Zephyrhills house fire kills beloved father, youth baseball coach
A fast-moving house fire claimed the life of a 44-year-old youth baseball coach inside his Zephyr Heights home, officials and family members said.
A fast-moving house fire claimed the life of a 44-year-old youth baseball coach inside his Zephyr Heights home, officials and family members said.
‘Unruly’ Florida woman accused of huffing in ride-share arrested in police station employee parking spot
A ride-share driver took matters into his own hands when a passenger allegedly refused to stop inhaling nitrous oxide, driving the woman straight to a Florida police station.
A ride-share driver took matters into his own hands when a passenger allegedly refused to stop inhaling nitrous oxide, driving the woman straight to a Florida police station.
Pasco County community rallies behind family after falling tree kills man
A tree crashed into a Pasco County home Monday afternoon, killing a man inside.
A tree crashed into a Pasco County home Monday afternoon, killing a man inside.
Shooting victim arrested in connection with Clearwater ‘teen takeover’ as police issue 6 warrants for rioting
Clearwater police have obtained arrest warrants for five teens and one man accused of rioting during a massive gathering on Clearwater Beach. Investigators say the suspects were part of a disruptive social media trend that ended in gunfire.
Clearwater police have obtained arrest warrants for five teens and one man accused of rioting during a massive gathering on Clearwater Beach. Investigators say the suspects were part of a disruptive social media trend that ended in gunfire.
Hillsborough County man arrested after DUI crash leaves 2 seriously hurt: HCSO
A Carrollwood man is behind bars on multiple DUI charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he caused a multi-vehicle crash and drove through a fence, critically injuring a person before leaving the scene on foot.
A Carrollwood man is behind bars on multiple DUI charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he caused a multi-vehicle crash and drove through a fence, critically injuring a person before leaving the scene on foot.
Renewed US-Iran strikes threaten fragile ceasefire
United States military forces launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Thursday, with Iran responding by targeting U.S. allies in the region.
United States military forces launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Thursday, with Iran responding by targeting U.S. allies in the region.
Singer Bonnie Tyler, famous for 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart,' dies at 75
Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died. She was 75.
Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died. She was 75.
Evan Longoria jersey retirement brings late Don Zimmer's family to the field
Tampa Bay Rays legend Evan Longoria will permanently take his place among franchise icons Sunday when the team officially retires his No. 3 jersey at Tropicana Field.
Tampa Bay Rays legend Evan Longoria will permanently take his place among franchise icons Sunday when the team officially retires his No. 3 jersey at Tropicana Field.
Sarasota homicide: Manatee County teen arrested in fatal shooting
Sarasota police arrested a 17-year-old Manatee County teen Wednesday after a shooting left an 18-year-old dead.
Sarasota police arrested a 17-year-old Manatee County teen Wednesday after a shooting left an 18-year-old dead.
New ranking shows the top cities for renters in America
A new report is ranking the best U.S. cities for renters in 2026 – and here's which cities dominate the list.
A new report is ranking the best U.S. cities for renters in 2026 – and here's which cities dominate the list.
Summer Book Bus hands out 10,000 free books to children in Pinellas County
Children climbed aboard a school bus Wednesday at the Police Athletic League of St. Petersburg, where seats were replaced entirely with shelves of reading material.
Children climbed aboard a school bus Wednesday at the Police Athletic League of St. Petersburg, where seats were replaced entirely with shelves of reading material.
Polk County Public Schools needs dozens of bus drivers before start of classes
Polk County Public Schools officials are urgently hiring full-time bus drivers to fill 70 vacancies caused by rapid population growth and recent retirements.
Polk County Public Schools officials are urgently hiring full-time bus drivers to fill 70 vacancies caused by rapid population growth and recent retirements.
Why Americans are flocking to this Florida retirement hot spot
New construction and a softening condo market in this county have stabilized home prices at a $487K median listing despite surging demand.
New construction and a softening condo market in this county have stabilized home prices at a $487K median listing despite surging demand.
One-on-One: Senate candidate Angie Nixon outlines positions on housing, healthcare, and foreign policy
State Representative Angie Nixon, a Jacksonville Democrat known for her vocal advocacy in the Florida House, is seeking her party’s nomination in Florida’s 2026 U.S. Senate special election.
State Representative Angie Nixon, a Jacksonville Democrat known for her vocal advocacy in the Florida House, is seeking her party’s nomination in Florida’s 2026 U.S. Senate special election.
Florida federal judge orders DHS to restore voter database access to 4 states: Reports
A federal judge ordered the Department of Homeland Security to continue giving four Republican-led states access to a voter citizenship verification database, defying a previous order originally blocking access.
A federal judge ordered the Department of Homeland Security to continue giving four Republican-led states access to a voter citizenship verification database, defying a previous order originally blocking access.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Five Tampa Bay area cases reported
Local health experts are watching the latest cyclosporiasis outbreak closely as five cases have been reported in the Tampa Bay area.
Local health experts are watching the latest cyclosporiasis outbreak closely as five cases have been reported in the Tampa Bay area.
Pasco County shooting: Surviving victim recounts ambush while clearing property
A woman in New Port Richey is recovering almost four months after she and her ex-husband were ambushed while clearing land.
A woman in New Port Richey is recovering almost four months after she and her ex-husband were ambushed while clearing land.
Florida governor race: Viral moments, insults, lawsuits becomes hallmarks of GOP primary fight
A chaotic multi-candidate battle for the Republican gubernatorial nomination has devolved into a series of insults, altercations and lawsuits as challengers attempt to unseat frontrunner Rep. Byron Donalds.
A chaotic multi-candidate battle for the Republican gubernatorial nomination has devolved into a series of insults, altercations and lawsuits as challengers attempt to unseat frontrunner Rep. Byron Donalds.
Zephyrhills man with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer finds strength, purpose on the pickleball court
For Gary Buchanan, pickleball is more than a game; it's a place where, for a few hours, he can set aside the reality of living with stage 4 cancer.
For Gary Buchanan, pickleball is more than a game; it's a place where, for a few hours, he can set aside the reality of living with stage 4 cancer.
Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over;' US strikes Iran for 2nd time
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war.
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war.