Tampa Police Department rolls out virtual reality training pods to practice de-escalation techniques
The Tampa Police Department rolls out new virtual reality pods, so officers can practice de-escalation techniques.
The Tampa Police Department rolls out new virtual reality pods, so officers can practice de-escalation techniques.
Pinellas leaders, developer opens affordable senior housing community in Largo: 'We celebrate stability'
There's a new affordable way for seniors to live. Heritage Oaks in Largo opened at the end of 2025 with 80 units, and on Thursday, crews celebrated with a ribbon-cutting.
There's a new affordable way for seniors to live. Heritage Oaks in Largo opened at the end of 2025 with 80 units, and on Thursday, crews celebrated with a ribbon-cutting.
Florida woman’s 1973 murder solved after 50 years as cold case ends with death of suspect
A Florida sheriff’s office says it has closed a 1973 murder case.
A Florida sheriff’s office says it has closed a 1973 murder case.
Great white shark surfaces off Venice coast near charter captain’s boat: ‘Just crazy’
A Bay Area fishing captain and his wife captured a once-in-a-lifetime moment on camera when they were watching a pod of dolphins swimming by.
A Bay Area fishing captain and his wife captured a once-in-a-lifetime moment on camera when they were watching a pod of dolphins swimming by.
Lakeland exhibit shows how portraits equaled power during the Renaissance
A new exhibition at The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, "The Medici Dynasty: Renaissance in Florence", showcases how portraits were a form of currency during the Renaissance.
A new exhibition at The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, "The Medici Dynasty: Renaissance in Florence", showcases how portraits were a form of currency during the Renaissance.
New vehicle sales expected to decline in 2026; here's why
A new outlook from Cox Automotive projects that new vehicle sales are expected to slow.
A new outlook from Cox Automotive projects that new vehicle sales are expected to slow.
Hernando County issues burn ban amid high wildfire risk
A burn ban was issued Thursday for Hernando County due to worsening drought conditions and an increased risk of wildfires, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
A burn ban was issued Thursday for Hernando County due to worsening drought conditions and an increased risk of wildfires, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Palmetto park bathrooms set on fire, police searching for juvenile suspects
Palmetto police are looking for two juvenile males who are suspected of setting a fire inside the bathrooms at Sutton Park on January 3.
Palmetto police are looking for two juvenile males who are suspected of setting a fire inside the bathrooms at Sutton Park on January 3.
Content creator Trisha Paytas considers 2026 congressional bid
YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.
YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.
Pilot who safely landed Alaska Airlines jet after door blowout says Boeing tried to make him a ‘scapegoat’
Brandon Fisher seeks $10M in damages, alleging aircraft manufacturer tried to shift blame.
Brandon Fisher seeks $10M in damages, alleging aircraft manufacturer tried to shift blame.
ICE officer who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis identified
The ICE officer who fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday has been identified as Jonathan Ross, who was the same officer who was dragged 50 yards in Bloomington back in June 2025.
The ICE officer who fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday has been identified as Jonathan Ross, who was the same officer who was dragged 50 yards in Bloomington back in June 2025.
New study reveals the US airports where you need to arrive the earliest to avoid travel stress- See the list
When it comes to air travel, passengers need to take into account how early they should arrive at the airport taking into account parking, passenger volume, and security wait times. A new study reveals the U.S. airports where passengers need to arrive at the earliest to avoid trip disruptions.
When it comes to air travel, passengers need to take into account how early they should arrive at the airport taking into account parking, passenger volume, and security wait times. A new study reveals the U.S. airports where passengers need to arrive at the earliest to avoid trip disruptions.
These are the best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2026
A new study is listing the best markets for first-time homebuyers based on factors including affordability, availability, amenities and economic health.
A new study is listing the best markets for first-time homebuyers based on factors including affordability, availability, amenities and economic health.
Minnesota, Wisconsin health departments will not follow CDC vaccine guidance
The Minnesota Department of Health is breaking with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine guidance after the federal organization made changes to the childhood immunization schedule.
The Minnesota Department of Health is breaking with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine guidance after the federal organization made changes to the childhood immunization schedule.
Worker hospitalized after hazmat incident at St. Pete manufacturing facility
A worker was taken to the hospital after being exposed to hazardous materials at a manufacturing facility in St. Petersburg Thursday morning, according to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue.
A worker was taken to the hospital after being exposed to hazardous materials at a manufacturing facility in St. Petersburg Thursday morning, according to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue.
Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela
The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.
The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.
NASA: Space station crew to return to Earth earlier than planned following medical issue
NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.
NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.
Shooting outside Salt Lake City LDS church leaves at least 2 dead, 6 injured: police
The mass shooting took place while people gathered at the church for a memorial service on Wednesday night.
The mass shooting took place while people gathered at the church for a memorial service on Wednesday night.
Bruno Mars is bringing 'The Romantic Tour' to Tampa in September: Here's how you can get tickets
Bruno Mars is releasing a new song on Friday and announced that his long-awaited fourth solo album "The Romantic" will be released on Feb. 27.
Bruno Mars is releasing a new song on Friday and announced that his long-awaited fourth solo album "The Romantic" will be released on Feb. 27.
Social Security full retirement age change for 2026: What you need to know
The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social Security Administration has made changes to the full retirement age (FRA).
The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social Security Administration has made changes to the full retirement age (FRA).