Historic Tarpon Springs church seeks $6M for hurricane damage repairs
Leaders of the historic Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Tarpon Springs are launching a $6 million capital campaign to urgently repair the building after it sustained severe damage from recent hurricanes.
Leaders of the historic Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Tarpon Springs are launching a $6 million capital campaign to urgently repair the building after it sustained severe damage from recent hurricanes.
Safety Harbor fireworks staying at Waterfront Park after wildlife concerns
A planned move for Safety Harbor’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration is being reversed after wildlife advocates raised concerns about protected birds nesting near the proposed new location.
A planned move for Safety Harbor’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration is being reversed after wildlife advocates raised concerns about protected birds nesting near the proposed new location.
KFC adds new menu items, updates logo as part of global brand refresh
KFC plans to expand its lineup of food offerings, sauces and beverages.
KFC plans to expand its lineup of food offerings, sauces and beverages.
GLP-1 drugs tied to blood pressure risks in certain patients, study finds
A study of 42,000 adults found increased rates of hypotension events after starting GLP-1s. Here’s what to know.
A study of 42,000 adults found increased rates of hypotension events after starting GLP-1s. Here’s what to know.
Dueling Dan Sullivans? Alaska blocks 'sham' candidate from ballot after name confusion drama
Alaska election officials on Monday ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s August primary ballot.
Alaska election officials on Monday ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s August primary ballot.
Anna Kepner's accused killer ordered into custody of US Marshals Service: Court documents
The Florida teen accused of attacking and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a family cruise vacation has had his release conditions revoked and has been ordered into custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, according to newly-unsealed court documents.
The Florida teen accused of attacking and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a family cruise vacation has had his release conditions revoked and has been ordered into custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, according to newly-unsealed court documents.
Hillsborough County teen creates AI-powered cane for visually impaired
A Hillsborough County student is gaining national attention after inventing an AI-powered cane designed to assist people who are visually impaired.
A Hillsborough County student is gaining national attention after inventing an AI-powered cane designed to assist people who are visually impaired.
Federal grant funds $80K study of cracking, deterioration at Lake Mirror Promenade
Lakeland city officials are launching a 120-day structural study to preserve the historic Lake Mirror Promenade after discovering cracking, wall movement and severe water degradation.
Lakeland city officials are launching a 120-day structural study to preserve the historic Lake Mirror Promenade after discovering cracking, wall movement and severe water degradation.
What to know before buying a robotic lawn mower
Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) studied some of the earliest robotic lawn mowers, which cut at 2.4 inches, to see if they could maintain St. Augustine grass when run daily.
Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) studied some of the earliest robotic lawn mowers, which cut at 2.4 inches, to see if they could maintain St. Augustine grass when run daily.
3 dead after airboat capsizes while approaching Kissimmee River: HCSO
An airboat carrying seven people capsized near the Kissimmee River, leaving three people dead, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
An airboat carrying seven people capsized near the Kissimmee River, leaving three people dead, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Tampa officer accused of unlawful sexual activity with a teen boy he met on dating app
A Tampa police officer was fired Monday after detectives arrested him for alleged unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
A Tampa police officer was fired Monday after detectives arrested him for alleged unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
Hoosier Lottery drama: Man denied $100K jackpot over "technical issue": Reports
One Indiana resident lost out on a $100,000 jackpot after lottery officials told him the game was experiencing a "technical issue."
One Indiana resident lost out on a $100,000 jackpot after lottery officials told him the game was experiencing a "technical issue."
Nightly glass of wine may not be as harmless as many people think, study suggests
New findings challenge older guidelines that suggested up to two daily drinks for men was a safe limit.
New findings challenge older guidelines that suggested up to two daily drinks for men was a safe limit.
Most patriotic states in America revealed ahead of July 4
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
11 skydivers, pilot die in Missouri plane crash, troopers say
Troopers in Missouri say 11 skydivers and a pilot died in a fiery plane crash in Butler on Sunday.
Troopers in Missouri say 11 skydivers and a pilot died in a fiery plane crash in Butler on Sunday.
Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in Kern County, 8 presumed dead: Officials
A military jet carrying eight people crashed upon takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, officials said. Officials fear the incident was “not survivable" for those who were on that jet.
A military jet carrying eight people crashed upon takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, officials said. Officials fear the incident was “not survivable" for those who were on that jet.
New Florida laws take effect July 1: Here’s what to know
There are nearly 90 new laws that are going into effect on July 1, 2026, in Florida.
There are nearly 90 new laws that are going into effect on July 1, 2026, in Florida.
Rabid stray cat attacks 5 people, 1 puppy in Lakeland: PCAC
A rabid stray cat terrorized a north Lakeland neighborhood, biting five people and attacking a puppy before dying under a home, according to reports from Polk County Animal Control.
A rabid stray cat terrorized a north Lakeland neighborhood, biting five people and attacking a puppy before dying under a home, according to reports from Polk County Animal Control.
Anne Schedeen, actress who played mom on 'ALF,' dies at 77
Beloved "ALF" star Anne Schedeen, who brought Kate Tanner to life for millions of viewers, has died at 77.
Beloved "ALF" star Anne Schedeen, who brought Kate Tanner to life for millions of viewers, has died at 77.
Summer sticker shock: The 14% ‘burger tax’ hitting your backyard BBQ this weekend
Hard-working Americans looking to fire up the grill this weekend are facing major sticker shock before they even light the charcoal.
Hard-working Americans looking to fire up the grill this weekend are facing major sticker shock before they even light the charcoal.