Manasota Key home elevation: Couple reports cracks and damage, delays on $244K project
A Manasota Key couple is dealing with unexpected damage and delays after hiring a contractor to elevate their home to prevent future flooding.
A Manasota Key couple is dealing with unexpected damage and delays after hiring a contractor to elevate their home to prevent future flooding.
Advocates push for early gun safety education to prevent teen summer violence
Safety experts warn that teen gun violence may increase during summer break and urge families to talk early and often with children about firearm safety.
Safety experts warn that teen gun violence may increase during summer break and urge families to talk early and often with children about firearm safety.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers push for $1B in Raymond James Stadium upgrades ahead of 2027 lease decision
First, it was the Tampa Bay Rays asking for public funds for a brand-new ballpark. Now, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are pushing for a possible $1 billion renovation package at Raymond James Stadium.
First, it was the Tampa Bay Rays asking for public funds for a brand-new ballpark. Now, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are pushing for a possible $1 billion renovation package at Raymond James Stadium.
$40M in gold bars, $2M cash seized in arrest of former U.S. official David Rush
Tens of millions of dollars in gold bars, millions of dollars in cash, and dozens of luxury watches were seized after federal law enforcement searched the home of a former senior U.S. official earlier this month.
Tens of millions of dollars in gold bars, millions of dollars in cash, and dozens of luxury watches were seized after federal law enforcement searched the home of a former senior U.S. official earlier this month.
Palm River-Clair Mel man arrested in 1998 Pinellas County rape cold case
A Palm River-Clair Mel man was arrested in connection to a 1998 cold case rape investigation after detectives used advanced DNA technology to identify the suspect nearly three decades later, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
A Palm River-Clair Mel man was arrested in connection to a 1998 cold case rape investigation after detectives used advanced DNA technology to identify the suspect nearly three decades later, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Pregnant woman driving home from prenatal visit shot during alleged road rage attack: police
An Illinois man is behind bars after police say he allegedly shot a pregnant woman driving home from a prenatal appointment in a suspected road rage incident.
An Illinois man is behind bars after police say he allegedly shot a pregnant woman driving home from a prenatal appointment in a suspected road rage incident.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium serves as backdrop for new Christmas romance movie
The holiday romance movie "Christmas in Clearwater" is filming at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
The holiday romance movie "Christmas in Clearwater" is filming at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Florida charter boat captain rescues sea turtle stuck in fishing trap off Venice Pier
A charter boat captain and his passengers sprang into action to save a sea turtle that was caught in fishing gear right off the Venice Pier.
A charter boat captain and his passengers sprang into action to save a sea turtle that was caught in fishing gear right off the Venice Pier.
Charter captain saves entangled sea turtle
A charter boat captain and his passengers sprang into action to save a sea turtle that was caught in fishing gear right off the Venice Pier.
A charter boat captain and his passengers sprang into action to save a sea turtle that was caught in fishing gear right off the Venice Pier.
Teen traveling at high rate of speed slams vehicle into Clearwater home: FHP
A 15-year-old boy was taken to an area hospital Tuesday night after he sped down a street and crashed a vehicle into a Clearwater home, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 15-year-old boy was taken to an area hospital Tuesday night after he sped down a street and crashed a vehicle into a Clearwater home, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Bartow puts new aquatic center project on hold as Florida lawmakers consider eliminating property taxes
Proposed property tax cuts are already having a chilling effect on local government. In the city of Bartow, plans for a new aquatic center are currently on hold.
Proposed property tax cuts are already having a chilling effect on local government. In the city of Bartow, plans for a new aquatic center are currently on hold.
Florida property tax relief: DeSantis calls special legislative session
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he is calling state lawmakers into a special legislative session starting Monday to consider a major reduction in property taxes.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he is calling state lawmakers into a special legislative session starting Monday to consider a major reduction in property taxes.
Bradenton gold bar scam connected to nationwide conspiracy targeting older adults
A 2024 investigation into a gold bar scam by the Bradenton Police Department helped uncover a nationwide conspiracy defrauding older adults out of millions of dollars.
A 2024 investigation into a gold bar scam by the Bradenton Police Department helped uncover a nationwide conspiracy defrauding older adults out of millions of dollars.
Bradenton first responders pivot from training to real-life water tower rescue
Bradenton fire crews rescued an injured maintenance worker from a local water tower on Tuesday morning after the man became trapped during a sandblasting operation.
Bradenton fire crews rescued an injured maintenance worker from a local water tower on Tuesday morning after the man became trapped during a sandblasting operation.
Tampa's Liberty Smokehouse blends classic French technique with bold BBQ
In this week’s Made In Tampa Bay, we’re introducing you to a veteran and classically trained chef who is bringing refined technique to the world of smoke, fire and bold flavor.
In this week’s Made In Tampa Bay, we’re introducing you to a veteran and classically trained chef who is bringing refined technique to the world of smoke, fire and bold flavor.
John Travolta teams up with University of Tampa professor for directorial debut
A University of Tampa assistant film professor is celebrating a massive career milestone after serving as the cinematographer for actor John Travolta’s first directed feature film.
A University of Tampa assistant film professor is celebrating a massive career milestone after serving as the cinematographer for actor John Travolta’s first directed feature film.
Woman killed by flying restaurant umbrella in freak accident at South Carolina lakeside restaurant
The 56-year-old was dining with family at Lake Marion when a microburst dislodged the umbrella, authorities say
The 56-year-old was dining with family at Lake Marion when a microburst dislodged the umbrella, authorities say
85-year-old hailed as hero after foiling alleged kidnapping attempt, suspect arrested
An 85-year-old man is being praised for helping stop an alleged kidnapping attempt at a rural Oregon mobile home park.
An 85-year-old man is being praised for helping stop an alleged kidnapping attempt at a rural Oregon mobile home park.
'Emily in Paris' actor Pierre Deny dies at 69: Reports
Pierre Deny, a French actor best known for his role in Netflix’s “Emily in Paris," died on Monday from ALS-related complications.
Pierre Deny, a French actor best known for his role in Netflix’s “Emily in Paris," died on Monday from ALS-related complications.
FDA advisers considering updating COVID vaccine for new subvariant
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.