Tampa mom shares journey caring for injured veteran son, local help available to avoid caregiving burnout
Valentine’s Day weekend usually comes with flowers and dinner plans. For many families, love shows up differently: in hospital rooms, therapy appointments and the quiet work of caregiving.
Valentine’s Day weekend usually comes with flowers and dinner plans. For many families, love shows up differently: in hospital rooms, therapy appointments and the quiet work of caregiving.
DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.
What’s open and closed on Presidents' Day 2026
With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.
With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.
Church rallies around family of Parrish man killed in I-75 semi crash after illegal U-turn
A church in Ruskin is rallying around a young widow and her son after her husband died during a crash on I-75 this week.
A church in Ruskin is rallying around a young widow and her son after her husband died during a crash on I-75 this week.
Florida wildfire dangers persist — Here's how to reduce your risk
Grass everywhere is crispy and dry, and a burn manager in Pasco County said it’s a critical time in wildfire season.
Grass everywhere is crispy and dry, and a burn manager in Pasco County said it’s a critical time in wildfire season.
Driver involved in Hillsborough crash accused of stealing gold chain from victim, threatening with bat
A driver involved in a Hillsborough County crash on Thursday was arrested for robbing the other driver, stealing a gold chain worth around $2,000, deputies said.
A driver involved in a Hillsborough County crash on Thursday was arrested for robbing the other driver, stealing a gold chain worth around $2,000, deputies said.
Two snowmobilers in Wyoming killed in separate accidents
Teton County Search and Rescue has responded to four fatalities in Wyoming this winter.
Teton County Search and Rescue has responded to four fatalities in Wyoming this winter.
Bay Area doctors explain how to reduce colon cancer risk after James Van Der Beek’s death
Doctors are warning patients that colon cancer is on the rise in people under 55.
Doctors are warning patients that colon cancer is on the rise in people under 55.
St. Pete man arrested in Pinellas Park stabbing, victim hospitalized: Officers
A St. Petersburg man was arrested after a Pinellas Park stabbing that happened late Thursday evening, officers said.
A St. Petersburg man was arrested after a Pinellas Park stabbing that happened late Thursday evening, officers said.
Pets rescued after vehicle fire ignites, destroys Brooksville home: HCFR
Firefighters rescued multiple pets after a mechanical issue with a vehicle sparked a fire at a Brooksville home Friday afternoon, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Firefighters rescued multiple pets after a mechanical issue with a vehicle sparked a fire at a Brooksville home Friday afternoon, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
St. Pete leaders say Tropicana Field repairs will be done by Opening Day: 'We're on schedule and on budget'
The current grounds crew at Tropicana Field is a little different than the one there during games.
The current grounds crew at Tropicana Field is a little different than the one there during games.
Sarasota Paradise kicks off preseason ahead of inaugural season
Sarasota Paradise started as a vision in 2022. Now they're the first professional soccer team in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.
Sarasota Paradise started as a vision in 2022. Now they're the first professional soccer team in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.
Parkland shooting: Battle over Florida gun laws continues eight years after 17 killed
Saturday marks eight years since the Parkland shooting, which left 17 people dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County.
Saturday marks eight years since the Parkland shooting, which left 17 people dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County.
St. Pete’s last ‘John Doe’ homicide victim identified after 46 years through DNA technology
After 46 years of mystery, St. Petersburg Police have used advanced DNA technology to identify their final "John Doe" as 29-year-old Johnny Bradshaw, bringing closure to a 1980 double-homicide cold case that had haunted his family for decades.
After 46 years of mystery, St. Petersburg Police have used advanced DNA technology to identify their final "John Doe" as 29-year-old Johnny Bradshaw, bringing closure to a 1980 double-homicide cold case that had haunted his family for decades.
Gun accessory maker to pay $1.75M to Buffalo mass shooting victims’ families
A Georgia-based gun accessory company will pay $1.75 million in restitution to victims of the 2022 mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket.
A Georgia-based gun accessory company will pay $1.75 million in restitution to victims of the 2022 mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket.
The typical American worker has just $955 saved for retirement, study shows
The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.
The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.
Mix of art and science matches Dogs Inc. guide dogs with their owners
Like pairing Valentine's Day partners, a lot goes into matching guide dogs with potential owners.
Like pairing Valentine's Day partners, a lot goes into matching guide dogs with potential owners.
Love is on the menu: Valentine’s Day 2026 food deals
There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.
There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.
Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves two dead
Two people were killed and at least one other was injured in a shooting at South Carolina State University, prompting a campus lockdown and cancellation of Friday classes.
Two people were killed and at least one other was injured in a shooting at South Carolina State University, prompting a campus lockdown and cancellation of Friday classes.
Undercover sting leads to arrest of Honduran national for luring minor: Auburndale police
An undercover operation by the Auburndale Police Department ended with the arrest of a Bradenton man who detectives say traveled to Polk County intending to meet a 14-year-old girl for illegal sexual acts.
An undercover operation by the Auburndale Police Department ended with the arrest of a Bradenton man who detectives say traveled to Polk County intending to meet a 14-year-old girl for illegal sexual acts.