Polk County deputies rescue abandoned rabbits in Lakeland field
Residents in the Lakeland neighborhood near Sligh Road and Majestic View Drive reported to deputies that someone dumped domestic animals in a nearby field.
Residents in the Lakeland neighborhood near Sligh Road and Majestic View Drive reported to deputies that someone dumped domestic animals in a nearby field.
Ringling Museum of Art highlights Latin community through 'Nuestro Vaivén' exhibition
Four Sarasota community leaders worked with artists to create "Nuestro Vaivén," a Ringling Museum of Art exhibition that highlights Latin contemporary art.
Four Sarasota community leaders worked with artists to create "Nuestro Vaivén," a Ringling Museum of Art exhibition that highlights Latin contemporary art.
Map: America's healthiest states have these things in common
America’s least healthy states also have a few things in common, according to a new report. Here's where your state ranks.
America’s least healthy states also have a few things in common, according to a new report. Here's where your state ranks.
Florida man accused of killing woman, dumping body on popular tourist destination: report
A Florida man is behind bars after allegedly killing a woman and leaving her body on a popular beach the day after Christmas.
A Florida man is behind bars after allegedly killing a woman and leaving her body on a popular beach the day after Christmas.
Woman killed by ICE in Minneapolis: What we know about Renee Nicole Good
A female was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, Department of Homeland Security officials confirmed Wednesday. Here's what we know.
A female was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, Department of Homeland Security officials confirmed Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Samsung unveils 'world's largest' TV of its kind at 130 inches
The model features a gallery-inspired design intended to resemble a floating architectural window.
The model features a gallery-inspired design intended to resemble a floating architectural window.
Woman faces multiple charges after 'mermaid' skinny-dipping incident turns violent
A Louisiana woman allegedly attacked a sheriff’s deputy after skinny-dipping in a neighbor’s pond and claiming she was “trying to be a mermaid," authorities said.
A Louisiana woman allegedly attacked a sheriff’s deputy after skinny-dipping in a neighbor’s pond and claiming she was “trying to be a mermaid," authorities said.
December jobs report: 50,000 jobs added, capping off slow 2025
The U.S. economy added just 50,000 jobs in December, capping off the worst year for hiring since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what we know.
The U.S. economy added just 50,000 jobs in December, capping off the worst year for hiring since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what we know.
13K chargers sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls recalled over fears they could ‘explode while in use’
More than 13,000 wireless chargers sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls were recalled over fire and burn risks. Here's what we know.
More than 13,000 wireless chargers sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls were recalled over fire and burn risks. Here's what we know.
Florida lawmakers to consider mandatory recess for middle schoolers
A new proposal filed in Tallahassee aims to give older kids a break during the school day.
A new proposal filed in Tallahassee aims to give older kids a break during the school day.
Clearwater quacks up: world's largest 'rubber duck' goes up in park
An enormous inflatable 'rubber' duck, touted as the world’s largest, is now towering over Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater.
An enormous inflatable 'rubber' duck, touted as the world’s largest, is now towering over Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater.
Landfill collapse in Philippines leaves 2 people dead, dozens missing
A huge mound of garbage has collapsed in a waste segregation facility in a central Philippine city, killing two people and leaving at least 36 others missing, police say. Here's what we know.
A huge mound of garbage has collapsed in a waste segregation facility in a central Philippine city, killing two people and leaving at least 36 others missing, police say. Here's what we know.
St. Pete luxury high-rise approved, low-income residents facing displacement
A long-debated high-rise is officially moving forward in downtown St. Petersburg despite strong opposition from residents who say they’ll be displaced by the project.
A long-debated high-rise is officially moving forward in downtown St. Petersburg despite strong opposition from residents who say they’ll be displaced by the project.
SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica offering free admission to Florida preschoolers
The parks have brought back the free Preschool Card for 2026.
The parks have brought back the free Preschool Card for 2026.
Tampa protesters call for ICE to leave communities after deadly shooting in Minneapolis
A day after a woman was killed by an ICE agent in Minnesota, a demonstration took place Thursday night outside Tampa City Hall.
A day after a woman was killed by an ICE agent in Minnesota, a demonstration took place Thursday night outside Tampa City Hall.
Tampa Bay area non-profits to pivot as USDA releases final food insecurity report
United Way Suncoast said about one in eight households in the Tampa Bay region don’t have enough food to put on the table, yet how hunger is measured in the U.S. is changing.
United Way Suncoast said about one in eight households in the Tampa Bay region don’t have enough food to put on the table, yet how hunger is measured in the U.S. is changing.
AquaFence considers move to Tampa as city named among top 5 for business headquarters in survey
A life-saving business is eyeing Tampa as its new United States headquarters.
A life-saving business is eyeing Tampa as its new United States headquarters.
US border agents involved in Portland shooting, 2 people injured, officials say
The assistant secretary of the department of homeland security shared on X that the passengers of the vehicle were believed to be part of the Tren de Aragua, also known as a "megabanda," a category the local press in Venezuela use to refer to large organized criminal groups.
The assistant secretary of the department of homeland security shared on X that the passengers of the vehicle were believed to be part of the Tren de Aragua, also known as a "megabanda," a category the local press in Venezuela use to refer to large organized criminal groups.
Bay Area health care systems expanding as region continues to see major growth
Hospital systems in the Tampa Bay area are expanding in non-traditional ways as the region continues to see major growth. The health care systems are targeting areas that don't have an existing emergency department nearby.
Hospital systems in the Tampa Bay area are expanding in non-traditional ways as the region continues to see major growth. The health care systems are targeting areas that don't have an existing emergency department nearby.
Tampa leaders to ask for 1-year extension on $10M grant tied to South Howard Flood Relief project
Tampa City Council narrowly approved requesting an extension to a previously-approved grant funding agreement with the state that would help finance a massive stormwater project in South Tampa.
Tampa City Council narrowly approved requesting an extension to a previously-approved grant funding agreement with the state that would help finance a massive stormwater project in South Tampa.