Department of Veterans Affairs says 60 DEI employees put on leave

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that it has completed its initial implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating an end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.

Don CeSar to reopen after being damaged in back-to-back hurricanes

The iconic pink hotel on St. Pete Beach will reopen soon, according to the Don CeSar’s website and social media pages. 

Pedestrian injured after crash in Sarasota, police investigating

Serious injuries were reported after a crash involving a pedestrian in Sarasota Monday morning, according to police.

Beloved Southwest Florida Eagle Cam eaglet dies: Officials

One of the beloved eaglets of the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam passed away a little over a month after hatching in the famous Pritchard Realty nest. 

Missing Lakeland girl found safe after statewide alert

The Lakeland Police Department says a missing girl has been found safe after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Missing Child Alert.

Volunteers clean up large amounts of trash after Gasparilla

After the pirates celebrated a successful Gasparilla Saturday, volunteers spent time Sunday cleaning up all the beads and trash left behind.

Trump latest: Colombia retaliation; Palestinian refugee comments

President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.

Marijuana seized, 2 dogs found during traffic stop in Lakeland: FHP

A Lakeland man is facing drug charges after 237.2 grams of marijuana was found in his car during a traffic stop on State Rd. 400 early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Local artist creates supersized art exhibit at Creative Pinellas

Artist Sam Modder's imagination came to life through her pen as she created a fantasy world that is on display right now at Creative Pinellas.

Bicyclist struck and killed after crossing into US-41 northbound lanes: FHP

A 61-year-old bicyclist is dead after the Florida Highway Patrol says he crossed into the path of a Toyota RAV4 on US-41 south of Pennsylvania Ave on Saturday night.