Manatee County allocates additional $7.5 million to drainage, ditch clearing
There’s an effort underway in Manatee County to clear 204 miles of stormwater canals and creeks of debris before another hurricane could impact the area.
There’s an effort underway in Manatee County to clear 204 miles of stormwater canals and creeks of debris before another hurricane could impact the area.
Dunedin restaurant makes you feel like you're in Hawaii
A small slice of Hawaiian culture can be found in downtown Dunedin.
A small slice of Hawaiian culture can be found in downtown Dunedin.
City of Tampa scrambles to repair road cave-ins ahead of hurricane season
City of Tampa officials announced Wednesday that they’re making great progress in repairing massive holes in streets, known as "cave-ins," ahead of hurricane season.
City of Tampa officials announced Wednesday that they’re making great progress in repairing massive holes in streets, known as "cave-ins," ahead of hurricane season.
DeSantis signs new bills directed at school safety, mental health and anti-swatting
Governor Ron DeSantis signed new bills into law on Wednesday, continuing his commitment to school safety, mental health and law enforcement support.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed new bills into law on Wednesday, continuing his commitment to school safety, mental health and law enforcement support.
Army's 250th Birthday: Everything to know about Trump's military parade
President Donald Trump will deliver remarks at a large parade commemorating the Army's 250th birthday on June 14 – the same day as Trump's 79th birthday.
President Donald Trump will deliver remarks at a large parade commemorating the Army's 250th birthday on June 14 – the same day as Trump's 79th birthday.
List: The most sleep-deprived U.S. cities, according to CDC data
Americans could use more sleep – and that’s especially true if you’re in the eastern half of the United States.
Americans could use more sleep – and that’s especially true if you’re in the eastern half of the United States.
Snake pops out of car hood during Missouri mom’s drive
A Missouri woman got a surprise when a coachwhip snake popped out of her car hood while she was driving her son to baseball practice.
A Missouri woman got a surprise when a coachwhip snake popped out of her car hood while she was driving her son to baseball practice.
Video: Turtles 'bully' tiny baby gator in Florida pond
A Florida woman captured the moment when two turtles seemed to let a tiny baby alligator know that it was unwelcome in a St. Augustine pond earlier this week.
A Florida woman captured the moment when two turtles seemed to let a tiny baby alligator know that it was unwelcome in a St. Augustine pond earlier this week.
Tampa man dies in U.S. 301 crash: FHP
A Tampa man was killed after crashing into a portion of a tractor-trailer on U.S. 301 early Wednesday morning.
A Tampa man was killed after crashing into a portion of a tractor-trailer on U.S. 301 early Wednesday morning.
75% of sunscreen products are not safe: EWG study
A new report from the Environmental Working Group found that only a quarter of the sun blockers on the market are effective.
A new report from the Environmental Working Group found that only a quarter of the sun blockers on the market are effective.
Vietnam veteran, 79, graduates from college to keep 'mind and body updated'
Just before turning 80, Vietnam veteran Linwood Riddick graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s degree in music industry.
Just before turning 80, Vietnam veteran Linwood Riddick graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s degree in music industry.
Hope Florida under investigation as the first couple touts the state program
The Leon County State Attorney's Office has launched an investigation related to Hope Florida, a foundation linked to Florida First Lady Casey Desantis.
The Leon County State Attorney's Office has launched an investigation related to Hope Florida, a foundation linked to Florida First Lady Casey Desantis.
21 undocumented immigrants arrested in Florida targeted operation, ICE says
More than 20 undocumented immigrants were recently arrested in a two-day, multi-agency operation in Florida, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials say.
More than 20 undocumented immigrants were recently arrested in a two-day, multi-agency operation in Florida, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials say.
Manatee County seeks input on newly drafted plan on how to spend $252M in hurricane relief funds
Much of Tampa Bay is still recovering from last year's hurricanes. This includes Manatee County, which is now deciding how to spend $252 million in federal grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Much of Tampa Bay is still recovering from last year's hurricanes. This includes Manatee County, which is now deciding how to spend $252 million in federal grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Woman shot during altercation in Pasco County: PCSO
An altercation in Bayonet Point led to shots fired shortly after midnight on Wednesday, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
An altercation in Bayonet Point led to shots fired shortly after midnight on Wednesday, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
Cucumbers recalled after Salmonella sickens 26 in several states; 9 hospitalized
The cucumbers may be within shelf life for the rest of this week, and the CDC says several people recently ate cucumbers on cruise ships leaving ports in Florida.
The cucumbers may be within shelf life for the rest of this week, and the CDC says several people recently ate cucumbers on cruise ships leaving ports in Florida.
Winter Haven man befriends teen at bus stop, promises her cash and alcohol for engaging in lewd acts: WHPD
A Winter Haven man is behind bars after police say he committed lewd battery on a teen he met at a bus stop.
A Winter Haven man is behind bars after police say he committed lewd battery on a teen he met at a bus stop.
Could Florida see a three-way race for governor?
Even though it's more than a year away, chatter is growing about the upcoming governor's race in Florida. But, when it comes to one of the biggest questions in Florida politics, the state's First Lady Casey DeSantis is leaving it unanswered.
Even though it's more than a year away, chatter is growing about the upcoming governor's race in Florida. But, when it comes to one of the biggest questions in Florida politics, the state's First Lady Casey DeSantis is leaving it unanswered.
Florida's new farm bill bans mushroom spores, sparking debate
A sweeping new farm bill signed into law last week by Governor Ron DeSantis focuses on fluoride in drinking water — but there’s another provision buried deep in its 111 pages: The banning of certain mushroom spores in Florida.
A sweeping new farm bill signed into law last week by Governor Ron DeSantis focuses on fluoride in drinking water — but there’s another provision buried deep in its 111 pages: The banning of certain mushroom spores in Florida.
TECO truck helps rescue mother osprey hooked, tangled in fishing line in Apollo Beach
A female osprey now named Symphony is doing well after a painful encounter with a hook and fishing line.
A female osprey now named Symphony is doing well after a painful encounter with a hook and fishing line.