River Ridge High School & Middle School closed after smoke from controlled burn enters classrooms

River Ridge High School and River Ridge Middle School in Pasco County were closed on Wednesday after school officials say "excessive smoke" from a nearby controlled burn led to unsafe conditions on campus.

President Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports to be felt by Bay Area pool companies

Some local pool companies said they will feel the impact of the Trump administration’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, specifically when it comes to selling screen enclosures around pools. 

Sarasota-based artist making waves with ocean inspired art

A simple gift for a friend has turned into a life-long passion for one Sarasota-based woman after she started a business focused on making waves out of resin.

Art Center Sarasota creative hub for community

Through exhibitions, classes and workshops, Art Center Sarasota has provided access to the local community. 

Federal government withdraws $1M grant to help with replenishing Tampa’s thinning tree canopy

Replenishing Tampa's thinning tree canopy hit a roadblock this week, with the federal government withdrawing a grant that would have provided the city with more than $1 million to help with the process.

Video: South Tampa Dairy Joy has window shattered by dumbbell

South Tampa’s Dairy Joy is an institution that has been whipping up homemade ice cream, milkshakes, and root beer floats since 1958.

Can presidents drive? Here’s why Trump says he can’t after buying a Tesla

President Donald Trump announced he is purchasing a Tesla Model S to show support for Elon Musk. But despite his enthusiasm, he admitted he “can’t drive it." Here’s why U.S. presidents—both current and former—are restricted from driving on public roads.

Man attempts to chase down girlfriend, rams random couple's car into concrete pole, killing woman: SPPD

A man who St. Petersburg police say was trying to chase down his girlfriend has been charged with first-degree murder after he assumed she was in a Honda Accord that he saw and intentionally forced it off the road and into a concrete pole.

FBI warning smishing texts: New threat includes hack targeting iPhone users

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has long cautioned against smishing text scams. However, a new threat now aims to trap even more victims.

Florida women accused of sextorting Hardee County grandmother in jail for baby’s hot car death: Documents

A Florida grandmother who is in jail after her granddaughter died under her watch in a hot car months after her grandson died in her care is accusing two women of extorting her in jail.

Mother driving her 3 children dies after dump truck pulls in front of minivan: FHP

A mother driving three of her children was killed after a dump truck crossed into the path of her Dodge minivan in Homosassa on Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Great Lakes shipwreck discovered 132 years later reveals tragic story

Using a remotely operated vehicle, teams were able to find the wreck of the Western Reserve steamship, which sank on Aug. 30, 1892.