From wedding bells to cowbells: Local couple looks back on 2009 Tropicana Field reception
As the Tampa Bay Rays chase a championship, a Winter Haven couple is looking back at their own big day at the ballpark – when they hosted their wedding reception at Tropicana Field in 2009.
As the Tampa Bay Rays chase a championship, a Winter Haven couple is looking back at their own big day at the ballpark – when they hosted their wedding reception at Tropicana Field in 2009.
World Series bet: Mayors put local pride and charity on line
St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson issued a charitable World Series wager Friday to support local non-profit groups.
St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson issued a charitable World Series wager Friday to support local non-profit groups.
'A lot of folks care': St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch fires back at Donald Trump World Series comment
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch fired back Friday morning at President Donald Trump's claim that "nobody cares" about a World Series featuring the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch fired back Friday morning at President Donald Trump's claim that "nobody cares" about a World Series featuring the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers.
World Series: St. Pete lays out security, traffic plan as city plans for Rays return home
More than 100 police officers, drones, K-9 teams and state and federal law enforcement partners will be part of a sweeping security operation when the World Series returns to Tropicana Field next week.
More than 100 police officers, drones, K-9 teams and state and federal law enforcement partners will be part of a sweeping security operation when the World Series returns to Tropicana Field next week.
Lakeland house fire that killed over a dozen animals under investigation
More than a dozen animals were killed early Friday morning in a house fire in Lakeland, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
More than a dozen animals were killed early Friday morning in a house fire in Lakeland, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
Tampa weather: Windy weekend in store for Bay Area
It is a hold onto your hat windy kind of weekend in Central Florida.
It is a hold onto your hat windy kind of weekend in Central Florida.
President Trump holds midterm rally in Florida: Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump is scheduled to address Florida voters during a midterm election rally in Fort Myers on Friday afternoon.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to address Florida voters during a midterm election rally in Fort Myers on Friday afternoon.
3-year-old dead after accidentally shooting self with dad's gun near Bartow Burger King, sheriff says
A 3-year-old boy died Thursday evening after shooting himself in the face with a handgun inside a vehicle at a Burger King in Bartow, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 3-year-old boy died Thursday evening after shooting himself in the face with a handgun inside a vehicle at a Burger King in Bartow, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Man charged with attempted murder after alleged stabbing, carjacking in Tampa: HCSO
A man was critically injured Tuesday afternoon after an attacker repeatedly stabbed him, searched his pockets, and stole his vehicle in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A man was critically injured Tuesday afternoon after an attacker repeatedly stabbed him, searched his pockets, and stole his vehicle in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Sarasota Military Academy: Students talk to astronaut in orbit
High school cadets at Sarasota Military Academy made contact with an astronaut on the International Space Station Thursday through an amateur radio link.
High school cadets at Sarasota Military Academy made contact with an astronaut on the International Space Station Thursday through an amateur radio link.
Deputies: Man found with gunshot wound in Pasco County
The Pasco County Sheriff’s office is investigating after a man was found shot in Hudson on Thursday, according to officials.
The Pasco County Sheriff’s office is investigating after a man was found shot in Hudson on Thursday, according to officials.
Man dead after bar fight in Winter Haven, police looking for wanted suspect: WHPD
A 40-year-old Polk City man died Wednesday from injuries sustained in a violent bar fight. Police have issued an arrest warrant for manslaughter and are actively searching for the identified suspect.
A 40-year-old Polk City man died Wednesday from injuries sustained in a violent bar fight. Police have issued an arrest warrant for manslaughter and are actively searching for the identified suspect.
Bradenton 'estranged married couple' found dead in murder-suicide, police say
Bradenton police are investigating after an estranged married couple was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide Thursday morning on 19th St W, according to officials.
Bradenton police are investigating after an estranged married couple was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide Thursday morning on 19th St W, according to officials.
Florida AG proposes overnight quiet mode and strict limits on teen social media
Florida officials are proposing strict new restrictions on tech platforms after state law enforcement tied more than 1,000 child predator cases directly to online chat rooms.
Florida officials are proposing strict new restrictions on tech platforms after state law enforcement tied more than 1,000 child predator cases directly to online chat rooms.
50 unlicensed contractors busted in Hillsborough County during ‘Operation Bad Builder’: HCSO
A four-month undercover investigation in Hillsborough County ended with 50 arrests after authorities targeted unlicensed contractors exploiting residents who are still trying to rebuild.
A four-month undercover investigation in Hillsborough County ended with 50 arrests after authorities targeted unlicensed contractors exploiting residents who are still trying to rebuild.
Orphaned baby walrus in Alaska flown 4,800 miles to new home in Florida
A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.
A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.
HYROX makes Tampa debut with thousands of athletes expected downtown
Thousands of athletes are descending on downtown Tampa for the city's first HYROX competition, bringing one of the world's fastest-growing fitness events to the Tampa Convention Center.
Thousands of athletes are descending on downtown Tampa for the city's first HYROX competition, bringing one of the world's fastest-growing fitness events to the Tampa Convention Center.
Florida schedules 20th execution of year as DeSantis signs death warrant for 1992 Keys murders
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Wednesday for Thomas Mitchell Overton, setting his execution for Nov. 18 at Florida State Prison in Starke.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Wednesday for Thomas Mitchell Overton, setting his execution for Nov. 18 at Florida State Prison in Starke.
Donalds, Jolly in dead heat for Florida governor: Poll
Florida's race for governor is entering its final two weeks essentially tied, according to a new statewide poll released Wednesday that also shows sharp divisions over some of the biggest issues facing voters.
Florida's race for governor is entering its final two weeks essentially tied, according to a new statewide poll released Wednesday that also shows sharp divisions over some of the biggest issues facing voters.
St. Petersburg baseball league builds new generation of Rays fans amid World Series excitement
Youth baseball players at Northwest Youth Baseball and Softball in St. Petersburg are building a new generation of Tampa Bay Rays fans while preparing for their own league games.
Youth baseball players at Northwest Youth Baseball and Softball in St. Petersburg are building a new generation of Tampa Bay Rays fans while preparing for their own league games.