Mote Aquarium closing date announced ahead of transition to new Mote SEA. Here's the timeline
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has announced when Mote Aquarium on City Island will close to the public, allowing for a transitional period before the new Mote SEA opens.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has announced when Mote Aquarium on City Island will close to the public, allowing for a transitional period before the new Mote SEA opens.
Man killed in shooting, Pasco deputies searching for suspect
Pasco County deputies are searching for the suspect in a shooting that left a man dead, according to the sheriff's office.
Pasco County deputies are searching for the suspect in a shooting that left a man dead, according to the sheriff's office.
Fourth of July travel could reach 'historic' levels in Florida, AAA says
The Fourth of July travel period could be a record-breaker nationwide and in Florida, according to new projections released by AAA.
The Fourth of July travel period could be a record-breaker nationwide and in Florida, according to new projections released by AAA.
Trump can keep control of National Guard in Los Angeles, appeals court rules
President Donald Trump will be able to keep control of the National Guard in Los Angeles, according to a ruling from an appeals court.
President Donald Trump will be able to keep control of the National Guard in Los Angeles, according to a ruling from an appeals court.
Tampa PD, non-profit team up to use FDLE grant toward youth gun violence prevention
Hundreds of kids could see a positive impact just through the one grant. Tampa police and local nonprofit Safe and Sound Hillsborough are focused on connecting with kids before they pick up a gun.
Hundreds of kids could see a positive impact just through the one grant. Tampa police and local nonprofit Safe and Sound Hillsborough are focused on connecting with kids before they pick up a gun.
Young St. Pete racer turning heads, breaking records in Italy
With the IndyCar Series racing across FOX on Sunday afternoons, a St. Petersburg teenager is on the fast track to be right there with them one day or racing in the F1 series. He's breaking records as one of the youngest in the world driving professionally and already one of the fastest.
With the IndyCar Series racing across FOX on Sunday afternoons, a St. Petersburg teenager is on the fast track to be right there with them one day or racing in the F1 series. He's breaking records as one of the youngest in the world driving professionally and already one of the fastest.
Homicide investigation underway after body found in Tampa neighborhood
A homicide investigation is underway in Tampa after a man's body was found on Thursday morning, according to police.
A homicide investigation is underway in Tampa after a man's body was found on Thursday morning, according to police.
City of Haines City agrees to $550K settlement with former employee who filed whistleblower complaint
Haines City has agreed to pay more than half-a-million dollars to a former employee who filed a whistleblower complaint.
Haines City has agreed to pay more than half-a-million dollars to a former employee who filed a whistleblower complaint.
Pinellas businessman accused of stealing $100M from special needs trusts won't face criminal contempt charge
A federal bankruptcy judge declined to recommend a criminal contempt of court charge for Leo Govoni, but the Pinellas County businessman accused of stealing $100 million from the trust funds of people with disabilities is still in plenty of trouble.
A federal bankruptcy judge declined to recommend a criminal contempt of court charge for Leo Govoni, but the Pinellas County businessman accused of stealing $100 million from the trust funds of people with disabilities is still in plenty of trouble.
Witness points finger at Ronnie Walker after Nilexia Alexander's mom testifies at trial
The mother of a teenage girl shot and killed in Tampa in May 2022 took the stand Thursday at the trial of her accused killer, Ronnie Walker.
The mother of a teenage girl shot and killed in Tampa in May 2022 took the stand Thursday at the trial of her accused killer, Ronnie Walker.
911 calls released in deadly Lido Key jet ski crash
911 calls have been released from the jet ski crash that killed 19-year-old Baltimore Orioles player Luis Guevara.
911 calls have been released from the jet ski crash that killed 19-year-old Baltimore Orioles player Luis Guevara.
MOTE Marine Laboratory heads up seagrass initiative as other scientists call for water quality improvements
Seagrass plays a vital part in not only protecting Florida shorelines from erosion, but it also helps the underwater ecosystem thrive.
Seagrass plays a vital part in not only protecting Florida shorelines from erosion, but it also helps the underwater ecosystem thrive.
Bartow's own Tony Bradley makes his hometown proud during NBA Finals
There's one city in Florida that has a very specific rooting interest in the NBA Finals.
There's one city in Florida that has a very specific rooting interest in the NBA Finals.
Summer camps at Dunedin Fine Art Center
Each year, around 1,300 to 1,500 kids attend summer camps at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
Each year, around 1,300 to 1,500 kids attend summer camps at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
Americans evacuated from Israel arrive in Tampa
The state of Florida has rescued more than 160 Americans from Israel, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management as of Thursday morning. It comes as the country’s conflict with Iran intensifies.
The state of Florida has rescued more than 160 Americans from Israel, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management as of Thursday morning. It comes as the country’s conflict with Iran intensifies.
Florida man caught on camera attacking victim with box cutter arrested within minutes: LCSO
A Florida man was arrested minutes after using a box cutter to stab another man at a Bonita Springs Racetrac, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida man was arrested minutes after using a box cutter to stab another man at a Bonita Springs Racetrac, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
Shark bite survivor's family, TGH doctors discuss 9-year-old's recovery: 'She's done a fantastic job'
A 9-year-old girl recently bitten by a shark on Florida's Gulf Coast joined her family and doctors at Tampa General Hospital on Thursday to talk about her recovery.
A 9-year-old girl recently bitten by a shark on Florida's Gulf Coast joined her family and doctors at Tampa General Hospital on Thursday to talk about her recovery.
Wanted Florida man arrested after taunting Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd online: ‘You done messed up'
It was game on when a wanted Florida man made a social media post challenging the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Grady Judd to find him.
It was game on when a wanted Florida man made a social media post challenging the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Grady Judd to find him.
Former Florida resort manager accused of stealing $110K in scheme: Affidavit
The former manager of a resort in Sarasota County faces serious charges after investigators say he stole more than $110,000 from his employer.
The former manager of a resort in Sarasota County faces serious charges after investigators say he stole more than $110,000 from his employer.
Deadly Lakeland motorcycle crash under investigation
A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a 26-year-old Lakeland man on Wednesday night, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a 26-year-old Lakeland man on Wednesday night, according to the Lakeland Police Department.