IMG Academy soccer star to sign with professional team in Mexico

A fifteen-year-old soccer player from Manatee County is going pro. While Victoria Stillman got her start at several different soccer clubs, she says IMG Academy in Bradenton gave her the training she needs to go to the next step. 

Grey Bull Rescue prepares for Venezuelan rescues

Grey Bull Rescue founder Bryan Stern said the group is preparing personnel and equipment to respond to Venezuela to rescue Americans who may become trapped there if hostilities between the U.S. and Venezuela continue to escalate. 

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly addresses Pentagon investigation

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) addressed the Pentagon investigation against him during a news conference held on Dec. 1.

Florida gator wrangled by former zookeeper turned police officer

A Florida police officer who used to work as a zookeeper got the chance to flaunt her skills when she helped corral an alligator in Cape Coral on Monday, Nov. 24.

Inside Florida’s historic Stetson Mansion, “The House That Hats Built"

Tucked away in the heart of Central Florida lies a hidden holiday treasure: the Stetson Mansion, once home to legendary hatmaker John B. Stetson. 

Tampa Convention Center honored for becoming premiere event space

The Tampa Convention Center is in the spotlight once again for being one of the top meeting venues and destination services in the southern United States.

Gulfport hit-and-run suspect arrested after striking 2 people on an electric scooter: PCSO

An arrest has been made following a hit-and-run that injured two people who were riding an electric scooter in Gulfport, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 13, how you can help honor and remember the fallen

More than 2 million volunteers across the country will once again remember the fallen, honor those who served, and teach the next generation the value of freedom at the National Wreaths Across America Day.

Eagle rescued from Lakewood Ranch lake released seven months later

An eagle that had been injured and rescued from a Lakewood Ranch lake by a man who jumped in to save it, went back home on Sunday.