‘The Wire’ actor Bobby J. Brown dies in barn fire: report
Bobby J. Brown, known for playing Officer Bobby Brown on HBO’s “The Wire," died Wednesday after being caught in a barn fire, according to TMZ.
Bobby J. Brown, known for playing Officer Bobby Brown on HBO’s “The Wire," died Wednesday after being caught in a barn fire, according to TMZ.
Over 500 illegal gambling machines seized in Florida 4-county raid at nail salons, restaurants, arcades
Florida authorities are cracking down on illegal gambling in the state, seizing over 500 machines from various restaurants, nail salons and arcades.
Florida authorities are cracking down on illegal gambling in the state, seizing over 500 machines from various restaurants, nail salons and arcades.
New calculator shows what Florida’s proposed property tax cuts could do to your bill
Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez’s office launched a new Proposed Tax Legislation Estimator Thursday, giving homeowners a way to plug in their property and see estimated outcomes under multiple property tax proposals being debated in Tallahassee.
Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez’s office launched a new Proposed Tax Legislation Estimator Thursday, giving homeowners a way to plug in their property and see estimated outcomes under multiple property tax proposals being debated in Tallahassee.
Free disaster kits handed out to Tampa residents ahead of 2026 hurricane season
It’s early to be thinking about disaster preparedness, but many communities are still rebuilding after Milton and Helene in 2024. A nonprofit helped make sure Tampa residents jumpstart their readiness with free kits.
It’s early to be thinking about disaster preparedness, but many communities are still rebuilding after Milton and Helene in 2024. A nonprofit helped make sure Tampa residents jumpstart their readiness with free kits.
Pasco County fire inspector trains search and rescue dog to join 'Task Force Four'
Pasco County Fire Rescue is now working with a search and rescue dog after a fire inspector purchased one himself.
Pasco County Fire Rescue is now working with a search and rescue dog after a fire inspector purchased one himself.
9/11 victims advocates push awareness for NYPD retirees in Florida after promise of lifetime health care
More than two decades after the September 11 attacks, first responders who rushed into danger are now being guaranteed lifetime healthcare coverage following new legislation passed by Congress earlier this month.
More than two decades after the September 11 attacks, first responders who rushed into danger are now being guaranteed lifetime healthcare coverage following new legislation passed by Congress earlier this month.
US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
Kart 4 Kids brings pros and amatuer drivers together for All Children's Hospital
Kart 4 Kids, the non-profit charity Pro/Am Kart race at Palmetto’s T-4 Kartplex, drew hundreds of supporters and dozens of professional drivers racing for Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.
Kart 4 Kids, the non-profit charity Pro/Am Kart race at Palmetto’s T-4 Kartplex, drew hundreds of supporters and dozens of professional drivers racing for Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.
College student found in snow-covered car dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during Rhode Island blizzard
A college student was found unconscious inside a snow-covered car during a Rhode Island blizzard and later died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Newport Police Department said Tuesday.
A college student was found unconscious inside a snow-covered car during a Rhode Island blizzard and later died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Newport Police Department said Tuesday.
Grand Prix of St. Petersburg weekend kicks off with flag-raising, Party in the Park
It’s almost time to start those engines.
It’s almost time to start those engines.
Hurricane-ravaged Humphris Park remains closed as Venice leaders look to repair and reopen it
Humphris Park at the South Venice Jetty has remained closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought catastrophic damage and while the city of Venice said they are exploring options to reopen the park, but it will take time.
Humphris Park at the South Venice Jetty has remained closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought catastrophic damage and while the city of Venice said they are exploring options to reopen the park, but it will take time.
Former Leto High School teacher arrested for 'inappropriate conduct' with student: HCSO
A former Tampa high school teacher has been arrested after he allegedly engaged in "inappropriate conduct" with a student on campus, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A former Tampa high school teacher has been arrested after he allegedly engaged in "inappropriate conduct" with a student on campus, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa's Gasparilla Festival of the Arts showcases work of emerging artists
For 15 emerging artists, this weekend's Gasparilla Festival of the Arts represents the chance for thousands to see their work.
For 15 emerging artists, this weekend's Gasparilla Festival of the Arts represents the chance for thousands to see their work.
Local painters help Valrico nonprofit working to open its first transitional home for young women
The nonprofit, Forgotten Angels, is working to open its first transitional home in Valrico dedicated entirely to young women aging out of foster care, at-risk, or facing homelessness.
The nonprofit, Forgotten Angels, is working to open its first transitional home in Valrico dedicated entirely to young women aging out of foster care, at-risk, or facing homelessness.
River O’Green returns to Tampa: Here’s what to know
Tampa’s Hillsborough River will once again be turning green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Tampa’s Hillsborough River will once again be turning green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Hillsborough school district expanding vaping detector program to all high schools
The Hillsborough County School District is stepping up its crackdown on vaping by installing detectors in every high school across the county.
The Hillsborough County School District is stepping up its crackdown on vaping by installing detectors in every high school across the county.
Florida lawmakers consider adding security for state governor, lieutenant governor nominees
With attacks on the president and elected officials from both major parties coming in just the last several years, Florida is about to take action.
With attacks on the president and elected officials from both major parties coming in just the last several years, Florida is about to take action.
Burger King Whopper is changing following customer feedback
Burger King is giving its iconic Whopper a makeover for the first time in nearly 10 years – here’s what’s changing and why now.
Burger King is giving its iconic Whopper a makeover for the first time in nearly 10 years – here’s what’s changing and why now.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
Video: Injured Florida manatee rescued by authorities, receiving medical care at ZooTampa
An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.
An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.