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.
St. Petersburg's resilience and growth: A look at the city's economic future
Despite facing significant challenges, including two hurricanes and the Tampa Bay Rays withdrawing from a new ballpark plan, St. Petersburg’s economy is strong.
Despite facing significant challenges, including two hurricanes and the Tampa Bay Rays withdrawing from a new ballpark plan, St. Petersburg’s economy is strong.
Convicted felon behind bars after stabbing that left 1 seriously injured: Deputies
A convicted felon is back behind bars after a stabbing that left someone seriously injured earlier this month in Tampa, according to deputies.
A convicted felon is back behind bars after a stabbing that left someone seriously injured earlier this month in Tampa, according to deputies.
Administrators take action after teacher arrested at Pinellas Preparatory Academy
After one of its third-grade teachers was arrested and accused of trying to send obscene material to a child, Pinellas Preparatory Academy’s administrators are taking action.
After one of its third-grade teachers was arrested and accused of trying to send obscene material to a child, Pinellas Preparatory Academy’s administrators are taking action.
Bill requiring landlords to disclose potential flood risks heads to governor's desk
A bill currently waiting for the governor's signature would require landlords to disclose to tenants the potential flood risks of a potential rental property.
A bill currently waiting for the governor's signature would require landlords to disclose to tenants the potential flood risks of a potential rental property.
2-time prisoner of war veteran inspires grandson to become physical therapist
A two-time prisoner of war veteran has inspired his grandson to become a physical therapist.
A two-time prisoner of war veteran has inspired his grandson to become a physical therapist.
Epic Universe Q&A: Hours, tickets, express pass, annual passes, rides, restaurants
The wait is over! After six years, Universal's newest theme park, Epic Universe, opens this week in Orlando, Florida. The grand opening is May 22, 2025.
The wait is over! After six years, Universal's newest theme park, Epic Universe, opens this week in Orlando, Florida. The grand opening is May 22, 2025.
VIDEO: Deputies arrest 2 suspects in Walmart accused of driving off during attempted traffic stop
After driving away during a traffic stop, two suspects were tracked and arrested in a Walmart on Monday evening, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
After driving away during a traffic stop, two suspects were tracked and arrested in a Walmart on Monday evening, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Pair of teens on motorcycles injure deputy after taking off from traffic stop, HCSO says
A Hillsborough County deputy was injured after a pair of teen motorcyclists without license plates attempted to flee from an attempted traffic stop, according to HCSO.
A Hillsborough County deputy was injured after a pair of teen motorcyclists without license plates attempted to flee from an attempted traffic stop, according to HCSO.
Investigation underway after police shoot at aggressive dog in Sarasota
An attempt to pick up an aggressive dog accused of biting a neighbor took a violent turn on Tuesday in Sarasota's Newtown area. Police ended up firing at a different dog after they said it became too aggressive, but the dog wasn't injured.
An attempt to pick up an aggressive dog accused of biting a neighbor took a violent turn on Tuesday in Sarasota's Newtown area. Police ended up firing at a different dog after they said it became too aggressive, but the dog wasn't injured.
Polk County commission approves boat restriction zones and designated swim areas on lakes
Citing safety concerns, Polk County commissioners voted to restrict boaters from parts of certain lakes.
Citing safety concerns, Polk County commissioners voted to restrict boaters from parts of certain lakes.
More than 2M Floridians expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend
More travelers nationwide, including more Floridians, are expected to travel this Memorial Day holiday compared to last year, according to AAA.
More travelers nationwide, including more Floridians, are expected to travel this Memorial Day holiday compared to last year, according to AAA.
Spring Hill teacher allegedly shows picture of his private parts to student: HCSO
A teacher at a Spring Hill school has been arrested after he allegedly showed a picture of his genitalia to a 15-year-old student, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
A teacher at a Spring Hill school has been arrested after he allegedly showed a picture of his genitalia to a 15-year-old student, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
New FDA seasonal COVID-19 shot guidance seeks ‘evidence based’ approach
The FDA says the new approach will aim to balance a timely approval process for vaccines, while also weighing “the need for evidence" of their effectiveness for the masses.
The FDA says the new approach will aim to balance a timely approval process for vaccines, while also weighing “the need for evidence" of their effectiveness for the masses.
Bay Area artist helped design action figures for G.I. Joe franchise
Artist Mark Pennington still gets questions and hears stories about a job that he had nearly 40 years ago. It comes with the territory of designing action figures for the iconic G.I. Joe franchise.
Artist Mark Pennington still gets questions and hears stories about a job that he had nearly 40 years ago. It comes with the territory of designing action figures for the iconic G.I. Joe franchise.
Three St. Pete students heading to Japan for city's summer exchange program
Three students from St.
Three students from St.
Watch: Fisherman uses drone to help girl stuck in rip current
A fisherman in Florida used his drone to help rescue a teenage girl caught in a dangerous rip current near Fort Pickens Beach.
A fisherman in Florida used his drone to help rescue a teenage girl caught in a dangerous rip current near Fort Pickens Beach.
Louisiana jail worker arrested for allegedly helping 10 inmates escape Orleans Parish facility
Six inmates are still on the run after escaping a New Orleans prison last week - and authorities say a maintenance worker has been arrested in connection with their escape.
Six inmates are still on the run after escaping a New Orleans prison last week - and authorities say a maintenance worker has been arrested in connection with their escape.
5 Miami men charged after 2023 hit-and-run that killed Sarasota man, SCSO
Five men from Miami have been charged after a 2023 hit-and-run that killed a Sarasota man, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Five men from Miami have been charged after a 2023 hit-and-run that killed a Sarasota man, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.