St. Pete mayor addresses Rays’ future, affordable housing, hurricane recovery in ‘State of the City’
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch spoke for close to an hour Tuesday morning as he gave his annual State of the City Address. He covered a lot of ground, speaking about everything from affordable housing, to the Tampa Bay Rays’ future, to hurricane recovery.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch spoke for close to an hour Tuesday morning as he gave his annual State of the City Address. He covered a lot of ground, speaking about everything from affordable housing, to the Tampa Bay Rays’ future, to hurricane recovery.
SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 from Florida carrying Maxar 3 mission
SpaceX launched a commercial satellite from Florida on Tuesday evening. The space company had warned that one or more sonic booms could be heard across parts of Central Florida upon landing of the Falcon 9's first-stage booster.
SpaceX launched a commercial satellite from Florida on Tuesday evening. The space company had warned that one or more sonic booms could be heard across parts of Central Florida upon landing of the Falcon 9's first-stage booster.
Study suggests high levels of microplastics in the human brain from everyday items
Researchers are finding higher levels of microplastics in human brains.
Researchers are finding higher levels of microplastics in human brains.
Players with Tampa’s first professional women’s soccer team use platform to discuss body image
As the Tampa Bay Sun FC gets ready for their first game of 2025 this Saturday, the team is also inspiring positive conversations about body image ahead of National Girls & Women in Sports Day.
As the Tampa Bay Sun FC gets ready for their first game of 2025 this Saturday, the team is also inspiring positive conversations about body image ahead of National Girls & Women in Sports Day.
Polk County jury deliberates in trial of 17-year-old boy accused of killing mother
The jury is deliberating the fate of a 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing his mother to death.
The jury is deliberating the fate of a 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing his mother to death.
Manatee County making changes to school speed zone cameras, speed limits
Changes are coming to Manatee County's school speed zone cameras after commissioners received complaints as soon as the cameras went into operation. It came as many drivers were caught off guard – some even getting multiple tickets.
Changes are coming to Manatee County's school speed zone cameras after commissioners received complaints as soon as the cameras went into operation. It came as many drivers were caught off guard – some even getting multiple tickets.
Michael Jordan's son, Marcus, arrested on multiple charges in Florida, including DUI and cocaine: Reports
Marcus Jordan, 34, the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, has been arrested in Florida, according to an arrest affidavit and multiple media reports.
Marcus Jordan, 34, the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, has been arrested in Florida, according to an arrest affidavit and multiple media reports.
Emaciated dogs seized from Lake Placid home as deputies arrest their owner for animal cruelty: HCSO
A Lake Placid man has been arrested after deputies say they found numerous emaciated dogs on his property, including one that was nursing puppies.
A Lake Placid man has been arrested after deputies say they found numerous emaciated dogs on his property, including one that was nursing puppies.
Prodigy Cultural Arts Program brings break dancing beginner’s class for kids
For 25 years, the University Area Community Development Corporation’s (CDC) Prodigy Cultural Arts Program has enriched the community through various art, music and dance programs.
For 25 years, the University Area Community Development Corporation’s (CDC) Prodigy Cultural Arts Program has enriched the community through various art, music and dance programs.
Man accused of kidnapping, robbing woman at gunpoint arrested after victim calls 911: HCSO
A suspect is behind bars after Hillsborough County deputies said he kidnapped and robbed a woman at gunpoint a little more than two weeks ago.
A suspect is behind bars after Hillsborough County deputies said he kidnapped and robbed a woman at gunpoint a little more than two weeks ago.
'Lunch Pals' mentor program guiding Pinellas County students for nearly a decade
For nearly a decade now, Dean Giancola spends about 30 minutes each day having meaningful conversations with students.
For nearly a decade now, Dean Giancola spends about 30 minutes each day having meaningful conversations with students.
Skier injured after chair falls 20 feet from lift at New Hampshire ski resort
New Hampshire authorities are investigating after a chair fell 20 feet from a ski lift, injuring one person, according to the State Fire Marshal’s office.
New Hampshire authorities are investigating after a chair fell 20 feet from a ski lift, injuring one person, according to the State Fire Marshal’s office.
Dog park shooting trial: Jurors hear opening statements and testimony Tuesday
The trial of a man accused of targeting and killing another man at a dog park because he was gay began in a Tampa courtroom on Tuesday.
The trial of a man accused of targeting and killing another man at a dog park because he was gay began in a Tampa courtroom on Tuesday.
Convicted felon with violent history in custody after exchanging gunfire with Tampa police: TPD
Tampa police took a suspect with a violent criminal history into custody on Tuesday morning after they say he fired shots at them.
Tampa police took a suspect with a violent criminal history into custody on Tuesday morning after they say he fired shots at them.
State approves TECO, Duke rate hikes to recoup $1.55B in hurricane costs
State regulators on Tuesday approved rate increases for Duke Energy and TECO customers to cover costs from Florida's devastating 2024 hurricane season.
State regulators on Tuesday approved rate increases for Duke Energy and TECO customers to cover costs from Florida's devastating 2024 hurricane season.
California man returns home after fire to find giant bear has moved in
Wildlife officials had to work for nearly 24 hours and set a food trap full of special treats to coax the massive, 525-lb. bear out.
Wildlife officials had to work for nearly 24 hours and set a food trap full of special treats to coax the massive, 525-lb. bear out.
Webster man dies in car crash after dump truck driver runs stop sign in Sumter County: FHP
A 45-year-old Webster man has died after a crash in Center Hill at the intersection of SR-471 and CR-476, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 45-year-old Webster man has died after a crash in Center Hill at the intersection of SR-471 and CR-476, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Michael Jordan's son, Marcus, arrested on multiple charges in Florida, including cocaine possession
Marcus Jordan, the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, was arrested in Florida on multiple charges.
Marcus Jordan, the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, was arrested in Florida on multiple charges.
China responds to Trump's tariffs: See the list
China has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google.
China has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google.
Voter fraud investigation in Florida leads to arrests of Russian, Uzbek nationals: DOJ
Two men, one from Russia and another from Uzbekistan, face federal charges after prosecutors say the pair submitted false voter registration applications to the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections.
Two men, one from Russia and another from Uzbekistan, face federal charges after prosecutors say the pair submitted false voter registration applications to the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections.