World Happiness Report links social media use and decline in happiness
The Gallup World Happiness Report links excessive phone and social media use, among other factors, to a decrease in happiness.
The Gallup World Happiness Report links excessive phone and social media use, among other factors, to a decrease in happiness.
Palm Harbor science teacher recovering, leaning on community after tragic lightning strike in Peru
For James Fernandez and his wife, Alexis, sitting in their Clearwater home, reading through over 250 cards brings much-needed light to what’s been a difficult past four months.
For James Fernandez and his wife, Alexis, sitting in their Clearwater home, reading through over 250 cards brings much-needed light to what’s been a difficult past four months.
Tampa Bay Rays proposed stadium plan sparks debate over $2.3B price tag
A high-stakes pitch over a brand-new Tampa Bay Rays stadium is heating up in Hillsborough County.
A high-stakes pitch over a brand-new Tampa Bay Rays stadium is heating up in Hillsborough County.
Iran latest: US troops wounded in missile attack at Saudi air base, AP reports
An Iranian missile attack reportedly wounded several U.S. troops and damaged several planes at an air base in Saudi Arabia.
An Iranian missile attack reportedly wounded several U.S. troops and damaged several planes at an air base in Saudi Arabia.
North Port High School chorus teacher arrested, accused of sexual activity with minor
He was put into a position of trust and led North Port High School's chorus.
He was put into a position of trust and led North Port High School's chorus.
Attorneys for couple accused in Brandon murder set the table for self-defense case
James Llanos and Lizeina Cepeda appeared in Hillsborough County Court Friday for a pretrial detention hearing.
James Llanos and Lizeina Cepeda appeared in Hillsborough County Court Friday for a pretrial detention hearing.
Tiger Woods arrested in Florida, suspected of DUI, after Jupiter Island crash: Officials
Professional golfer Tiger Woods has been arrested in Florida under suspicion of DUI after a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida.
Professional golfer Tiger Woods has been arrested in Florida under suspicion of DUI after a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida.
Tampa charter school's new 'BIZI' currency credited with changing culture on campus
BIZI debuted this school year at IDEA Hope K-8. It's an incentive program that rewards a variety of good student behaviors.
BIZI debuted this school year at IDEA Hope K-8. It's an incentive program that rewards a variety of good student behaviors.
Second person arrested on murder charge in 2024 Sarasota shooting: Police
A second person was arrested in connection with a 2024 shooting that left a man dead in a Sarasota neighborhood, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A second person was arrested in connection with a 2024 shooting that left a man dead in a Sarasota neighborhood, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Assassination plot targeting NYC Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani disrupted by NYPD
Federal law enforcement officials disrupted a plot to fire bomb the New York City home of a prominent Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani. Here's what to know.
Federal law enforcement officials disrupted a plot to fire bomb the New York City home of a prominent Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani. Here's what to know.
Artemis II: Meet 'Rise,' the zero gravity indicator, designed by California second-grader
A second-grade student from California has designed the mascot that will join NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon -- known as the zero gravity indicator.
A second-grade student from California has designed the mascot that will join NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon -- known as the zero gravity indicator.
Utah mom accused of kidnapping son's alleged bully, threatening him
According to charging documents, a Utah mom is being accused of kidnapping her son's alleged 11-year-old bully, taking him to her home to apologize and then threatening to have her husband beat him up.
According to charging documents, a Utah mom is being accused of kidnapping her son's alleged 11-year-old bully, taking him to her home to apologize and then threatening to have her husband beat him up.
Senate-backed bill to fund TSA and most of Homeland Security stalled by House Republicans
House Republicans rejected a Senate-backed measure to fund TSA and most of the Department of Homeland Security.
House Republicans rejected a Senate-backed measure to fund TSA and most of the Department of Homeland Security.
Most popular Easter candy in your state this year revealed
The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask. Here's a look at the top Easter candy by state in 2026.
The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask. Here's a look at the top Easter candy by state in 2026.
Braden Peters: Influencer 'Clavicular' arrested in Florida; allegedly instigated fight at Airbnb rental
A popular social media streamer and influencer has been arrested in Florida. Braden Peters, who is known as "Clavicular" online and associated with the so-called "Looksmaxxing" social media trend, was arrested in Broward County on a warrant from Osceola County.
A popular social media streamer and influencer has been arrested in Florida. Braden Peters, who is known as "Clavicular" online and associated with the so-called "Looksmaxxing" social media trend, was arrested in Broward County on a warrant from Osceola County.
House Ethics panel finds embattled Rep Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of 25 violations
A bipartisan panel of House lawmakers voted to kickstart a process that could lead to the expulsion of a congressional Democrat accused of laundering millions of disaster relief funds into her campaign account.
A bipartisan panel of House lawmakers voted to kickstart a process that could lead to the expulsion of a congressional Democrat accused of laundering millions of disaster relief funds into her campaign account.
Tampa woman accused of DUI, assaulting troopers after 132 mph chase ends in serious rollover crash: FHP
A Tampa woman is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she led troopers on a high-speed chase along the Howard Frankland Bridge, causing a rollover crash that seriously injured another driver Tuesday night. Whitney Joseph, 25, is accused of kicking and hitting troopers during her arrest, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Tampa woman is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she led troopers on a high-speed chase along the Howard Frankland Bridge, causing a rollover crash that seriously injured another driver Tuesday night. Whitney Joseph, 25, is accused of kicking and hitting troopers during her arrest, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
California man convicted of stalking after sucking woman's toes
A Modesto, Calif., man has been convicted of stalking and breaking into a home with the intent to commit a sex act after he snuck into a woman's home and sucked on her toes as she lay sleeping in bed, according to the district attorney and sheriff.
A Modesto, Calif., man has been convicted of stalking and breaking into a home with the intent to commit a sex act after he snuck into a woman's home and sucked on her toes as she lay sleeping in bed, according to the district attorney and sheriff.
Texas fugitive gets prison for $61M in Medicare fraud involving foot baths, genetic tests
A Texas man who fled after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
A Texas man who fled after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
Artemis II: Meet the astronauts headed to the moon and back
Artemis II will be the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years.
Artemis II will be the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years.