Tampa soul food restaurant reopens 16 months after damage from Hurricane Milton
Blue Flame Soul Food is finally back open after hurricane repairs kept the kitchen dark for over a year.
Blue Flame Soul Food is finally back open after hurricane repairs kept the kitchen dark for over a year.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier working second job as UF adjunct professor — with $100K salary
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has another title: Professor.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has another title: Professor.
Duke Energy hardens Florida power grid by putting hundreds of miles of lines underground
While it may not be hurricane season right now, utility crews in Pinellas County are spending the winter months buried in work, literally.
While it may not be hurricane season right now, utility crews in Pinellas County are spending the winter months buried in work, literally.
Affordable housing community opens in Tampa's West River neighborhood
Tampa city leaders marked a major milestone in the city’s affordable housing efforts with a ribbon-cutting celebration for Canopy at West River, a new multiphase housing community in West Tampa.
Tampa city leaders marked a major milestone in the city’s affordable housing efforts with a ribbon-cutting celebration for Canopy at West River, a new multiphase housing community in West Tampa.
Search underway for teen accused of shooting, killing 16-year-old girl in Tampa: Police
Detectives are continuing their search for a 17-year-old suspect in connection with the shooting that left a 16-year-old girl dead last month, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Detectives are continuing their search for a 17-year-old suspect in connection with the shooting that left a 16-year-old girl dead last month, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Morning chair-based exercises helping seniors at Oak Tree Manor
The day begins with exercises for the 60-some senior residents that live at Oak Tree Manor.
The day begins with exercises for the 60-some senior residents that live at Oak Tree Manor.
Man arrested after shooting victim in face, foot at Riverview home: Deputies
A man was arrested days after another man was shot in the face and foot in Riverview, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A man was arrested days after another man was shot in the face and foot in Riverview, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
America 250: National America’s Startup competition seeks collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs
When it comes to innovation, many successful American companies got their start in garages. Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, are examples of taking bold ideas and turning them into a successful business and driving America’s economy. Collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs who have an idea have an opportunity to turn their ideas into reality with the America’s Startup competition.
When it comes to innovation, many successful American companies got their start in garages. Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, are examples of taking bold ideas and turning them into a successful business and driving America’s economy. Collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs who have an idea have an opportunity to turn their ideas into reality with the America’s Startup competition.
Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg 2026: Here’s what to know
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is revving up and will roll into town at the end of the month.
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is revving up and will roll into town at the end of the month.
Ohio governor says ending property taxes could push state's sales tax to 20%
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says sales tax could jump to 20% to replace $24 billion in lost property tax revenue if a constitutional amendment passes.
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says sales tax could jump to 20% to replace $24 billion in lost property tax revenue if a constitutional amendment passes.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will take the national stage next week to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will take the national stage next week to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
Florida lawmaker steps in to halt controversial Manatee cruise terminal
On Wednesday, Senator Jim Boyd (R-Manatee) filed an amendment to a coastal resiliency bill that would expand dredging protections over the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve, an area recently targeted for the site of a new cruise terminal.
On Wednesday, Senator Jim Boyd (R-Manatee) filed an amendment to a coastal resiliency bill that would expand dredging protections over the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve, an area recently targeted for the site of a new cruise terminal.
Joly’s Vinegar sold on Amazon recalled over labeling error posing deadly poisoning risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Joly’s 80% Vinegar sold on Amazon due to the lack of required warning labels and first-aid treatment instructions that poses a deadly risk of poisoning.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Joly’s 80% Vinegar sold on Amazon due to the lack of required warning labels and first-aid treatment instructions that poses a deadly risk of poisoning.
2 dead, 1 airlifted after fire breaks out at Sebring home
Two people are dead, and another person was airlifted to the hospital after a fire broke out at a manufactured home in Sebring, according to the fire department.
Two people are dead, and another person was airlifted to the hospital after a fire broke out at a manufactured home in Sebring, according to the fire department.
Penguins return to State Capitol to highlight storm protection and coral funding
The Florida Aquarium brought their African penguins to the State Capitol this week to meet with lawmakers.
The Florida Aquarium brought their African penguins to the State Capitol this week to meet with lawmakers.
Trooper dies in line of duty after medical emergency at training academy
The Florida Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of one of its troopers.
The Florida Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of one of its troopers.
Boyfriend of woman missing for weeks accused of dismembering her, sending disturbing messages from her phone
The boyfriend of missing woman Isadora Wengel has been accused of dismembering her body in North Dakota with tools he DoorDashed to his apartment before allegedly dumping her body across state lines.
The boyfriend of missing woman Isadora Wengel has been accused of dismembering her body in North Dakota with tools he DoorDashed to his apartment before allegedly dumping her body across state lines.
Bradenton Area River Regatta returns this weekend with powerboat racing, drone show and major road closures
The roar of high-speed boats and the glow of drones over the Manatee River will once again draw huge crowds to downtown Bradenton.
The roar of high-speed boats and the glow of drones over the Manatee River will once again draw huge crowds to downtown Bradenton.
USF secures $1.5M to upgrade hurricane forecasting after relentless 2024 season
Tampa Bay residents shared their stories of extreme weather’s harsh realities and resilience Wednesday during a meeting in Tampa.
Tampa Bay residents shared their stories of extreme weather’s harsh realities and resilience Wednesday during a meeting in Tampa.
Seniors remain stranded at Pinellas Park apartment building after elevator breaks down again
Seniors living at an apartment complex in Pinellas Park have been without a working elevator for 19 days. This breakdown has left some residents at St. Giles Manor II unable to leave the six-story building.
Seniors living at an apartment complex in Pinellas Park have been without a working elevator for 19 days. This breakdown has left some residents at St. Giles Manor II unable to leave the six-story building.



















