Bird flu could spread to Lake Morton swans, pets, vet says

A lot of people like to stop and feed the royal swans that call Lake Morton home, but as a bird flu outbreak spreads across the country, that could put them at risk of contracting the deadly virus. 

New mural to spotlight Venice circus history

Venice artist Sami Makela is honoring the city's rich circus history one paintstroke at a time. 

Heaviest Florida panther ever recorded captured and collared: FWC

The heaviest Florida panther ever recorded was captured by biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as conservation efforts to protect the endangered animal continue.

Multiple animals seized from Frostproof home, owner arrested: Deputies

A Frostproof woman was arrested on multiple charges after deputies said they seized multiple animals from her home, which was left in “unsanitary conditions."

Map: These states have the most, least smokers

36 million adults in the U.S. smoke cigarettes, or about an average of 12.6% of the population in each state. Here are the states that have the most and least smokers.

Gulf Beaches Public Library reopens after hurricanes thanks to $150K donation for repairs

For four months, Jane and Gene Field have been among the thousands of people shut out of the Gulf Beaches Public Library, which was damaged by the hurricanes in October. 

Three busted in illegal gambling house in Tampa: Police

Three suspects are behind bars after police said they busted an illegal gambling house in Tampa on Sunday. 

Car crashes into Beulah Baptist Church, after bicyclist hit and injured: HCPD

Haines City police are looking for the occupants of a black Chrysler 200 after a bicyclist was hit and injured on Sunday afternoon in the Oakland neighborhood.

Suspect arrested, accused of selling fentanyl pills to woman, leaving her to die: MCSO

A 31-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with murder over a year and a half after he allegedly sold fentanyl pills to a woman who overdosed and died.

Florida regulators approve new rates for Citizens with changes taking effect June 1

Florida regulators have approved new rates for the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp., with premiums for the most-common type of homeowners policy increasing by a statewide average of 6.6 percent.

What's in a name: Gandy Bridge

Without a bridge in sight at the turn of the 20th Century, a trip from Tampa to St. Petersburg was a 50-mile, all-day trip -- but that changed in the 1920s, thanks to the vision of George Gandy.

'Black Swan' Ashley Benefield denied bond, will remain in prison

A Manatee County judge denied bond for Ashley Benefield as the former professional ballerina appeals her manslaughter conviction in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband.

Super Bowl watch party in Tampa brings excitement for hundreds of fans

The Sparkman Wharf Verizon Super Bowl FanFest in Tampa brought in an array of fans on Sunday night. Event organizers estimate 900 people attended.