Clearwater police target speeding, reckless driving with $75K FDOT grant

The Clearwater Police Department will continue to combat speeding and aggressive drivers with a continuing grant from the Florida Department of Transportation.

Squatty Potty creator faces child pornography charges in Utah

The cofounder of the Squatty Potty company is facing child pornography charges in Utah. Investigators say he was caught watching child sex abuse videos in a chat room online.

Tampa Bay leaders calling poor diets a public health crisis

Poor diets are now the leading cause of death, according to a new strategy report from Feeding Tampa Bay that reframes hunger as a full-scale public health crisis.

Final eBike Rodeo Wednesday tonight: Tampa residents can score up to $3,000 toward new ride

The City of Tampa will hold its final eBike Rodeo from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Himes Sports Complex. The event is part of the 2026 eBike Voucher Program, which awards up to $3,000 off the purchase of a brand-new electric bike.

Pinellas County Schools move forward with closures, consolidations as enrollment declines district wide

Pinellas County Schools is moving forward with closing two campuses and consolidating others after the School Board approved a first round of changes under the district’s "Planning for Progress" effort.

National Guardsman injured in DC shooting receives Purple Heart at State of the Union

President Donald Trump recognized the National Guardsman who was shot in an attack in Washington, D.C. during the State of the Union address Tuesday night. 

Erika Kirk honored by Trump during State of the Union

Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, arrived at Tuesday’s State of the Union as President Trump’s guest.

NASA Artemis II astronauts attend State of the Union as guests of Speaker Mike Johnson

With their launch date now delayed, the four astronauts, who will be the first crewed NASA lunar mission in over 50 years, attended Tuesday’s State of the Union address as guests of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).

Trump announces 401k match of up to $1,000 for those without employer contribution

During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.

Congressman Randy Fine brings his dad’s seeing-eye-dog Sadie to State of the Union amid backlash over X post

Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) brought his father’s seeing-eye-dog Sadie to the State of the Union after he received criticism for a post he made last week on X post about choosing "between dogs and Muslims."

Coast Guard swimmer who saved 165 during Texas floods honored at State of the Union

A member of the Coast Guard who was credited with saving more than 100 people from the deadly Texas floods in 2025 was honored at the State of the Union address Tuesday night.

US men's hockey team honored at State of the Union

The U.S. men's hockey team was honored Tuesday night during President Trump’s State of the Union address for their historic win, defeating Canada 2–1 in overtime and capturing its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since the "Miracle on Ice" team triumphed in 1980.

2026 Roboboat Maritime Challenge connects global teams together: 'The place to learn'

More than 30 teams with hundreds of students from across the globe designed, built and programmed roboboats and competed in an international competition at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County.