Deputies investigating gunfire near Citrus County Fairgrounds as fair was closing

Investigators are searching for a person whose gun discharged near the Citrus County Fairgrounds as the fair was closing Thursday night, according to the sheriff's office.

Bay Area widow honors husband who died of brain cancer, Moffitt patients with inspirational rock garden

When John Shadock was faced with a terminal brain tumor diagnosis, he and his wife leaned on each other, choosing to embrace hope over fear and joy over anger. That's not always easy to do when you're dealt an unfair hand.

Broken elevators create chaos for residents of downtown high-rise

The last thing you want to see when living in a high-rise apartment building is that the elevators are out of service. 

St. Pete leaders approve streamlined solutions to adjust extremely high water bills

St. Petersburg City Council unanimously approved ways to streamline solutions to adjust extremely high water bills at its meeting on Thursday, adding in a section to the city code about relief for abnormal events. 

Businessman accused of taking $100M from special needs trust funds violates judge’s court order

A Pinellas County businessman accused of taking $100 million from the trust funds of disabled clients is in hot water again after a judge said he violated a court order, before issuing another one barring him from his own company.

Florida house speaker pitches sales tax cut

State leaders are discussing cutting sales taxes, which are currently 6%.

Selena's killer, Yolanda Saldivar, denied parole

Yolanda Saldivar was denied parole Thursday. The 64-year-old was convicted of murder in the 1995 killing of Tejano music star Selena.

How Lakeland Linder Airport balances Sun 'n Fun, passengers and cargo service

For the first time in the history of the annual fly-in and airshow event, Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland Linder International Airport will be balancing small aircraft, commercial and cargo aircraft.

Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day: What weather should fans expect?

The weather for the Tampa Bay Rays' first game of the 2025 Major League Baseball season is expected to be ideal on Friday.

Identity of MS-13 top leader arrested in Virginia released

The identity of the top MS-13 gang leader who was arrested on Thursday morning in Dale City has been released.

Deadly crash involving bicycle closes stretch of busy road in Tampa for hours

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a car and a bicycle, which shut down a portion of 50th St. for hours on Thursday.