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.
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.
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.
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.
The 2025 Gasparilla Parade of Pirates brought an estimated 300,000 people to Bayshore Blvd on Saturday afternoon.
Partial roof collapse at Brandon Mall after fire breaks out, no injuries reported: HCFR
A fire broke out at the Brandon Mall today at a section of Sears that was under construction, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A fire broke out at the Brandon Mall today at a section of Sears that was under construction, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
ATV crash at Brooksville off-road area sends one person to the hospital: HCFR
One person suffered traumatic injuries after an ATV crash in an off-road area in Brooksville, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
One person suffered traumatic injuries after an ATV crash in an off-road area in Brooksville, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
50th annual International Miniature Art Exhibition at Creative Pinellas in Largo
The 50th Annual International Miniature Art Exhibition is showing at Creative Pinellas in Largo until February 9th.
The 50th Annual International Miniature Art Exhibition is showing at Creative Pinellas in Largo until February 9th.
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.
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.
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.
Hillsborough deputy’s vehicle ‘intentionally’ hit by suspect trying to avoid arrest: HCSO
A suspect is in custody after intentionally hitting a Hillsborough County deputy's patrol vehicle with his car while trying to avoid an arrest, according to officials.
A suspect is in custody after intentionally hitting a Hillsborough County deputy's patrol vehicle with his car while trying to avoid an arrest, according to officials.
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.
Tampa leaders received an update this week on the city's tree canopy that thinned out following back-to-back hurricanes last fall.
Spring in the city? The plan to return nature to a hidden treasure along Bayshore Boulevard
There's water all around us that most of us don't even notice.
There's water all around us that most of us don't even notice.
Hernando woman arrested, 90 dogs rescued from ‘deplorable’ home: CCSO
Nearly 100 dogs have been rescued, and their former owner is behind bars.
Nearly 100 dogs have been rescued, and their former owner is behind bars.
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.
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.
Owner of Pasco County property management company accused of defrauding dozens of clients
The owner of a property management company has been arrested and is accused of defrauding dozens of clients who owned properties around Pasco County.
The owner of a property management company has been arrested and is accused of defrauding dozens of clients who owned properties around Pasco County.
Sarasota's Mira Mar restoration possible if rezone allows two 18-stroy condo towers, say architects
When you step foot into Sarasota Massage located in the Mira Mar Plaza in downtown Sarasota, there is a sense of peace.
When you step foot into Sarasota Massage located in the Mira Mar Plaza in downtown Sarasota, there is a sense of peace.
Jennifer Kesse missing: Family still begging for answers 19 years after she vanished from Orlando condo
The family of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse is pleading for tips on the 19th anniversary of her disappearance.
The family of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse is pleading for tips on the 19th anniversary of her disappearance.



















