Crews continue dismantling Howard Frankland Bridge's aging northbound span

Motorists crossing the Howard Frankland Bridge are seeing a dramatically different view this month as construction crews continue dismantling the aging northbound span. 

Ybor Heights community helps neighbor track down stolen dogs

A Tampa dog owner is thankful for her Ybor Heights community after her neighbors worked together to track down her stolen dogs. 

PSTA Board to vote on Tampa Bay Ferry contract Wednesday

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s board is voting Wednesday to approve Hubbard’s Marina as the operator of the revamped, year-round ferry.

Lutz teen found safe after Missing Child Alert

A Lutz teenager at the center of a statewide Missing Child Alert has been found safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. No other details have been released by officials. 

Florida man wanted for plowing into Polk deputy vehicles killed in crash: ‘Ultimately cost him his life'

A deadly motorcycle crash involving a man accused of slamming into several Polk County Sheriff's Office vehicles and causing $100,000 in damage to a private ranch is under investigation.

Retired officer who responded to Parkland shooting talks mental stress with Tarpon Springs officers

The Tarpon Springs Police Department reached out for help when it comes to mental health among their officers, and they got it from someone who experienced one of the worst acts of violence Florida has ever seen. 

Teen hospitalized after Avon Park shooting; deputies also investigating fight

A teen was airlifted to the hospital after a chaotic and violent night in Avon Park on Monday, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.

Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, gets drunk, passes out in bathroom

A WILD NIGHT: It's not often a burglary suspect is found passed out in the bathroom, but that's exactly what happened in Ashland when a very curious raccoon broke into the local ABC Store and helped itself to a variety of booze.

Trump on Somalis: 'I don't want them in our country'

President Donald Trump said he does not want people from Somalia in the United States, saying Somalis "ripped off" the state of Minnesota and "contribute to nothing."

Costco files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's emergency tariff orders on imported goods

Costco is suing the federal government over President Trump's tariffs in hopes of recovering funds the retailer says it was improperly required to pay on imported goods.

Former Brooksville church youth leader charged with 35 counts of child porn possession

A former youth leader is now charged with 35 counts of child porn possession after the Hernando County Sheriff's Office says detectives found more illegal files on the man's phone.

Kristi Noem calls for 'full travel ban' after National Guard shooting

The Homeland Security secretary said the travel ban would target countries allegedly sending "killers" and "leeches" into the United States.

Travel Tuesday: What you should book for 2026

This week brings one of the biggest travel sale events of the year, but industry experts say shoppers need to stay focused and strategic to avoid misleading discounts.