More than just music: How BTS inspires Bay Area K-pop fans to learn Korean, find creativity
Madison Harrison, 19, a Spring Hill native, first visited South Korea for a K-pop concert a few years ago. She enjoys K-pop music and began learning Korean to understand the nuisances of the lyrics.
Madison Harrison, 19, a Spring Hill native, first visited South Korea for a K-pop concert a few years ago. She enjoys K-pop music and began learning Korean to understand the nuisances of the lyrics.
Mayors attend State of the Beaches panel to discuss property taxes, hurricane recovery
It was all about keeping the community informed at the fourth State of the Beaches panel.
It was all about keeping the community informed at the fourth State of the Beaches panel.
Clearwater backs $30M BayCare Ballpark funding package, residents push back on National Guard Armory sale
Clearwater City Council approved funding for upgrades to the Philadelphia Phillies’ spring training complex and heard public concerns over the sale of a historic building in the city’s North Greenwood neighborhood.
Clearwater City Council approved funding for upgrades to the Philadelphia Phillies’ spring training complex and heard public concerns over the sale of a historic building in the city’s North Greenwood neighborhood.
Tampa businessman jailed over backyard guest house at center of 5-year legal battle
A Tampa homeowner started building a guest house, but a neighbor questioned whether it was legal based on the lot, leading to five years of court proceedings.
A Tampa homeowner started building a guest house, but a neighbor questioned whether it was legal based on the lot, leading to five years of court proceedings.
Decades-old cold case breakthrough leads to arrest in execution-style killings of married couple before child
A Florida man accused of gunning down a couple execution-style in front of their 3-year-old child is behind bars, marking a breakthrough in a cold case that has left a family reeling for more than three decades.
A Florida man accused of gunning down a couple execution-style in front of their 3-year-old child is behind bars, marking a breakthrough in a cold case that has left a family reeling for more than three decades.
Nike to cut 1,400 jobs, the 2nd round of layoffs this year
Nike is laying off about 1,400 employees, as it responds to restructuring efforts. Here's what to know.
Nike is laying off about 1,400 employees, as it responds to restructuring efforts. Here's what to know.
Lakeland city leaders prioritize infrastructure, public safety and police tech upgrades at planning retreat
The city of Lakeland is laying out its strategic plan for the near and distant future.
The city of Lakeland is laying out its strategic plan for the near and distant future.
2024 hurricanes wiped out years of growth for Tampa’s tree canopy: Study
The city of Tampa is facing a significant loss of tree canopy after the 2024 hurricane season, according to a new study presented to the city council.
The city of Tampa is facing a significant loss of tree canopy after the 2024 hurricane season, according to a new study presented to the city council.
Florida not expected to see much change from marijuana rescheduling, but research opportunities loom
With the stroke of a pen, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche declared medical marijuana to be a Schedule III drug, which the Trump Administration — and University of Michigan professor Erin Bonar — hope will make research easier.
With the stroke of a pen, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche declared medical marijuana to be a Schedule III drug, which the Trump Administration — and University of Michigan professor Erin Bonar — hope will make research easier.
Bradenton Beach weighs future of police department as city faces financial strain from 2024 hurricane season
On Anna Maria Island, the "down home feel" of Bradenton Beach is facing a potential shift as city leaders grapple with recovery from the 2024 hurricane season.
On Anna Maria Island, the "down home feel" of Bradenton Beach is facing a potential shift as city leaders grapple with recovery from the 2024 hurricane season.
Hillsborough County says it's unlikely it can meet Tampa Bay Rays' June 1 deadline for stadium funding deal
Hillsborough County officials say it is unlikely they can meet the deadline the Tampa Bay Rays have set for funding deals to be in place.
Hillsborough County officials say it is unlikely they can meet the deadline the Tampa Bay Rays have set for funding deals to be in place.
Missing USF students: Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon now considered 'endangered' as search expands
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has taken over the search and have now listed missing USF students Nahida Bristy, 27, and Zamil Limon, 27, as "endangered." They were last seen on April 16.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has taken over the search and have now listed missing USF students Nahida Bristy, 27, and Zamil Limon, 27, as "endangered." They were last seen on April 16.
NOAA finally identifies ‘golden orb’; here’s what it is
The mystery of the "golden orb," an unidentified object that captured widespread public interest when it was collected during a NOAA expedition, has finally been solved.
The mystery of the "golden orb," an unidentified object that captured widespread public interest when it was collected during a NOAA expedition, has finally been solved.
St. Pete father turns son’s 2019 murder into anti-gun violence movement
Maress Scott, whose son Marquis was killed in 2019, is using his family’s story to steer youth away from gun violence.
Maress Scott, whose son Marquis was killed in 2019, is using his family’s story to steer youth away from gun violence.
Ex-Alabama girls high school basketball coach charged with ‘deviant’ sex with student, dumped by husband
A former Alabama girls high school basketball coach, who was once pegged as a great role model for young people, was charged with deviant sexual intercourse with a student, among other crimes.
A former Alabama girls high school basketball coach, who was once pegged as a great role model for young people, was charged with deviant sexual intercourse with a student, among other crimes.
K-pop’s reach: How decades of musical evolution brought BTS to Tampa
K-pop superstars BTS made their long-anticipated return to music this spring, bringing their ‘Arirang’ world tour to North America with the first stop in Tampa.
K-pop superstars BTS made their long-anticipated return to music this spring, bringing their ‘Arirang’ world tour to North America with the first stop in Tampa.
Lakewood High to NFL dreams: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren's journey from underdog to top prospect
Tampa native Emmanuel McNeil Warren has been waiting for this week for his entire life.
Tampa native Emmanuel McNeil Warren has been waiting for this week for his entire life.
America 250: Students in grades 3-12 invited to enter American hero student art contest
Students in grades 3–12 in all 50 states and the six U.S. territories are invited to enter the Freedom 250 American Heroes Student Art Contest.
Students in grades 3–12 in all 50 states and the six U.S. territories are invited to enter the Freedom 250 American Heroes Student Art Contest.
US mortgage rate drops again: What this means for homebuyers
The long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped for the third week in a row. Here’s what to know.
The long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped for the third week in a row. Here’s what to know.
Teen riding E-bike struck by SUV in crosswalk, flown to hospital: FHP
A Manatee County teen has been hospitalized after an SUV failed to yield to a crosswalk.
A Manatee County teen has been hospitalized after an SUV failed to yield to a crosswalk.