Doctors urge getting checked as colon cancer rises in the U.S.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Florida doctors are taking this opportunity to share their concerns and advice as the number of young people diagnosed with colorectal cancer continues to rise.

New Mexico mass shooting: 3 killed, 15 injured

Police in New Mexico said gunfire erupted during an unsanctioned car show at a park Friday night, killing three people and hurting 15 others.

View: Firefighters battle early morning house fire in Tampa: HCFR

According to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, firefighters battled flames at a housefire in Tampa early Saturday morning.

California woman strangled to death while on overnight prison visit with quadruple murder convict husband

Stephanie Dowells was strangled during an conjugal visit with her husband David Brinson, who was convicted of killing four men in 1993. Brinson has not been charged with his wife's murder.

Potential plans in the works for former Toytown Landfill in St. Pete

The only noise now at the site of the former Toytown landfill in St. Petersburg is from cars driving in the distance. It’s a sound that could be replaced by the roars of cheering crowds. 

Trump official said 'buy Tesla' on TV—did it violate ethics laws?

A Trump official urged Americans to “buy Tesla” on live TV. Experts say that could violate federal ethics laws. Here’s what the rules say—and why this time, there may be no consequences.

MLB removes 'diversity' from careers site amid Trump administration legal review

Major League Baseball removed references to "diversity" from its careers website after a Trump executive order triggered a legal review of DEI programs. MLB says its values remain the same as it works to stay compliant with federal law.

Should Florida require license plates on both ends of cars? Lawmakers considering bill

The Florida legislature is considering a bill to require state drivers to have license plates on both the front and back of vehicles. The goal is to make it more difficult to get away from a hit-and-run crash.

TPD, HCSO vehicles burglarized amid 'numerous' car break-ins: Police

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a string of car burglaries at several apartment complexes, with marked law enforcement vehicles among the cars found with windows smashed out.

Ceremony shines light on need for teen adoptions

To celebrate Teen Adoption Day (March 14) and National Teenager Day (March 21), 10 teens were legally adopted at a ceremony held by Family Support Services (FSS) of Pasco & Pinellas Counties.