Christmas Lane brings 1.5 million lights to Plant City
Christmas Lane is back for the holiday season in Plant City, transforming part of the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds into a massive walk-through winter wonderland.
Christmas Lane is back for the holiday season in Plant City, transforming part of the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds into a massive walk-through winter wonderland.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
Polk County Sheriff's Office mourns death of deputy sheriff
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its deputy sheriffs.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its deputy sheriffs.
Florida woman burns kids who asked for more food after they had already eaten: OCSO
A woman who was living in the Florida panhandle is behind bars and under an ICE hold after deputies say she burned two children for asking for more food after they had already eaten.
A woman who was living in the Florida panhandle is behind bars and under an ICE hold after deputies say she burned two children for asking for more food after they had already eaten.
FDOT to host public hearing Thursday on Central Polk Parkway East plans
State transportation officials will be in Davenport Thursday night to take public comment on plans for a new stretch of the Central Polk Parkway East, a toll road that could eventually tie into a future connection serving Poinciana.
State transportation officials will be in Davenport Thursday night to take public comment on plans for a new stretch of the Central Polk Parkway East, a toll road that could eventually tie into a future connection serving Poinciana.
USF names Ohio State offensive coordinator as new head football coach
University of South Florida CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins announced that Brian Hartline is the new head football coach at the University of South Florida.
University of South Florida CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins announced that Brian Hartline is the new head football coach at the University of South Florida.
ER Doctors warn of e-bike dangers as serious injuries spike, crashes increase around Tampa Bay
Doctors at Orlando Health in Pinellas County said they see e-bike and e-scooter-related injuries every single day in their emergency room, and they warn it’s more serious than people might think.
Doctors at Orlando Health in Pinellas County said they see e-bike and e-scooter-related injuries every single day in their emergency room, and they warn it’s more serious than people might think.
Durant High School Orchestra looking for support before trip to Carnegie Hall in NYC
The Durant High School Chamber Orchestra was one of six high schools selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in March 2026.
The Durant High School Chamber Orchestra was one of six high schools selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in March 2026.
St. Pete officials confident Tropicana Field’s repairs will be done by Opening Day
The team of 200 at Tropicana Field isn’t the one usually in the dugout.
The team of 200 at Tropicana Field isn’t the one usually in the dugout.
Man found guilty after plowing into group outside Tampa strip club with semi-truck, killing 1
The man accused of plowing his semi-truck into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club was found guilty on all counts on Wednesday after a trial that lasted two days.
The man accused of plowing his semi-truck into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club was found guilty on all counts on Wednesday after a trial that lasted two days.
Tallest residential building on Florida’s Gulf Coast welcomes residents in downtown St. Pete
The tallest residential building on Florida’s Gulf Coast is now welcoming residents in downtown St. Pete.
The tallest residential building on Florida’s Gulf Coast is now welcoming residents in downtown St. Pete.
Derelict boat removed as Sarasota police clear waterways of hazards
They're an eyesore and a safety hazard. For years derelict boats have caused issues along Florida's coast.
They're an eyesore and a safety hazard. For years derelict boats have caused issues along Florida's coast.
Lake Wales senior community celebrates rejection of proposed sand mine
A senior community in Lake Wales is celebrating because a proposed sand mine will not be constructed next door.
A senior community in Lake Wales is celebrating because a proposed sand mine will not be constructed next door.
Trial against Temple Terrace woman accused in deadly DUI crash begins
DUI manslaughter case shows the defendant drinking at the bar moments before fatal accident.
DUI manslaughter case shows the defendant drinking at the bar moments before fatal accident.
FDA: Recalled baby formula that sickened 39 babies with infant botulism is still on some store shelves
The FDA says some ByHeart products are still being found on shelves at stores including Walmart, Target and Kroger despite the ongoing recall. Here’s what we know.
The FDA says some ByHeart products are still being found on shelves at stores including Walmart, Target and Kroger despite the ongoing recall. Here’s what we know.
City of Tampa buying water earlier than normal to meet demand during shortage
The city of Tampa gets most of its water from the Hillsborough River, which isn’t very full right now because it wasn’t a very rainy “rainy season."
The city of Tampa gets most of its water from the Hillsborough River, which isn’t very full right now because it wasn’t a very rainy “rainy season."
Florida lawmakers push to make American Flamingo the official state bird
For many Floridians, the flamingo feels like an obvious symbol of the Sunshine State. From "Phoebe" the giant flamingo sculpture at Tampa International Airport, to the bird’s presence on countless souvenirs, it’s easy to assume it already holds official status.
For many Floridians, the flamingo feels like an obvious symbol of the Sunshine State. From "Phoebe" the giant flamingo sculpture at Tampa International Airport, to the bird’s presence on countless souvenirs, it’s easy to assume it already holds official status.
Flamingo Festival at Sunken Gardens happening Sunday
The annual Flamingo Festival is being held at Sunken Gardens in St. Pete on Sunday.
The annual Flamingo Festival is being held at Sunken Gardens in St. Pete on Sunday.
OXH Gallery in Hyde Park showcases artists outside of Tampa Bay
The OXH Gallery hopes to share different points of view by showcasing artists from outside the Tampa Bay area.
The OXH Gallery hopes to share different points of view by showcasing artists from outside the Tampa Bay area.
Glass of Life provides classes for community
Tucked into a corner of St. Pete is a colorful world of reflective glass. The Glass of Life studio offers a creative space for beginners and experienced artists.
Tucked into a corner of St. Pete is a colorful world of reflective glass. The Glass of Life studio offers a creative space for beginners and experienced artists.