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.

Head-on crash in Winter Haven kills 1 person, injures another: PCSO

One man is dead and another was hospitalized with serious injuries after a head-on collision on SR-60 in Winter Haven on Saturday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Gasparilla 2025: Thousands attend the annual Parade of Pirates

The 2025 Gasparilla Parade of Pirates brought an estimated 300,000 people to Bayshore Blvd on Saturday afternoon.

East Tampa set for $80 million rejuvenation project for jobs and housing

An economic jolt is planned for East Tampa, thanks to an $80 million project planned by the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council.

Garage fire displaces Spring Hill family of 5, Red Cross assisting: HCFR

A family of five and multiple pets have been displaced from their Spring Hill home after a fire broke out in the garage attached to the home, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.

Man struck by car and killed while fixing flat tire on I-275 shoulder, FHP looking for suspect

The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a driver who they say hit and killed a Lakeland man who was fixing a flat tire on the shoulder of I-275 just north of 4th St. N in St. Pete.

Bok Tower Gardens raises concerns about proposed parkway potentially impacting wildlife corridor

Polk County is a hot spot for growth, hence why the state is currently considering routes for a future parkway, but there's some concern the highway could impact a wildlife corridor.

Cold-stunned sea turtles from St. Augustine area recovering at Apollo Beach rehab center

A dozen sea turtles from the St. Augustine area arrived at The Florida Aquarium Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach on Friday after suffering from being cold-stunned following the recent chilly weather this month.

Tampa's tree canopy thins out following back-to-back hurricanes

Tampa leaders received an update this week on the city's tree canopy that thinned out following back-to-back hurricanes last fall.

Florida State Fair 2025: Here are the new foods to tempt your taste buds

From the sweet to the savory to a combination of both, the new foods at this year’s Florida State Fair may not be for the faint of heart or those with a weak stomach.