car insurance rates. The Florida Insurance Commissioner said rates among the state's top five insurers dropped an average of 6.5% this year.
Drivers in Florida could see a change in their car insurance rates. The Florida Insurance Commissioner said rates among the state's top five insurers dropped an average of 6.5% this year.
Hurricane Milton flooding report has Lake Bonny residents calling for infrastructure upgrades
Nearly a year after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding around Lake Bonny, the city of Lakeland released a report on the causes and potential mitigation efforts. However, the results are what some homeowners say they feared.
Nearly a year after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding around Lake Bonny, the city of Lakeland released a report on the causes and potential mitigation efforts. However, the results are what some homeowners say they feared.
Celebrity chef revamping Tampa General Hospital’s menu, food service for patients
Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian is partnering with Tampa General Hospital to revamp its menu and food delivery service for patients.
Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian is partnering with Tampa General Hospital to revamp its menu and food delivery service for patients.
Bay Area art exhibition is all about 'Summer Heat'
A new Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance exhibition is using the Tampa Bay area's record-setting high temperatures as motivation for the latest artist open call.
A new Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance exhibition is using the Tampa Bay area's record-setting high temperatures as motivation for the latest artist open call.
Video shows arrest of suspect in Arkansas state park murders
The teacher accused in the “completely random” murders of a couple who were hiking with their children at an Arkansas state park had his first court appearance Friday.
The teacher accused in the “completely random” murders of a couple who were hiking with their children at an Arkansas state park had his first court appearance Friday.
Unified front against hunger: Manatee Food Security Network tackles growing crisis
A growing crisis of food insecurity in Manatee County has sparked a new collaboration to ensure no one goes hungry.
A growing crisis of food insecurity in Manatee County has sparked a new collaboration to ensure no one goes hungry.
Double death investigation behind Sarasota County store ruled murder-suicide: Deputies
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office now says a man shot and killed a woman before taking his own life behind a store earlier this week.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office now says a man shot and killed a woman before taking his own life behind a store earlier this week.
Man in U.S. illegally accused of selling drugs under fake name at auto body shop for years
A man faces serious charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he sold fentanyl for years while living in the United States illegally and using a fake name.
A man faces serious charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he sold fentanyl for years while living in the United States illegally and using a fake name.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signs ICE agreement amid pressure from Gov. DeSantis, AG Uthmeier
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Friday signed an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to assist in the transport of suspected undocumented immigrants to Alligator Alcatraz, a detention facility in the Everglades.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Friday signed an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to assist in the transport of suspected undocumented immigrants to Alligator Alcatraz, a detention facility in the Everglades.
Ghislaine Maxwell moved to federal prison in Bryan, Texas
Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, has been moved from a federal prison in Florida to a prison camp in Texas.
Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, has been moved from a federal prison in Florida to a prison camp in Texas.
Tampa police officer heads home after being shot near Busch Gardens
A Tampa police officer who was shot earlier this week at a district office near Busch Gardens is recovering at home after being released from the hospital Thursday night.
A Tampa police officer who was shot earlier this week at a district office near Busch Gardens is recovering at home after being released from the hospital Thursday night.
Watch the 3M PFAS documentary | Everywhere & Forever: Blood. Water. And the Politics of PFAS
A new FOX 9 documentary "Everywhere & Forever: Blood. Water. And the Politics of PFAS." will reveal the inside story of how 3M withheld early research into PFAS contamination and how a state regulatory agency shut down its own research.
A new FOX 9 documentary "Everywhere & Forever: Blood. Water. And the Politics of PFAS." will reveal the inside story of how 3M withheld early research into PFAS contamination and how a state regulatory agency shut down its own research.
Smokey Bear arrests man accused of stealing his signs across Florida
A man is under arrest for stealing Smokey Bear signs from across Florida.
A man is under arrest for stealing Smokey Bear signs from across Florida.
Woman dies in possible drowning, Longboat Key police investigating
Longboat Key police are investigating after they say a woman died on the beach Thursday.
Longboat Key police are investigating after they say a woman died on the beach Thursday.
Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday underway. Here's what's included
Florida's month-long sales tax holiday for back-to-school shoppers has officially begun.
Florida's month-long sales tax holiday for back-to-school shoppers has officially begun.