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.
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.
Man charged with mother's murder after claiming accidental shooting denied bond
A Tampa judge denied bond on Monday for the man accused of killing his mother at a Valrico home and claiming the shooting was an accident.
A Tampa judge denied bond on Monday for the man accused of killing his mother at a Valrico home and claiming the shooting was an accident.
The Masters: Augusta National suspends practice, grounds evacuated
Augusta National suspended Monday’s Masters practice round and evacuated the grounds due to severe weather.
Augusta National suspended Monday’s Masters practice round and evacuated the grounds due to severe weather.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A longtime Florida visitor created a perfume to match the aroma of the Sunshine State.
Florida woman stole thousands during tarot card readings, spiritual cleansings scam: report
A Florida woman was arrested after she allegedly conned a man out of thousands of dollars during a bogus tarot card reading and "spiritual cleansing."
A Florida woman was arrested after she allegedly conned a man out of thousands of dollars during a bogus tarot card reading and "spiritual cleansing."
Several people knew missing Gulfport teen was being held captive before her murder: Documents
In the week before 16-year-old Miranda Corsette was killed, six people saw or knew the teen was being held captive and tortured but never called 911, according to a search warrant affidavit obtained by the Tampa Bay Times.
In the week before 16-year-old Miranda Corsette was killed, six people saw or knew the teen was being held captive and tortured but never called 911, according to a search warrant affidavit obtained by the Tampa Bay Times.
Women’s March Madness: Who is Paige Bueckers? And other things to know
From the Final Four scores to what’s next for Paige Buecker, here’s the latest in March Madness from this weekend.
From the Final Four scores to what’s next for Paige Buecker, here’s the latest in March Madness from this weekend.
Missing Bradenton woman, 18, considered endangered: MCSO
An 18-year-old Bradenton woman is missing and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office says she is endangered.
An 18-year-old Bradenton woman is missing and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office says she is endangered.
RFK Jr. attends funeral for Texas child who died of measles
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. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.
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. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.
Long-awaited Edson Keith Farmhouse restoration project complete
Sarasota County held a ribbon cutting for a relic from 1916, a farmhouse built by an industrialist from Chicago who found paradise on the shores of Phillipi Creek.
Sarasota County held a ribbon cutting for a relic from 1916, a farmhouse built by an industrialist from Chicago who found paradise on the shores of Phillipi Creek.
Man captures video of motorcyclist shooting at his car on I-4, no arrest made: FHP
A St. Pete man who was taking a video of a few motorcyclists who were driving erratically, was suddenly shot at by one of them on I-4 early on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A St. Pete man who was taking a video of a few motorcyclists who were driving erratically, was suddenly shot at by one of them on I-4 early on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Access to America's deepest lake is closing to tourists: What to know
If you’ve always wanted to swim or ride a boat in America’s deepest lake, this summer is your last chance to do it for a few years.
If you’ve always wanted to swim or ride a boat in America’s deepest lake, this summer is your last chance to do it for a few years.
Women's Final Four Championship leaves memories, lasting impact on Tampa Bay
From free fan experiences to transformed local basketball courts and events that inspired the next generation of young athletes, this year's NCAA women's final four championship will undoubtedly leave a mark on Tampa Bay forever.
From free fan experiences to transformed local basketball courts and events that inspired the next generation of young athletes, this year's NCAA women's final four championship will undoubtedly leave a mark on Tampa Bay forever.
Nevada deputies seize 7 'emotional support' tigers from home
Authorities in Nevada seized seven "emotional support" tigers from a home last week. The owner claimed he got some of the tigers from Joe Exotic.
Authorities in Nevada seized seven "emotional support" tigers from a home last week. The owner claimed he got some of the tigers from Joe Exotic.
'Hands Off!' protests against Trump administration in Downtown Tampa
Bay Area communities took part in the national "Hands Off" protests against the Trump Administration. Saturday Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, Bradenton, and Sarasota joined more than 1,100 cities across the country as participants of the peaceful demonstration.
Bay Area communities took part in the national "Hands Off" protests against the Trump Administration. Saturday Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, Bradenton, and Sarasota joined more than 1,100 cities across the country as participants of the peaceful demonstration.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Second child death reported
A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.
A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.
Boy dies after being swept away by floodwaters while walking to bus stop, police say
Since Wednesday, more than a foot of rain has now fallen in parts of Kentucky. A 9-year-old boy was tragically caught in a rushing flood Friday while walking to school.
Since Wednesday, more than a foot of rain has now fallen in parts of Kentucky. A 9-year-old boy was tragically caught in a rushing flood Friday while walking to school.