Thousands of runners hit the streets for Tampa's 49th Gasparilla Distance Classic
Thousands of runners participated in the 49th Gasparilla Distance Classic in Tampa, competing in the 5K, 15K, half marathon and 8K races.
Thousands of runners participated in the 49th Gasparilla Distance Classic in Tampa, competing in the 5K, 15K, half marathon and 8K races.
Clearwater bicyclist killed after being hit by vehicle involved in crash: Police
A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a vehicle involved in a crash Saturday evening at a busy downtown intersection, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a vehicle involved in a crash Saturday evening at a busy downtown intersection, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
Popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
Fan-favorite national parks in the West have announced their plans for how people can visit them this year.
Fan-favorite national parks in the West have announced their plans for how people can visit them this year.
1 dead, another injured in shooting at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex: SCSO
Detectives with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office are investigating a shooting that left one dead and another hurt at an apartment complex in Lakewood Ranch.
Detectives with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office are investigating a shooting that left one dead and another hurt at an apartment complex in Lakewood Ranch.
Clearwater man facing charges, accused of threatening couple with knife before being shot: Police
A man shot during a confrontation outside a Clearwater apartment complex Saturday night is now facing charges, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
A man shot during a confrontation outside a Clearwater apartment complex Saturday night is now facing charges, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
Lake Placid man, 12-year-old girl killed in head-on crash involving hit-and-run vehicle: FHP
A head-on collision involving a hit-and-run vehicle on Harborview Road in Charlotte Harbor Saturday night left two people dead, including a 12-year-old girl, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A head-on collision involving a hit-and-run vehicle on Harborview Road in Charlotte Harbor Saturday night left two people dead, including a 12-year-old girl, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Mar-a-Lago: Armed man shot, killed after breaching secure perimeter
An armed man was shot and killed after entering the secured perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
An armed man was shot and killed after entering the secured perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
Temple Terrace culinary scene finds 'safe haven' at Burger Vault
When starting the Burger Vault, the concept behind the business required the best quality meat in the market.
When starting the Burger Vault, the concept behind the business required the best quality meat in the market.
Tourists in Mexican seaside city told to stay on resort as government warns of ‘clashes’
Tourists at a Mexican resort say they were urged to stay put on Sunday as a government official warned of "clashes" in the area following a federal operation.
Tourists at a Mexican resort say they were urged to stay put on Sunday as a government official warned of "clashes" in the area following a federal operation.
US tops Canada 2–1 in OT for 1st Olympic men’s hockey gold since 1980
The United States beat Canada 2–1 in overtime to win its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since 1980’s “Miracle on Ice."
The United States beat Canada 2–1 in overtime to win its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since 1980’s “Miracle on Ice."
Man arrested on murder charge in Bradenton overnight shooting: MCSO
A man faces a murder charge in the early morning shooting that left a 23-year-old man dead in Bradenton Sunday, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A man faces a murder charge in the early morning shooting that left a 23-year-old man dead in Bradenton Sunday, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Utah avalanches kill 11-year-old girl and father in season’s first deaths
Separate avalanches in Utah this week killed an 11-year-old girl near a ski resort and a father who was snowmobiling with his son.
Separate avalanches in Utah this week killed an 11-year-old girl near a ski resort and a father who was snowmobiling with his son.
Hillsborough County hosts Prescribed Fire Fest as early brush fire season heats up
Even before peak brush fire season arrives, wildfire crews across the region are already busy. From Polk County to Wimauma, dry conditions have sparked fires and raised concerns about what the months ahead could bring.
Even before peak brush fire season arrives, wildfire crews across the region are already busy. From Polk County to Wimauma, dry conditions have sparked fires and raised concerns about what the months ahead could bring.
Bradenton draws massive crowds for 11th annual River Regatta event
Bradenton hosted its 11th annual River Regatta this weekend, Manatee County’s largest spectator event.
Bradenton hosted its 11th annual River Regatta this weekend, Manatee County’s largest spectator event.
Native American photographic exhibit in St. Pete explores history and controversy
His career behind the camera spanned much more than 30 years, but that’s how much time he spent documenting the North American Indian. Now, the photographic collection of Edward S. Curtis is on display at The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art.
His career behind the camera spanned much more than 30 years, but that’s how much time he spent documenting the North American Indian. Now, the photographic collection of Edward S. Curtis is on display at The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art.
Left behind at Las Vegas airport, dog ‘JetBlue’ now has a forever home
A dog that was tied to a baggage sizer and abandoned at a Las Vegas airport earlier this month has found a new home with the police officer who helped rescue him.
A dog that was tied to a baggage sizer and abandoned at a Las Vegas airport earlier this month has found a new home with the police officer who helped rescue him.
Dover felon faces 31 charges after deputies seize guns, drugs and weapon conversion devices: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a 21-year-old Dover man accused of using a vacant family-owned property to store guns and drugs.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a 21-year-old Dover man accused of using a vacant family-owned property to store guns and drugs.
St. Pete man accused of hitting trooper with stolen vehicle during chase through Hillsborough County: FHP
A St. Pete man is facing several charges and is accused of fleeing in a stolen vehicle, hitting a trooper and patrol car before leading troopers on a late-night pursuit through eastern Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A St. Pete man is facing several charges and is accused of fleeing in a stolen vehicle, hitting a trooper and patrol car before leading troopers on a late-night pursuit through eastern Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
4-year-old child found dead in Wimauma: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 4-year-old child in Wimauma.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 4-year-old child in Wimauma.
Tampa Bay’s 2026 report card highlights strong jobs, dangerous streets, cost of living crisis
Tampa Bay’s report card is in, and the region’s workforce pipeline remains strong. But even after a year of progress, affording to live in the region remains a challenge.
Tampa Bay’s report card is in, and the region’s workforce pipeline remains strong. But even after a year of progress, affording to live in the region remains a challenge.