Girl Scouts hit with lawsuit after toxic contaminants study goes viral
As Girl Scout troops nationwide celebrate National Girl Scout Day, the organization faces a lawsuit alleging that its beloved cookies contain dangerous substances
As Girl Scout troops nationwide celebrate National Girl Scout Day, the organization faces a lawsuit alleging that its beloved cookies contain dangerous substances
Manatee school board urges reinstatement of school zone speed cameras
The Manatee County School Board is urging county commissioners to reconsider their recent decision to end the use of speed cameras in school zones.
The Manatee County School Board is urging county commissioners to reconsider their recent decision to end the use of speed cameras in school zones.
Crews battle semi-truck fire on I-75 in Sarasota County
Crews battled an early morning semi-truck fire on Wednesday along a stretch of I-75 in Sarasota County.
Crews battled an early morning semi-truck fire on Wednesday along a stretch of I-75 in Sarasota County.
USF, UTampa under federal antisemitism investigations by Dept. of Education
The U.S. Department of Education has sent warnings to 60 universities across the country, including USF and the University of Tampa, as part of an investigation into potential antisemitism.
The U.S. Department of Education has sent warnings to 60 universities across the country, including USF and the University of Tampa, as part of an investigation into potential antisemitism.
1 hospitalized after house fire in Plant City
One person was rushed to the hospital after a fire severely damaged a home in Plant City, fire officials said.
One person was rushed to the hospital after a fire severely damaged a home in Plant City, fire officials said.
Jarvis scores short-handed, Kochetkov stops 23 shots as Hurricanes beat Lightning 4-1
Seth Jarvis scored a short-handed goal, Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 23 shots, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Seth Jarvis scored a short-handed goal, Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 23 shots, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Lakeland pilot among 24 aircraft intercepted near President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property
A Polk County pilot was among the 24 violators surrounding Mar-a-Lago's restricted airspace while President Donald Trump was president.
A Polk County pilot was among the 24 violators surrounding Mar-a-Lago's restricted airspace while President Donald Trump was president.
Family searching for missing high-school senior offers reward: 'We love you a lot, Allister'
Police and family are desperately trying to find a 17-year-old high school senior who has been missing since March 1.
Police and family are desperately trying to find a 17-year-old high school senior who has been missing since March 1.
Pinellas hospitality industry welcoming Spring Break visitors after devastating hurricanes
Many vacationers are already in town enjoying our piece of paradise during their spring break.
Many vacationers are already in town enjoying our piece of paradise during their spring break.
Mosaic holds public information session over plans for underground wastewater well
Dozens of Plant City residents filled a meeting hall Tuesday night to learn more about Mosaic's plans to build an underground test well, which could be injected with treated wastewater. Mosaic owns many of the state's current phosphate stacks.
Dozens of Plant City residents filled a meeting hall Tuesday night to learn more about Mosaic's plans to build an underground test well, which could be injected with treated wastewater. Mosaic owns many of the state's current phosphate stacks.
18-year-old accused of basketball court shooting denied bond by Tampa judge
An 18-year-old will remain behind bars after a deadly shooting at a basketball court in Hillsborough County.
An 18-year-old will remain behind bars after a deadly shooting at a basketball court in Hillsborough County.
Proposed Florida bill aims to create statewide animal abuse database
Currently, there's no way for those selling animals to keep track of animal abusers across the state, but a new state bill aims to change that.
Currently, there's no way for those selling animals to keep track of animal abusers across the state, but a new state bill aims to change that.
New USF program focused on AI and cybersecurity
The University of South Florida is taking a high-tech leap into the future, announcing Tuesday it's launching a new program focused on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
The University of South Florida is taking a high-tech leap into the future, announcing Tuesday it's launching a new program focused on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
SPCA Florida given $15,000 to help senior dogs and families in need
SPCA Florida in Lakeland has been awarded a $15,000 grant to assist families struggling to afford veterinary care for their senior dogs.
SPCA Florida in Lakeland has been awarded a $15,000 grant to assist families struggling to afford veterinary care for their senior dogs.
Ironman athlete diagnosed with Alzheimer’s focuses on new finish line: ‘A time for hope’
The Ironman Triathlon is a grueling 140 miles, which includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile marathon run to the finish line. It's an hours-long fight with the mind and body working together to accomplish what few have.
The Ironman Triathlon is a grueling 140 miles, which includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile marathon run to the finish line. It's an hours-long fight with the mind and body working together to accomplish what few have.
Caspersen Beach has long road to recovery after 2024 hurricane season: 'It won't stop me from coming'
Sarasota County is warning that it has a long road to recovery from last year’s hurricane season.
Sarasota County is warning that it has a long road to recovery from last year’s hurricane season.
Rep. Luna teams up with unlikely ally to reign in credit card debt
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has teamed up with an unlikely ally, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to reign in credit card debt.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has teamed up with an unlikely ally, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to reign in credit card debt.
Massive great white shark among several being tracked off Florida coast
A non-profit organization focused on monitoring and conserving marine life is tracking several large sharks off the coast of Florida, providing valuable insights into the movements of these giant predators.
A non-profit organization focused on monitoring and conserving marine life is tracking several large sharks off the coast of Florida, providing valuable insights into the movements of these giant predators.
3 young puppies found baking in Florida sun in cardboard box: HSTB
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay announced Tuesday they found three young puppies baking in the Florida heat.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay announced Tuesday they found three young puppies baking in the Florida heat.
Straz Center hosts theatre class for Rampello students
For the last two months, students at Rampello K-8 Downtown Partnership Magnet School have been meeting weekly after school to learn about the world of theatre, thanks to a partnership with the Straz Center.
For the last two months, students at Rampello K-8 Downtown Partnership Magnet School have been meeting weekly after school to learn about the world of theatre, thanks to a partnership with the Straz Center.