Soccer tournament prep brings international crowds to Tampa stadium

A lively crowd filled Raymond James Stadium on Saturday afternoon as England secured a 1-0 victory during a friendly exhibition soccer game in Tampa. 

Toledo festival shooting: Multiple people injured, suspects sought

At least 12 people were wounded, including two critically, in a shooting near Toledo’s Old West End Festival on Saturday evening.

Sarasota's Silver Pride celebration shines despite funding challenges during Pride Month

As Pride Month continues, local LGBTQ advocates in Sarasota are focusing on community support and visibility, even as national attitudes and corporate sponsorships appear to be shifting. 

Suspect arrested after man found dead at Pinellas Park business: PCSO

A 44-year-old Clearwater man was arrested Saturday for murder after deputies say he shot and killed another man during an argument at a Pinellas Park business.

Defender Ruck honors fallen marine by raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention

Participants laced up and took part in the fourth annual Sergeant Anthony Muhlstadt Defender Ruck, a 2.2-mile walk designed to raise awareness about military suicide prevention and mental health.

West Tampa restaurant wins recognition with outstanding Cuban sandwich

Scott Wall's culinary career began in New Jersey. He and his family relocated to Land O' Lakes, where he had his first experience creating a Cuban sandwich. In that learning process, a labor of love was born. He called it Los Gringos.

Judge halts Trump SNAP state restrictions: What to know

A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.

Hillsborough County opens new pop-up disaster relief centers to help Hurricane Helene, Milton victims rebuild

Hillsborough County is expanding its disaster relief operations next week by opening two new pop-up centers to help low-to-moderate-income families secure federal funding to rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Charges dropped against St. Pete garbage truck driver in deadly alley crash, prosecutors say

The State Attorney's Office dropped all criminal charges against a St. Petersburg garbage truck driver who was previously jailed after a woman was hit and killed in a downtown alley. 

Tyco agrees to $10M settlement over PFAS contamination in Wisconsin

The manufacturer of a firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeastern Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state.

Sarasota County brush fire contained after homes evacuated in Stoneybrook at Venice neighborhood: SCFD

Firefighters battled a brush fire in Sarasota County that has grew to 24 acres and prompted the evacuation of 10 nearby homes in the Stoneybrook at Venice neighborhood, according to Sarasota County Fire Department officials.

Hulk Hogan's death ruled natural, Clearwater police close investigation

The Clearwater Police Department has officially closed its investigation into the death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, concluding that the case is an attended natural death.

Citrus County highlights 19 free Narcan distribution sites for 'Revive Awareness Day'

Citrus County marked "Revive Awareness Day" on Friday by offering free Narcan doses and educational resources at the Lecanto Government Building to help combat overdose deaths.