Sunshine Skyway Bridge among bridges NTSB wants evaluated for risk of collapse
The National Transportation Safety Board wants inspectors to look at dozens of bridges nationwide, including the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, to figure out whether they're at risk of collapsing if they're hit by a vessel.
The National Transportation Safety Board wants inspectors to look at dozens of bridges nationwide, including the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, to figure out whether they're at risk of collapsing if they're hit by a vessel.
Woman hurt in accidental shooting while friend handled gun: LPD
A 23-year-old woman is recovering from injuries after Lakeland police say a gun went off while her friend was handling it.
A 23-year-old woman is recovering from injuries after Lakeland police say a gun went off while her friend was handling it.
Father, son meet for first time after 48 years thanks to genealogy
There are all kinds of reunions at airports for short trips and longer journeys.
There are all kinds of reunions at airports for short trips and longer journeys.
Shots fired into home with people inside, deputies investigating: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is working to figure out who fired shots into a home while several people were inside.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is working to figure out who fired shots into a home while several people were inside.
Driver crashes into ditch after taking off from traffic stop: TPD
A car overturned into a ditch shortly after Tampa police say the driver took off from a traffic stop early Friday.
A car overturned into a ditch shortly after Tampa police say the driver took off from a traffic stop early Friday.
Pinellas tourist development tax reaches record for January while bouncing back from hurricanes
Pinellas County is bouncing back in a massive way from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, surprising even some local leaders.
Pinellas County is bouncing back in a massive way from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, surprising even some local leaders.
Florida man executed for the killing of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother
A Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs was executed Thursday evening.
A Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs was executed Thursday evening.
Seattle man wrongly declared dead loses Social Security benefits amid DOGE cost-cutting
A Seattle retiree was mistakenly marked as deceased by Social Security, causing his benefits to be revoked. His case, first reported by The Seattle Times, raises concerns about deep budget cuts at the agency under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
A Seattle retiree was mistakenly marked as deceased by Social Security, causing his benefits to be revoked. His case, first reported by The Seattle Times, raises concerns about deep budget cuts at the agency under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Southwest flight almost took off from taxiway, not runway, at Orlando International Airport: FAA
A Southwest Airlines flight nearly took off from a taxiway – not a runway – on Thursday morning at Orlando International Airport after the flight crew apparently thought it was on a runway, the FAA said. An air traffic controller noticed the issue and stopped the flight's departure.
A Southwest Airlines flight nearly took off from a taxiway – not a runway – on Thursday morning at Orlando International Airport after the flight crew apparently thought it was on a runway, the FAA said. An air traffic controller noticed the issue and stopped the flight's departure.
Legoland Florida's SEA LIFE Aquarium will introduce kids to the wonders of the sea
Legoland Florida will soon be opening its latest attraction, SEA LIFE Florida, which is a new aquarium that will feature interactive exhibits and will be home to thousands of sea animals.
Legoland Florida will soon be opening its latest attraction, SEA LIFE Florida, which is a new aquarium that will feature interactive exhibits and will be home to thousands of sea animals.
12-year-old boy drowns in Lake Roy in Winter Haven
A 12-year-old boy drowned Thursday afternoon in Lake Roy in Winter Haven.
A 12-year-old boy drowned Thursday afternoon in Lake Roy in Winter Haven.
Riverview businesses feeling impacts of ongoing $25M construction project ahead of next closure
Riverview businesses near U.S. 301 and Gibsonton Drive said they are feeling impacts from the ongoing $25 million construction project.
Riverview businesses near U.S. 301 and Gibsonton Drive said they are feeling impacts from the ongoing $25 million construction project.
Tampa Bay students take center stage in week-long camp
For the last 15 years, an annual Spring Break tradition has put the kids and teenagers at the Metro Ministries on center stage.
For the last 15 years, an annual Spring Break tradition has put the kids and teenagers at the Metro Ministries on center stage.
Tampa man steals boots, traipses through murky water, clings to pylon in the Keys trying to avoid arrest: MCSO
An accused boot thief from Tampa had his escape foiled by deputies when he tried to avoid arrest by traipsing through murky water, hide in mangroves and cling to a pylon in the Florida Keys.
An accused boot thief from Tampa had his escape foiled by deputies when he tried to avoid arrest by traipsing through murky water, hide in mangroves and cling to a pylon in the Florida Keys.
$1400 IRS stimulus checks, $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds & $5000 DOGE checks update
American taxpayers are encouraged to act quickly to see if they are eligible for refunds that could provide vital financial relief – before time runs out!
American taxpayers are encouraged to act quickly to see if they are eligible for refunds that could provide vital financial relief – before time runs out!
Gov. DeSantis stands firm on immigration policy at Sarasota roundtable
Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a roundtable with current and former federal immigration officials at the New College of Florida in Sarasota on Thursday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a roundtable with current and former federal immigration officials at the New College of Florida in Sarasota on Thursday.
'Mice' at Bay Area nonprofit deliver meals, kindness to food-insecure families
In the war against hunger, there is an army of mice.
In the war against hunger, there is an army of mice.
Florida man accused of plotting mass shooting at Mons Venus accepts plea deal, gets 10-year prison sentence
The man suspected of plotting a mass shooting at the Mons Venus adult club in Tampa two years ago was sentenced to 10 years in prison after accepting a plea deal in court on Thursday.
The man suspected of plotting a mass shooting at the Mons Venus adult club in Tampa two years ago was sentenced to 10 years in prison after accepting a plea deal in court on Thursday.
Pinellas County deputy rescues 8 orphaned baby opossums
Eight baby opossums are receiving specialized care after a Pinellas County deputy rescued them from their deceased mother’s pouch on Wednesday.
Eight baby opossums are receiving specialized care after a Pinellas County deputy rescued them from their deceased mother’s pouch on Wednesday.
Busch Blvd. reopens after crash near Busch Gardens in Tampa
Tampa police are investigating a serious crash that shut down a busy stretch of Busch Blvd. for hours on Thursday morning.
Tampa police are investigating a serious crash that shut down a busy stretch of Busch Blvd. for hours on Thursday morning.