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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A Winter Haven man is facing felony charges after deputies say security footage caught him pulling a distinct “balancing act”—riding his own bicycle while simultaneously stealing his ex-girlfriend’s bike alongside it. The investigation began on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 13,...

The world's largest rodents seem to be popping up all over Tampa Bay, but like many other capybaras, the trio with CapyCove, seem to be welcomed by most.

AUBURNDALE, Fla. — A man was sentenced to 35 years in state prison after he "brutally and savagely" attacked and murdered his girlfriend in Auburndale, court records show. On Jan. 9, 2026, Andrew Ridgeway withdrew his not guilty plea and pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and tampering/fabricating with...

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer handed out more than $1.7 million to local law enforcement agencies to assist with immigration enforcement. At a press conference Thursday, Blaise Ingoglia said the funding reimburses agencies participating in the federal 287(g) program. Sheriff’s offices in Polk, Hernando, Sarasota,...

Gunshots cracked through the warm afternoon air at the Dade City Moonshine Festival, as J.V. Walters and Pasco County Deputy A.P. Crenshaw crept down the sandy hill, edging closer to where they believed an illicit moonshine still lay hidden beneath the cover of scrub and palmettos. They had set out...

If you have outdoor plans for Saturday, lock them in. It looks like the Tampa Bay area is about to trade shorts for heavy coats in a span of just 24 hours. Saturday is shaping up to be the “calm before the storm,” offering a nearly perfect afternoon. We are looking at sunny skies and a high near 73 degrees, with a...

At first, you could only find them in Miami. Now, they scamper across Pinellas County park roads, delighting — or sometimes spooking — tourists. They swim in retention ponds beside Palm Harbor hospice centers, hide in backyard brambles behind Seminole Heights homes and sun themselves on sailboat decks overlooking...

Dozens of community leaders across Tampa Bay teamed up on Friday to build a Habitat for Humanity home for a family in Largo.

Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today. It will be a cold start to the day on Friday with morning lows in the 20s from Pasco County and north. The rest of the area will be in the 30s with a freeze possible inland. We will...

Contestants sparkled in glittering gowns with personalities on display during on stage interviews. On Saturday night, the Charlie Grimes Family Agricultural Center hosted 120 contestants competing for titles in the 2026 Junior Royalty Pageant, sponsored by the Florida Strawberry Festival. The pageant featured four...