Teachers' union urges Florida lawmakers to reject governor's 'inadequate' education budget
Florida's statewide teachers' union is strongly criticizing Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed budget, arguing that it falls short of meeting the needs of public schools and students.
Florida's statewide teachers' union is strongly criticizing Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed budget, arguing that it falls short of meeting the needs of public schools and students.
Police warn of 'emergency scam' after elderly woman nearly lost $10K
An elderly woman almost lost nearly $10,000 to a scam that pulled at her heartstrings, and Clearwater police warned Thursday it could happen to anyone.
An elderly woman almost lost nearly $10,000 to a scam that pulled at her heartstrings, and Clearwater police warned Thursday it could happen to anyone.
Teen arrested for first-degree murder in 14-year-old's shooting death: TPD
A 15-year-old boy faces a first-degree murder charge after Tampa police say he shot and killed a 14-year-old on Wednesday.
A 15-year-old boy faces a first-degree murder charge after Tampa police say he shot and killed a 14-year-old on Wednesday.
Deadly St. Pete crash sends 6 kids, 1 adult to hospital: Police
One adult was killed, and seven others, including six children, were injured in a crash Thursday afternoon in St. Petersburg.
One adult was killed, and seven others, including six children, were injured in a crash Thursday afternoon in St. Petersburg.
Woman rushed to the hospital after being hit by car in Tampa: Police
A woman was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after she was hit by a car in Tampa Thursday evening, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A woman was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after she was hit by a car in Tampa Thursday evening, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Man involved in crash with Sarasota deputy dead after slamming into telephone pole: FHP
A driver was killed after hitting a telephone pole Thursday evening after troopers said he was involved in a different crash that injured a Sarasota County deputy.
A driver was killed after hitting a telephone pole Thursday evening after troopers said he was involved in a different crash that injured a Sarasota County deputy.
High water bills: St. Pete leaders vote to stop late fees, water shut offs after resident complaints
St. Petersburg's city council took action to deal with extremely high water bills that residents are continuing to receive on Thursday.
St. Petersburg's city council took action to deal with extremely high water bills that residents are continuing to receive on Thursday.
Tropicana Field repairs: St. Pete approves $950K in funds for next preconstruction phase
St. Petersburg's City Council unanimously approved a little more than $950,000 for the next phase of repairs to Tropicana Field at Thursday’s meeting.
St. Petersburg's City Council unanimously approved a little more than $950,000 for the next phase of repairs to Tropicana Field at Thursday’s meeting.
Tampa leaders approve $3.2M in funding to help homeowners recover from hurricanes
It’s been almost four months since Hurricane Milton destroyed lives across Tampa Bay.
It’s been almost four months since Hurricane Milton destroyed lives across Tampa Bay.
Madeline Soto update: Stephan Sterns files new motion to drop death penalty in murder case
Stephan Sterns, the man facing a first-degree murder charge and the death penalty, if convicted, in the disappearance and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto has filed nearly 50 motions in recent days ahead of a pre-trial conference.
Stephan Sterns, the man facing a first-degree murder charge and the death penalty, if convicted, in the disappearance and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto has filed nearly 50 motions in recent days ahead of a pre-trial conference.
Sant’ Yago Knight Parade: Tampa PD, Ybor City businesses gear up for this weekend’s event
The Tampa Police Department and Ybor City businesses are gearing up for Saturday’s Sant’ Yago Knight Parade.
The Tampa Police Department and Ybor City businesses are gearing up for Saturday’s Sant’ Yago Knight Parade.
Lakeland police to restart drone program after foreign surveillance concerns
Lakeland police officers will be using drones to keep an eye on crime once again.
Lakeland police officers will be using drones to keep an eye on crime once again.
Bradenton police hope DNA evidence, advancements in technology will help solve 2003 cold case
For those who knew the victim, the pain is as strong as it was nearly 22 years ago as investigators continue to search for answers.
For those who knew the victim, the pain is as strong as it was nearly 22 years ago as investigators continue to search for answers.
9/11 victims advocate meets with retired first responders in Tampa about compensation fund
Even after nearly a quarter of a century, the fight to get victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks what they are owed is not over. Advocates said crucial funding for the victims' compensation fund is now in jeopardy.
Even after nearly a quarter of a century, the fight to get victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks what they are owed is not over. Advocates said crucial funding for the victims' compensation fund is now in jeopardy.
2025's Grand Prix preparations have begun, promising to spark the city’s economy
The grandstands are going up, and the first block of the track's wall is ready for the Grand Prix of St. Pete.
The grandstands are going up, and the first block of the track's wall is ready for the Grand Prix of St. Pete.
Dog Park shooting trial: Tampa jury decides fate of man accused in murder case
A Tampa jury found Gerald Declan Radford not guilty in the deadly shooting at a dog park after just two hours of deliberations. The verdict comes nearly one year after the murder.
A Tampa jury found Gerald Declan Radford not guilty in the deadly shooting at a dog park after just two hours of deliberations. The verdict comes nearly one year after the murder.
Firetruck struck by vehicle on way to deadly Pasco County crash: FHP
A firefighter on his way to a fatal crash in Pasco County on Wednesday night suffered minor injuries in a vehicle crash.
A firefighter on his way to a fatal crash in Pasco County on Wednesday night suffered minor injuries in a vehicle crash.
Nearly 100 on board Royal Caribbean cruise that left Tampa sick with gastrointestinal illness: CDC
Royal Caribbean’s Western Caribbean Cruise promised vacationers the chance to hike Mayan ruins in Mexico and swim in the waters of Grand Cayman.
Royal Caribbean’s Western Caribbean Cruise promised vacationers the chance to hike Mayan ruins in Mexico and swim in the waters of Grand Cayman.
Bay Area mother, daughter training for 2025 Merlympics
For two days a week, Mandy Walker and her 11-year-old daughter Ella are practicing for the 2025 Merlympics.
For two days a week, Mandy Walker and her 11-year-old daughter Ella are practicing for the 2025 Merlympics.
Gov. DeSantis gets political as he kicks off the Florida State Fair
Governor Ron DeSantis weighed in on the hotbed political issues of the morning at the 2025 Florida State State Fair:
Governor Ron DeSantis weighed in on the hotbed political issues of the morning at the 2025 Florida State State Fair: