Florida's affordable housing crisis: proposed solutions
The soaring cost of homes is pushing people further from work, which is causing more bumper-to-bumper traffic. Our transportation, education and health care challenges all tie into the affordable housing crisis.
Hernando County's most-visited park devastated by Hurricane Helene after Idalia rebuild
Hernando County's most-visited park recently reopened after Hurricane Idalia but was devastated again by Hurricane Helene.
Man shot, killed near market in St. Pete: SPPD
A man was shot and killed in St. Petersburg Thursday evening, officers said.
Man in custody after deadly shooting in Tampa: Police
A man is in custody after a deadly shooting in Tampa Thursday afternoon, police said.
St. Pete leaders reverse course, delaying decision on Tropicana Field roof fix
Hours after approving funding to fix the Tropicana Field roof, St. Petersburg City Council walked back and are now delaying that decision. All of this comes as the saga surrounding a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays continues to see twists and turns.
I-4 traffic may become safer, smoother with technology being researched at Florida Polytechnic University
Florida Polytechnic University and FDOT are working together to make the notoriously dangerous I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando safer for drivers.
FHP still looking for hit-and-run driver after towing company worker killed while sleeping
The Florida Highway Patrol is still looking for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Pasco County.
Tampa City Council signs off on flood relief project targeting South Howard community
Tampa City Council passed a motion Thursday that will allow the city to move forward a with a flood relief project that has divided a community.
2 deputies killed, 1 critically injured in Palm Beach County crash
Two Palm Beach County deputies are dead and a third is in critical condition following a crash Thursday morning.
Snowcat Ridge returns with Florida’s winter wonderland for holiday season
Looking for a winter wonderland that isn't too far from home? Snowcat Ridge in Dade City officially opens for the season on Friday.
Tampa gas station clerk run over by suspected shoplifter’s getaway vehicle: HCSO
A shoplifting incident at a Tampa gas station turned into a hit-and-run that landed a couple in jail and a clerk in the hospital.
Fiery fatal Polk County crash causes power outage: FHP
A Winter Haven man is dead following a fiery car crash on Wednesday evening.
Suspected drunk driver arrested for chain reaction hit-and-run crash with Pinellas County deputy: PCSO
A crash involving a Pinellas County deputy, and an accused drunk driver is under investigation.
Gallery: Tropicana Field hurricane damage seen in newly released photos
We’re getting our first look at damage inside Tropicana Field thanks to new photos released by the Tampa Bay Rays, even as the team's future location remains up in the air.
Convicted felon accused of stealing friend’s truck caught with guns, drugs and bulletproof vest: FHP
A suspected car thief with a criminal history is back behind bars.
Florida man accused of fraud after estate sales, police searching for more possible victims
A man is facing criminal charges in multiple Florida counties after investigators say he conducted estate sales, then didn't pay his clients all the money they were owed.
Deadly school bus crash claims life of Sun City Center motorcyclist on U.S. 301
Twelve students were on board a Hillsborough County school bus when it was involved in a deadly crash on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Elon Musk impersonator accused of stealing up to $600K from woman using Facebook, Bradenton police say
A man pretending to be billionaire Elon Musk on Facebook is facing charges, accused of stealing as much as $600,000 from a woman he befriended on the social network, the Bradenton Police Department said.
St. Pete's Mirror Lake could become local historic district. Here's what that would mean for its future
There’s a push in St. Petersburg to make part of Mirror Lake a local historic district.
18-year-old driver arrested after returning to scene of deadly hit & run: FHP
An 18-year-old is facing criminal charges after hitting and killing a man, driving away, then returning to the scene in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.