Gasparilla invasion route shifted due to wind forecast
The Gasparilla Pirate Fest has announced that the pirate's invasion route is changing due to the wind forecast.
The Gasparilla Pirate Fest has announced that the pirate's invasion route is changing due to the wind forecast.
Florida looks to detect crop disease early with drones, AI as nation’s 3rd celery producer
As the nation’s third-leading producer of celery, Florida’s celery fields are valuable crops in the winter but susceptible to early blight disease, which can lead to costly losses.
As the nation’s third-leading producer of celery, Florida’s celery fields are valuable crops in the winter but susceptible to early blight disease, which can lead to costly losses.
Gasparilla wardrobe: Store owners urging Tampa's pirates to wear layers ahead of cold invasion
Time is ticking for last-minute Gasparilla shoppers searching for the perfect pirate costume. A colder-than-usual forecast, though, has changed what people are buying ahead of Saturday’s festivities.
Time is ticking for last-minute Gasparilla shoppers searching for the perfect pirate costume. A colder-than-usual forecast, though, has changed what people are buying ahead of Saturday’s festivities.
Fort Meade residents protest proposed data center, developers respond to questions
On Thursday night, the project developer behind a proposed data center in Fort Meade held a public forum at Fort Meade Middle-Senior High School to take questions about the project.
On Thursday night, the project developer behind a proposed data center in Fort Meade held a public forum at Fort Meade Middle-Senior High School to take questions about the project.
New app feature aims to help foster youth who are at risk of human trafficking
For some teens in foster care, "home" isn’t a bedroom — it’s a backpack, and advocates say that instability can make young people more vulnerable to human trafficking.
For some teens in foster care, "home" isn’t a bedroom — it’s a backpack, and advocates say that instability can make young people more vulnerable to human trafficking.
Corrections officer arrested for allegedly assaulting inmate being treated at hospital
A corrections officer with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested and fired after he allegedly assaulted an inmate who was being treated at the hospital.
A corrections officer with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested and fired after he allegedly assaulted an inmate who was being treated at the hospital.
Fire sparks at business in Hyde Park Village: Crews
A fire sparked at a business in Hyde Park Village on West Snow Avenue Thursday afternoon, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
A fire sparked at a business in Hyde Park Village on West Snow Avenue Thursday afternoon, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
LALA restaurant and bar owner accused of having child pornography
The owner of LALA in St. Petersburg and Tampa has been arrested on child porn charges.
The owner of LALA in St. Petersburg and Tampa has been arrested on child porn charges.
Trump files $10B lawsuit against IRS over alleged tax return leaks to news outlets
President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, accusing the agency of unlawfully leaking his tax returns. Here's what we know.
President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, accusing the agency of unlawfully leaking his tax returns. Here's what we know.
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson arrested in Orange County for excessive speeding
Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Orange County, Thursday, after police say she was driving over 100 mph.
Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Orange County, Thursday, after police say she was driving over 100 mph.
Mote Marine researchers study electronic pulse device aimed at deterring sharks from fishing lines
Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory are studying a device that could help fishermen. They just published research about an electronic pulse device aimed at deterring sharks from fishing lines.
Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory are studying a device that could help fishermen. They just published research about an electronic pulse device aimed at deterring sharks from fishing lines.
Gasparilla flotilla route shortened due to weather concerns as law enforcement continues safety preps
Due to expected windy conditions, the Gasparilla pirates decided to shorten their flotilla route this year.
Due to expected windy conditions, the Gasparilla pirates decided to shorten their flotilla route this year.
Lakeland PD’s red-light program catching serious violations as they work to curb dangerous driving
A way that the Lakeland Police Department is trying to reduce the number of traffic homicides and crashes is by using red-light cameras, which have captured serious speeding violations and near-collisions.
A way that the Lakeland Police Department is trying to reduce the number of traffic homicides and crashes is by using red-light cameras, which have captured serious speeding violations and near-collisions.
Hillsborough teacher receives life-saving kidney transplant thanks to fellow teacher: ‘We’re kidney sisters’
A Hillsborough County teacher started the new year with a renewed sense of health and hope, thanks to a fellow educator who answered her call for help.
A Hillsborough County teacher started the new year with a renewed sense of health and hope, thanks to a fellow educator who answered her call for help.
Homeschool students learning to put on a show at Patel Conservatory theatre classes
Each Wednesday morning, homeschool students learn the craft of theater through Patel Conservatory classes.
Each Wednesday morning, homeschool students learn the craft of theater through Patel Conservatory classes.
Cheerios, Skittles, Pringles among thousands of products recalled due to presence of rodent waste
Check your cupboards: Thousands of food items and other products have been recalled due to the presence of rodent and bird contamination. Here’s what we know.
Check your cupboards: Thousands of food items and other products have been recalled due to the presence of rodent and bird contamination. Here’s what we know.
Venice woman arrested in illegal gambling operation at arcade, 66 slot machines seized: SCSO
A woman is facing charges after deputies shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Venice arcade Wednesday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A woman is facing charges after deputies shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Venice arcade Wednesday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Red Cross: National blood supply at critically low levels after winter storm disrupted blood drives
The Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage after the winter storm canceled approximately 500 blood drives across the country. As a result, the Red Cross says more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since January 23.
The Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage after the winter storm canceled approximately 500 blood drives across the country. As a result, the Red Cross says more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since January 23.
Men’s heart attack risk climbs by mid-30s, years before women; here's why
A new study revealed that men may reach cardiovascular heart disease risk significantly earlier than women. Here’s what was found.
A new study revealed that men may reach cardiovascular heart disease risk significantly earlier than women. Here’s what was found.
Missing Bradenton man hit by vehicle on I-75 exit ramp: FHP
A 37-year-old man who was reported missing earlier this week in Manatee County was seriously injured Wednesday evening after being hit by a vehicle on an Interstate 75 exit ramp, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 37-year-old man who was reported missing earlier this week in Manatee County was seriously injured Wednesday evening after being hit by a vehicle on an Interstate 75 exit ramp, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.