New Florida law leads Polk County Schools to add $400 sports fee for non-public student-athletes
The Polk County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a new $400 activity fee for certain non-traditional student-athletes participating in district sports.
The Polk County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a new $400 activity fee for certain non-traditional student-athletes participating in district sports.
Is your bread safe? Here’s what to know after Florida study finds pesticide in store-bought bread
Florida health officials detected a controversial weed-killing chemical in six types of popular store-bought bread, sparking a clash between state leaders and independent toxicologists over consumer safety.
Florida health officials detected a controversial weed-killing chemical in six types of popular store-bought bread, sparking a clash between state leaders and independent toxicologists over consumer safety.
Social Security report predicts when benefits could be slashed
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provided its latest projections Tuesday for when its reserve funds are expected to run out and when those collecting old-age or survivor benefits could see their monthly checks slashed significantly.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provided its latest projections Tuesday for when its reserve funds are expected to run out and when those collecting old-age or survivor benefits could see their monthly checks slashed significantly.
FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.
Karmelo Anthony found guilty, sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2025 track meet stabbing
Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw retires, takes teaching job at USF
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw announced his retirement Tuesday after more than three decades of service, paving the way for a transition to a university teaching role this August.
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw announced his retirement Tuesday after more than three decades of service, paving the way for a transition to a university teaching role this August.
Google-backed project wants to release millions of 'good mosquitoes' in Florida to fight dangerous diseases
Tech giant Google has a research program that's trying to fight mosquitoes in Florida with... more mosquitoes.
Tech giant Google has a research program that's trying to fight mosquitoes in Florida with... more mosquitoes.
Bradenton breaks ground on $30M City Park project aiming to revitalize community
Local and state leaders broke ground Tuesday on a $30 million project aimed at transforming the area around LECOM Park while providing long-awaited resources to an underserved neighborhood.
Local and state leaders broke ground Tuesday on a $30 million project aimed at transforming the area around LECOM Park while providing long-awaited resources to an underserved neighborhood.
Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter allegedly set fires, then helped extinguish them
A former volunteer firefighter in Pennsylvania has been arrested after he allegedly set multiple fires and then responded to the scenes with the fire department to help extinguish them.
A former volunteer firefighter in Pennsylvania has been arrested after he allegedly set multiple fires and then responded to the scenes with the fire department to help extinguish them.
American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dies at 92 after being struck by car
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Manatee County man pinned under truck after vehicle slams into home: FHP
A pickup truck barreled through a stop sign and crashed inside a Manatee County home early Tuesday morning, pinning a sleeping resident underneath the vehicle.
A pickup truck barreled through a stop sign and crashed inside a Manatee County home early Tuesday morning, pinning a sleeping resident underneath the vehicle.
Tampa detectives searching for suspect accused of killing security guard with vehicle outside nightclub
The Tampa Police Department says a deadly hit-and-run investigation over the weekend is now considered a homicide case. On Tuesday, detectives identified a suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest following the death of a security guard who investigators say was intentionally hit by a vehicle outside an after-hours nightclub.
The Tampa Police Department says a deadly hit-and-run investigation over the weekend is now considered a homicide case. On Tuesday, detectives identified a suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest following the death of a security guard who investigators say was intentionally hit by a vehicle outside an after-hours nightclub.
As prices increase, Americans more pessimistic about finances, new survey shows
Americans are growing more concerned about their financial future, according to a new Federal Reserve survey.
Americans are growing more concerned about their financial future, according to a new Federal Reserve survey.
Judge caps attorneys’ legal fees in Maui wildfire settlement
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
Jeep recalls over 1 million vehicles over a fire risk
More than 1 million Jeep vehicles are being recalled after a defect was linked to a potential fire risk. Here's what to know.
More than 1 million Jeep vehicles are being recalled after a defect was linked to a potential fire risk. Here's what to know.
Trump lawyers miss $10B lawsuit deadline, judge demands explanation
A federal judge is demanding answers from the lawyers of President Donald Trump after they failed to respond to a deadline in a lawsuit he filed against the BBC last year.
A federal judge is demanding answers from the lawyers of President Donald Trump after they failed to respond to a deadline in a lawsuit he filed against the BBC last year.
Hosting FIFA World Cup party? Here are soccer-themed food, drink items you can get
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, major brands are rolling out soccer-themed snacks, drinks and collectibles to help fans celebrate.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, major brands are rolling out soccer-themed snacks, drinks and collectibles to help fans celebrate.
Florida man dies after being struck by vehicle while standing outside truck on shoulder of I-4: FHP
An Apopka man was killed Tuesday morning when a car struck him while he stood outside his parked vehicle on the shoulder of westbound I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An Apopka man was killed Tuesday morning when a car struck him while he stood outside his parked vehicle on the shoulder of westbound I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Cruise passenger sues Royal Caribbean after tripping over mobility scooter
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises, saying the cruise line’s negligence led to injuries she suffered after tripping over a mobility scooter in a crowded casino aboard one of the company’s ships.
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises, saying the cruise line’s negligence led to injuries she suffered after tripping over a mobility scooter in a crowded casino aboard one of the company’s ships.
SoHo Business Alliance sues Tampa over flood relief project records
A coalition of South Howard Avenue businesses is taking the City of Tampa to court in an effort to obtain records tied to the controversial South Howard Flood Relief Project before city leaders decide whether to move the project into construction.
A coalition of South Howard Avenue businesses is taking the City of Tampa to court in an effort to obtain records tied to the controversial South Howard Flood Relief Project before city leaders decide whether to move the project into construction.