Wildland firefighter paralyzed after Wesley Chapel shooting: 'I was convinced I was going to die’
Anthony Lunetta, a Wildland firefighter and father, was shot multiple times in the early morning hours of Nov. 12 at an apartment complex on Addlestone Avenue in Wesley Chapel.
Anthony Lunetta, a Wildland firefighter and father, was shot multiple times in the early morning hours of Nov. 12 at an apartment complex on Addlestone Avenue in Wesley Chapel.
The story of the Christmas orange and how Florida keeps the tradition alive
Central Florida’s citrus harvests are ripening just in time for the holidays, and Dun-D Citrus Growers — a Polk County cooperative — says it packs more than a million pieces of fruit a day during the season.
Central Florida’s citrus harvests are ripening just in time for the holidays, and Dun-D Citrus Growers — a Polk County cooperative — says it packs more than a million pieces of fruit a day during the season.
USF researchers develop tumor-targeting cancer treatment already saving pets: Human trials could be next
USF medical engineering professors Dr. Richard Heller and Dr. Mark Jaroszeski have spent more than three decades developing a targeted cancer-treatment technology that avoids traditional chemotherapy and surgery.
USF medical engineering professors Dr. Richard Heller and Dr. Mark Jaroszeski have spent more than three decades developing a targeted cancer-treatment technology that avoids traditional chemotherapy and surgery.
Tampa City Council moves forward on first impact fee increase in 36 years, small developers concerned
For the first time in 36 years, Tampa City Council has approved a major increase to transportation impact fees paid by developers.
For the first time in 36 years, Tampa City Council has approved a major increase to transportation impact fees paid by developers.
Tampa Bay area moving companies see busiest December in years as housing market warms
As the year winds down, many families are focused on slowing things down and spending time together. But for one moving company in the Tampa Bay area, this December is anything but quiet.
As the year winds down, many families are focused on slowing things down and spending time together. But for one moving company in the Tampa Bay area, this December is anything but quiet.
Chiefs announce relocation to Kansas by the 2031 NFL season with new domed stadium
Owner Clark Hunt acknowledged difficulty leaving Arrowhead Stadium where team has played since 1972.
Owner Clark Hunt acknowledged difficulty leaving Arrowhead Stadium where team has played since 1972.
Florida citrus industry rebounds with new technology after years of decline
Florida’s citrus industry is experiencing a revival after years of struggling with canker and citrus greening, a pest-borne disease that devastated orchards statewide.
Florida’s citrus industry is experiencing a revival after years of struggling with canker and citrus greening, a pest-borne disease that devastated orchards statewide.
Reviving history: Nonprofit works to restore oysters in Manatee River
The health of the Manatee River has become a main focus of the non-profit, Oyster River Ecology. The organization is working to turn around years of damage done from wastewater spills, construction and overall changes to the area.
The health of the Manatee River has become a main focus of the non-profit, Oyster River Ecology. The organization is working to turn around years of damage done from wastewater spills, construction and overall changes to the area.
Tampa Bay delivers supplies and love as Jamaica continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa
40,000 pounds of supplies collected here in Tampa Bay were recently delivered to Jamaica. The large island nation is still recovering from Hurricane Melissa.
40,000 pounds of supplies collected here in Tampa Bay were recently delivered to Jamaica. The large island nation is still recovering from Hurricane Melissa.
Palm Harbor woman searches for kidney donor: 'You would literally be saving my life'
One woman in Palm Harbor who needs a kidney transplant is hoping for a Christmas miracle.
One woman in Palm Harbor who needs a kidney transplant is hoping for a Christmas miracle.
Father and son restoring Tampa Cigar Factory
The Robert F. Holsopple Company is restoring the old Perfecto-Garcia Cigar factory at 2808 N 16th St. in Ybor City.
The Robert F. Holsopple Company is restoring the old Perfecto-Garcia Cigar factory at 2808 N 16th St. in Ybor City.
Trump announces new ‘Golden Fleet’ of Navy battleships: What we know
President Donald Trump announced a new fleet of ships on Monday, known as the "Golden Fleet." Here's what we know.
President Donald Trump announced a new fleet of ships on Monday, known as the "Golden Fleet." Here's what we know.
Florida lawmakers debate future of Ocklawaha River and aging Rodman Dam
Florida lawmakers face a decision on whether to remove or maintain the aging Rodman Dam, which blocks the Ocklawaha River and harms the ecosystem.
Florida lawmakers face a decision on whether to remove or maintain the aging Rodman Dam, which blocks the Ocklawaha River and harms the ecosystem.
Bay Area doctors concerned holiday travel could make surge in flu cases worse
Emergency rooms and urgent care clinics in Tampa Bay are seeing a spike in flu cases, as the wave of a new variant sweeps through. Doctors are worried that the holiday season is about to make matters worse.
Emergency rooms and urgent care clinics in Tampa Bay are seeing a spike in flu cases, as the wave of a new variant sweeps through. Doctors are worried that the holiday season is about to make matters worse.
Children as young as 8 involved in stolen car chase; Driver learned from YouTube
Authorities in Ohio say three children ages 8, 11, and 12 could face juvenile charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and leading police on a brief pursuit.
Authorities in Ohio say three children ages 8, 11, and 12 could face juvenile charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and leading police on a brief pursuit.
Chris Rea, 'Driving Home for Christmas' and 'The Road to Hell' singer, dies
Chris Rea, the singer-songwriter best known for “Driving Home for Christmas," has died at 74. Here's what we know.
Chris Rea, the singer-songwriter best known for “Driving Home for Christmas," has died at 74. Here's what we know.
Feeding Tampa Bay hosts Christmas Eve lunch and meal giveaway for families in need
As Christmas approaches, Feeding Tampa Bay is stepping up efforts to support families who may be struggling to put food on the table.
As Christmas approaches, Feeding Tampa Bay is stepping up efforts to support families who may be struggling to put food on the table.
These flights are most likely to be delayed this Christmas, New Year’s
A new study reveals which U.S. flight routes face the biggest holiday delays – and which might get you home early.
A new study reveals which U.S. flight routes face the biggest holiday delays – and which might get you home early.
Ira 'Ike' Schab, WWII vet and one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105
Ira “Ike" Schab was 21 years old when the Pearl Harbor attack occurred on Dec. 7, 1941.
Ira “Ike" Schab was 21 years old when the Pearl Harbor attack occurred on Dec. 7, 1941.
Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividend’ for military funded through Pentagon, not tariffs
The president suggested last week that a $1,776 Christmas bonus for troops was made possible through tariff revenue – when it was actually money they were already set to receive from the Pentagon.
The president suggested last week that a $1,776 Christmas bonus for troops was made possible through tariff revenue – when it was actually money they were already set to receive from the Pentagon.



















