Gasparilla safety: Tampa PD’s marine unit gearing up for pirate invasion
The Tampa Police Department’s Marine Unit is gearing up to keep boaters safe during Gasparilla on Saturday.
The Tampa Police Department’s Marine Unit is gearing up to keep boaters safe during Gasparilla on Saturday.
Ybor City pop-up exhibit features rare photos of John Lennon, the Beatles
A pop-up exhibit in Ybor City features rare photographs of the iconic John Lennon and the Beatles.
A pop-up exhibit in Ybor City features rare photographs of the iconic John Lennon and the Beatles.
Man set on fire by Taser sues Florida sheriff's office, deputies over use of force: court records
A Florida man who was set on fire by a Taser at a gas station has filed a lawsuit against the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, alleging the agency used excessive resources to target bikers for minor traffic violations.
A Florida man who was set on fire by a Taser at a gas station has filed a lawsuit against the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, alleging the agency used excessive resources to target bikers for minor traffic violations.
FBI arrests WA woman in deadly shooting of Border Patrol agent in VT
The FBI says she and a German man who died in the firefight had been under surveillance for several days.
The FBI says she and a German man who died in the firefight had been under surveillance for several days.
Temperatures stay chilly Friday, more freeze warnings early Saturday before big warmup
Temperatures will stay well below average in the Tampa Bay area on Friday and again Saturday for the Gasparilla Pirate Fest, but a big warmup is on the way during the latter part of the weekend.
Temperatures will stay well below average in the Tampa Bay area on Friday and again Saturday for the Gasparilla Pirate Fest, but a big warmup is on the way during the latter part of the weekend.
Sarasota school bus crash under investigation: SCSO
Two drivers were injured Friday morning in a multi-vehicle crash involving a Sarasota school bus.
Two drivers were injured Friday morning in a multi-vehicle crash involving a Sarasota school bus.
Woman killed after Jeep hydroplanes, crashes into her car: PCSO
A 60-year-old woman died Thursday evening after a Jeep hydroplaned and crossed into oncoming traffic, hitting her car, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
A 60-year-old woman died Thursday evening after a Jeep hydroplaned and crossed into oncoming traffic, hitting her car, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
Trooper shoots, kills suspect at Florida hospital: Police
A suspect who was in custody at an Ocala hospital was shot to death by a state trooper on Friday morning, according to police.
A suspect who was in custody at an Ocala hospital was shot to death by a state trooper on Friday morning, according to police.
Bay Area doctors warn of rise in contagious illnesses ahead of Gasparilla
It's that time of year: highly contagious illnesses like the flu, COVID-19 and Norovirus are spreading in the Tampa Bay area just in time for Saturday's Gasparilla Pirate Fest.
It's that time of year: highly contagious illnesses like the flu, COVID-19 and Norovirus are spreading in the Tampa Bay area just in time for Saturday's Gasparilla Pirate Fest.
Man arrested after trying to fight arson investigator at scene of fire: HCSO
A man is facing criminal charges after trying to fight an arson investigator at the scene of a fire involving two mobile homes, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
A man is facing criminal charges after trying to fight an arson investigator at the scene of a fire involving two mobile homes, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
Mentally ill man stabs mother to death inside St. Pete apartment, police say
A mother is dead after being stabbed multiple times inside a home, and St. Petersburg police say her son was the killer.
A mother is dead after being stabbed multiple times inside a home, and St. Petersburg police say her son was the killer.
Family displaced after fire at Winter Haven home
A Winter Haven family is out of their home after crews battled an early morning fire, city officials said Friday.
A Winter Haven family is out of their home after crews battled an early morning fire, city officials said Friday.
High water bills stun owners of vacant, gutted homes in St. Pete
Homeowners in St. Petersburg's Shore Acres community are dealing with homes gutted after recent hurricanes, which is why high water bills are leaving owners puzzled and frustrated.
Homeowners in St. Petersburg's Shore Acres community are dealing with homes gutted after recent hurricanes, which is why high water bills are leaving owners puzzled and frustrated.
Video: Fire damages Highlands County church
Highlands County Fire Rescue is investigating after crews battled a fire at a church on Thursday night.
Highlands County Fire Rescue is investigating after crews battled a fire at a church on Thursday night.
High demand forces staffing issues at Hillsborough and Pinellas County cold shelters during cold front
With many families not able to make ends meet and turn the heat on or live without a permanent roof over their heads, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties have opened up their cold weather shelters for its longest stretch on record.
With many families not able to make ends meet and turn the heat on or live without a permanent roof over their heads, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties have opened up their cold weather shelters for its longest stretch on record.
Gasparilla 2025: The famous floats that make up Tampa’s Parade of Pirates
Tampa's time-honored tradition of the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates brings hundreds of thousands to the Tampa Bay area. It is the third-largest parade in the nation with nearly 150 participating floats.
Tampa's time-honored tradition of the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates brings hundreds of thousands to the Tampa Bay area. It is the third-largest parade in the nation with nearly 150 participating floats.
Scammers target Floridians with fake SunPass texts, experts warn
Scammers are using a SunPass scam to take a toll on Floridians.
Scammers are using a SunPass scam to take a toll on Floridians.
King family responds to Trump's order to declassify assassination files
The family of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is reacting to an executive order issued on Thursday to declassify documents associated with his assassination.
The family of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is reacting to an executive order issued on Thursday to declassify documents associated with his assassination.
Jose Gasparilla Pirate Ship set to invade Tampa on Saturday
The Jose Gasparilla Pirate Ship, surrounded by as many as 1,000 private vessels, sails into Tampa to invade the city on Saturday.
The Jose Gasparilla Pirate Ship, surrounded by as many as 1,000 private vessels, sails into Tampa to invade the city on Saturday.
Manatee rescued from cold waters in St. Pete recovering at ZooTampa
A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after he was rescued from cold waters near the University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus on Wednesday.
A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after he was rescued from cold waters near the University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus on Wednesday.