Hillsborough County working to build arborist workforce — why it’s important

Friday is Florida Arbor Day, which is why Hillsborough County is hosting a workshop focused on growing trees — and the workforce that tends to them.

Air Force veteran left in constant pain after lung cancer diagnosis gets life back through trial at Moffitt

Jorge Manchola, a retired Air Force staff sergeant, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2023. The cancer had spread to his lungs and brain, leaving him in constant pain and unable to walk. 

Valor Commons breaks ground in Manatee County, aims to bring services and honor Bay Area veterans

Manatee County just broke ground on Valor Commons, a one-of-a-kind facility in the Tampa Bay area that's dedicated to honoring veterans and helping them adjust to life after service. 

UPS plane crash update: Part that broke failed 4 times on other aircraft years ago

The NTSB said Boeing previously warned plane owners in 2011 about a flawed part and that it contributed to the engine flying off a UPS plane before it crashed.

Injured construction worker pulled from trench that collapsed in Safety Harbor

A construction worker was pulled from a trench in Safety Harbor on Wednesday after Clearwater Fire Rescue said he was trapped and injured after a portion of the trench collapsed. 

DeSantis appoints Adam Tanenbaum to Florida’s Supreme Court

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he is appointing Adam Tanenbaum to the Florida Supreme Court during a news conference at Seminole High School on Wednesday morning.

Kingdom of God Global Church seeks return of millions seized in money laundering, forced labor case

The Kingdom of God Global Church filed a petition Dec. 30, seeking to reclaim money and physical assets that were seized after two of the church’s leaders were arrested in August of last year. 

Dade City man run over, killed while working on truck: FHP

A 56-year-old Dade City man is dead after being run over by his truck while doing maintenance on the vehicle Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

ICE in Minnesota: St. Paul students walk out in protest

Federal immigration agents continue their presence in Minnesota on Wednesday, exactly a week after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in her vehicle in Minneapolis. Find live updates on ICE's operations in Minnesota here.