Tunnel to Towers gives paralyzed police officer, family home in growing ‘Let Us Do Good Village’
The family of an injured police officer will spend Christmas in their new home in Pasco County.
New Tampa man shoots neighbor to death before turning gun on himself: HCSO
Two men died Wednesday evening in what deputies are calling a murder-suicide in New Tampa.
Biological sisters adopted by different families take to TikTok to find teenage brother ‘Giovanni’
A viral TikTok video posted by a group of adopted sisters, including two in Tampa, has people around the world trying to help them find their teenage brother, who was also adopted.
Winter Haven PD looking for hit and run driver
Winter Haven Police are looking for the driver of a Jeep that crashed into a parked car on a residential street.
Texas puts up billboards in Mexico, Central America to warn migrants about trip to U.S.
Abbott announced that dozens of billboards will be put up in Mexico and Central America to warn migrants about the danger involved in crossing the border. Here's what they say.
Community rallies to save landmark African American hotel in Sarasota
At 1425 8th Street in Sarasota, you’ll find a piece of history that will live on.
St. Pete City Theatre gets new roof after Hurricane Milton hours before ‘White Christmas’ performance
At the St. Petersburg City Theatre, a new roof was completed mere hours before opening night of “White Christmas The Musical."
Former Polk County teacher wanting to ‘grow and groom’ student deleted texts so wife wouldn’t find them: PCSO
A former teacher who is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student at Kathleen High School last year has been arrested.
WATCH: Texas train crashes into tractor-trailer, derails
Two people are dead and three others were injured when a train crashed into a tractor-trailer in West Texas on Wednesday.
State signs off on Tampa electric hikes
State regulators Thursday signed off on a plan that will lead to a $184.9 million increase next year in base electric rates for customers of Tampa Electric Co.
Inverness man struck by pickup truck, run over by RV he was directing out of park: Troopers
An Inverness man who was helping an RV backout of an RV park died Thursday evening after he hit by a pickup truck.
Why are people flocking from Florida in record numbers?
Florida has been one of the fastest-growing states. More than 22 million people live here, but a record number of people left the state in 2023.
6 people test positive for dengue fever in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County is under a mosquito-borne illness alert after six cases of locally-acquired human cases of dengue fever were reported.
Lake Wales teacher accused of breaking into ex-girlfriend’s home, strangling her new boyfriend: PCSO
A middle school teacher in Lake Wales has been placed on administrative leave after deputies arrested him on several charges including burglary and strangulation.
Florida woman busted for speeding in school zone bites deputy after drugs found in car: PCSO
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a Clermont woman was not spreading joy this holiday season when she battered one deputy and tried to bite another after she was caught with drugs and a suspended license while speeding in a school zone.
Vehicle slams into Plant High School bleachers following crash
Tampa police are investigating a crash that sent a vehicle into a bleacher at Plant High School.
Bay Area non-profit argues pets can be victims of domestic violence too
Bay Area animal advocates have launched a non-profit to help domestic violence victims and their pets.
Florida high rise study: Researchers find ‘unexpected settling’ in some areas of east coast high rises
Researchers in South Florida made some unexpected discoveries in the ground beneath several dozen buildings along the east coast.
Treasure Island makes decision that will speed up post-hurricane rebuilds
Two months after Hurricane Helene brought devastating storm surge to Treasure Island, residents are still reeling. The hurricane, followed by Hurricane Milton, left many homeowners stranded in limbo with damaged homes, and a lack of progress on rebuilding efforts.
Police identify teen shot, killed at St. Pete apartment complex
A 15-year-old boy is dead after a shooting at a St. Petersburg apartment complex Wednesday evening.