Odessa home hits market for $38.5M, setting record for Tampa Bay area

A home for sale in the Odessa area of Hillsborough County is setting the record for the highest-priced home to ever hit the market in the Tampa Bay area.

DeSantis backs 'Boater Freedom Act' in Panama City Beach Monday

Governor Ron DeSantis voiced his approval of the “Boater Freedom Act" during a press conference in Panama City Beach on Monday afternoon.

Hillsborough County unveils online tool with victims' resources

The Hillsborough County state attorney's office is unveiling an online toolkit to help victims navigate the court process during the most difficult time of their lives.

$80M Straz expansion expected to bring more performances, event on Tampa's Riverwalk

Tampa has seen many groundbreakings, but this one at the Straz Center promises transformation. The largely square-shaped Straz Center will get a curve that follows the river for more events and performances right on the Riverwalk. 

Resilient SRQ replaces home damaged during Hurricane Ian, dozens more to follow

Before Hurricanes Helene and Milton, there was Hurricane Ian. Now, nearly three years after that storm tore apart Diane Flanagan's home in Venice, a new beginning finally took shape. 

Alligator mating season starts soon: Here are tips to stay safe

Love is in the air and alligators are on the move as they begin seeking a suitable significant other for the upcoming mating season.

Tampa investing $94 million into flood mitigation

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced on Monday that the city is investing $94 million in hopes of reducing the risk of flooding in vulnerable areas, pointing to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Milton six months ago.

8 suspects charged in international child pornography case, FDLE says: 'Truly heinous'

Eight people, including seven from Florida, face charges in what state investigators call a "truly heinous" case of child sex abuse material sold online, officials announced on Monday.

RFK Jr. puts support behind MMR vaccine amid outbreak

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.

Could Pinellas County soon have a county mayor? Proposal would create new top office

Pinellas County commissioners are weighing a proposal to establish a county mayor's office – and while it's not a done deal, a countywide mayor could take office in less than three years.

New perfume captures aroma of Florida

A longtime Florida visitor created a perfume to match the aroma of the Sunshine State.