Social Security February payment schedule: Here's when recipients get their checks
Social Security February payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks this month.
Social Security February payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks this month.
Online app aims for lost animals to reunite with their owners as quickly as possible
A new Lost & Found Pet App in Manatee County aims to bring lost animals and their owners back together as quickly as possible.
A new Lost & Found Pet App in Manatee County aims to bring lost animals and their owners back together as quickly as possible.
Former Manatee County deputy convicted of felony animal cruelty after repeatedly punching dog
A jury convicted a former Manatee County deputy of felony aggravated animal cruelty on Tuesday following a one-day trial in Hillsborough County.
A jury convicted a former Manatee County deputy of felony aggravated animal cruelty on Tuesday following a one-day trial in Hillsborough County.
Cold snap hitting Tampa Bay area putting fish farms in survival mode
The sudden drop in temperature throughout the Tampa Bay area isn’t just affecting people. Tropical fish breeders across the region are racing to protect their stock as the winter weather arrives.
The sudden drop in temperature throughout the Tampa Bay area isn’t just affecting people. Tropical fish breeders across the region are racing to protect their stock as the winter weather arrives.
Florida couple says scammers used AI-generated picture of missing puppy while trying to steal $2K
A couple in St. Petersburg says a scammer preyed on them and their love for animals.
A couple in St. Petersburg says a scammer preyed on them and their love for animals.
Teenager finds 4-year-old brother stabbed to death, mother injured inside St. Pete home: Police
A 4-year-old boy is dead, and his mother is hospitalized after police say the child's teenage sister found them inside a St. Pete home when she came home from school on Tuesday.
A 4-year-old boy is dead, and his mother is hospitalized after police say the child's teenage sister found them inside a St. Pete home when she came home from school on Tuesday.
Shirtless Florida man who jumped through Taco Bell window, robbed it with 'large rock' sentenced to 4 years
A Florida man was sentenced to four years in prison after he jumped through a Taco Bell drive-thru window and robbed workers and customers with a "large rock."
A Florida man was sentenced to four years in prison after he jumped through a Taco Bell drive-thru window and robbed workers and customers with a "large rock."
Cost of living is rising the most in these US cities
According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.
According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.
Polk County school board approves rezoning for high schools
Polk County School Board officials decided to rezone the district's high schools during their meeting Tuesday evening.
Polk County School Board officials decided to rezone the district's high schools during their meeting Tuesday evening.
Missing kayaker’s body found on Clearwater Beach
The body of a kayaker who had been missing for more than a week has been found on Clearwater Beach.
The body of a kayaker who had been missing for more than a week has been found on Clearwater Beach.
Sunken Gardens prepares flamingos, plants for cold temperatures
As the cold weather takes over the Tampa Bay area, botanical gardens like Sunken Gardens are keeping an eye on the temperature.
As the cold weather takes over the Tampa Bay area, botanical gardens like Sunken Gardens are keeping an eye on the temperature.
ICE in Minnesota: Gov. Walz met with Border Czar Tom Homan, Trump comments
Some federal agents are expected to begin leaving Minnesota on Tuesday as leadership of immigration operations in the Twin Cities changes. Find live updates on ICE operations here.
Some federal agents are expected to begin leaving Minnesota on Tuesday as leadership of immigration operations in the Twin Cities changes. Find live updates on ICE operations here.
Drought restrictions ordered for Bay Area by SWFWMD with water supplies down by 25%
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (SWFWMD) board instituted a Phase II drought restriction as water supplies are down by 25%.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (SWFWMD) board instituted a Phase II drought restriction as water supplies are down by 25%.
Gasparilla pirates rebuffed as mayor refuses to surrender key to the city: ‘We will never surrender!’
The cannons roared and beads went flying as pirates as Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla (YMKG) made their way through downtown Tampa on Tuesday. But despite the loud demands and pirate escort, Mayor Jane Castor wasn't ready to hand over the key just yet.
The cannons roared and beads went flying as pirates as Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla (YMKG) made their way through downtown Tampa on Tuesday. But despite the loud demands and pirate escort, Mayor Jane Castor wasn't ready to hand over the key just yet.
'Face Value' exhibit focuses on subtle intricacies of the human face at Dunedin Fine Art Center
Every human face can have both large and subtle differences from one another, and the Dunedin Fine Art Center exhibit "Face Value" examines that.
Every human face can have both large and subtle differences from one another, and the Dunedin Fine Art Center exhibit "Face Value" examines that.
MOSI unveils new name and expansion plans
MOSI is unveiling a name change and expanded learning spaces designed to reflect innovation at the heart of its mission.
MOSI is unveiling a name change and expanded learning spaces designed to reflect innovation at the heart of its mission.
Judge threatened to bring ICE head to MN over noncompliance with court orders
A federal judge threatened to bring the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to Minnesota this week because of the government's noncompliance with court orders.
A federal judge threatened to bring the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to Minnesota this week because of the government's noncompliance with court orders.
Grandson charged with murdering retired grandparents found dead in their South Carolina home
Authorities in upstate South Carolina have arrested the 19-year-old grandson of a retired couple found slain in their home earlier this month, charging him with two counts of murder in a case that has shaken a small rural community.
Authorities in upstate South Carolina have arrested the 19-year-old grandson of a retired couple found slain in their home earlier this month, charging him with two counts of murder in a case that has shaken a small rural community.
Google settles lawsuit following allegations of secretly recording smart device users
Google has settled a lawsuit for $68 million following allegations of secretly recording smart device users. Here's what we know.
Google has settled a lawsuit for $68 million following allegations of secretly recording smart device users. Here's what we know.
Grady Judd bobbleheads for sale: How to buy the collectible to support Polk Sheriff's Charities
The only thing in Polk County that moves faster than Sheriff Grady Judd's wit is his head on a bobblehead figurine and they are about to go on sale for charity.
The only thing in Polk County that moves faster than Sheriff Grady Judd's wit is his head on a bobblehead figurine and they are about to go on sale for charity.



















