Florida data center freeze: Pasco County joins regional moratoriums on tech growth
Pasco County leaders enacted a one-year temporary ban on new data centers Tuesday to investigate how the massive computer facilities impact neighborhood resources and utility grids.
Pasco County leaders enacted a one-year temporary ban on new data centers Tuesday to investigate how the massive computer facilities impact neighborhood resources and utility grids.
ICE traffic stops 'important,' Trump posts after reported policy shift
President Donald Trump posted his support Wednesday for ICE agents conducting traffic stops after reports surfaced about a policy shift.
President Donald Trump posted his support Wednesday for ICE agents conducting traffic stops after reports surfaced about a policy shift.
Pinellas schools consolidation: District seeks input on empty seats
Pinellas County Schools is looking for community feedback as declining enrollment forces the district to plan another round of school consolidations. District leaders stress that these changes are necessary to keep local programs financially sustainable.
Pinellas County Schools is looking for community feedback as declining enrollment forces the district to plan another round of school consolidations. District leaders stress that these changes are necessary to keep local programs financially sustainable.
Florida sex offender law: Swimming pool rules spark debate
A controversial new housing restriction went into effect across Florida, prohibiting specific sex offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of public swimming pools and splash pads.
A controversial new housing restriction went into effect across Florida, prohibiting specific sex offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of public swimming pools and splash pads.
Fort Meade recall committee submits petitions to remove mayor, commissioners over data center approval
A grassroots committee submitted formal recall petitions Wednesday to remove the Fort Meade mayor and two city commissioners following intense community backlash over a massive artificial intelligence data center project.
A grassroots committee submitted formal recall petitions Wednesday to remove the Fort Meade mayor and two city commissioners following intense community backlash over a massive artificial intelligence data center project.
Washing machine full of evidence: 19 plead guilty in Florida gang-affiliated defrauding scheme
A Winter Haven man identified as the mastermind behind a massive multi-state check fraud scheme has pleaded guilty along with 18 accomplices following a major federal and local investigation, officials announced Wednesday.
A Winter Haven man identified as the mastermind behind a massive multi-state check fraud scheme has pleaded guilty along with 18 accomplices following a major federal and local investigation, officials announced Wednesday.
Mother grieves FDOT road ranger son killed by suspected drunk driver
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested an alleged drunk driver after a 24-year-old FDOT Road Ranger was hit and killed while responding to a different crash on I-75 in Pasco County on Sunday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested an alleged drunk driver after a 24-year-old FDOT Road Ranger was hit and killed while responding to a different crash on I-75 in Pasco County on Sunday night.
Florida company offers membership for evacuation flights this hurricane season
A Florida company is offering residents a new way to evacuate storms this hurricane season by selling memberships that guarantee seats on its evacuation flights out of the Tampa (TPA) and Sarasota (SRQ) airports.
A Florida company is offering residents a new way to evacuate storms this hurricane season by selling memberships that guarantee seats on its evacuation flights out of the Tampa (TPA) and Sarasota (SRQ) airports.
Northwest Bradenton vacation rentals face safety crackdown
Residents are pushing for stricter code enforcement as short-term, high-occupancy vacation rentals expand into Northwest Bradenton.
Residents are pushing for stricter code enforcement as short-term, high-occupancy vacation rentals expand into Northwest Bradenton.
Screen time cut: Hillsborough schools capping digital learning programs for K-2 students
Hillsborough County Public Schools is pulling younger students away from classroom laptops by capping screen time and removing major digital learning platforms from daily lessons starting this school year.
Hillsborough County Public Schools is pulling younger students away from classroom laptops by capping screen time and removing major digital learning platforms from daily lessons starting this school year.
Florida man with bogus bladder trying to beat drug test busted pulling up to court-ordered drug class: FCSO
A 52-year-old Palm Coast man serving probation for multiple burglaries and thefts faces a slew of new charges after deputies caught him arriving for a court-ordered drug test with a concealed device designed to fake his urine sample.
A 52-year-old Palm Coast man serving probation for multiple burglaries and thefts faces a slew of new charges after deputies caught him arriving for a court-ordered drug test with a concealed device designed to fake his urine sample.
Ancient 'lost world' could rewrite history for how first Americans arrived 13,000 years ago
New evidence suggests that Americans may not have arrived in the Americas by the previously thought Bering Land Bridge, but actually by boat.
New evidence suggests that Americans may not have arrived in the Americas by the previously thought Bering Land Bridge, but actually by boat.
Treasure hunters recover rare silver bar from legendary shipwreck off Florida Keys
Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions found the artifact in 50 feet of water off Key West, estimated to be worth up to $100,000.
Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions found the artifact in 50 feet of water off Key West, estimated to be worth up to $100,000.
Woman charged after police find 90-year-old husband living in alleged neglect
A South Carolina woman is facing criminal charges after police said they found her 90-year-old husband suffering from apparent neglect and living in unsanitary conditions during a welfare check.
A South Carolina woman is facing criminal charges after police said they found her 90-year-old husband suffering from apparent neglect and living in unsanitary conditions during a welfare check.
National Hurricane Center monitoring 2 tropical disturbances
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical disturbance in the northeastern Gulf that could bring heavy rain and flooding risks to Florida starting Saturday and a disturbance that formed on Wednesday off the coast of Africa.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical disturbance in the northeastern Gulf that could bring heavy rain and flooding risks to Florida starting Saturday and a disturbance that formed on Wednesday off the coast of Africa.
This winter wonderland was one of the hottest housing markets for June: See the list
These metro areas have become the hottest housing markets in the country, drawing intense buyer interest with fast-selling homes and prices that stand out in today's market.
These metro areas have become the hottest housing markets in the country, drawing intense buyer interest with fast-selling homes and prices that stand out in today's market.
DHS: ICE officer on way home from work renders lifesaving care to driver involved in crash
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on his way home from work is being hailed a hero after he helped rescue a seriously injured driver from a crash in Missouri.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on his way home from work is being hailed a hero after he helped rescue a seriously injured driver from a crash in Missouri.
Princess crew member dies after going overboard on voyage out of Florida port
A Princess Cruises crew member has died after going overboard during a week-long Western Caribbean voyage.
A Princess Cruises crew member has died after going overboard during a week-long Western Caribbean voyage.
Teens charged in murder of Illinois family
A 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl were charged in the killings of five members of an Illinois family in East St. Louis during the weekend, according to police.
A 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl were charged in the killings of five members of an Illinois family in East St. Louis during the weekend, according to police.
Pinellas Schools seeks public input on next phase of campus closures, consolidations
The Pinellas County School District is asking parents, staff and residents to help shape the district's next round of school closure and consolidation recommendations as leaders continue to respond to falling student enrollment and the rising cost of maintaining older campuses.
The Pinellas County School District is asking parents, staff and residents to help shape the district's next round of school closure and consolidation recommendations as leaders continue to respond to falling student enrollment and the rising cost of maintaining older campuses.