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.

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.

$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.

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.

Charter captain saves entangled sea turtle
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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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.