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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - As shelters across the country mark National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day Thursday, local shelters are offering adoption specials to help animals find permanent homes. Local perspective:. Friends of Strays, a no-kill shelter in St. Petersburg, is offering an adoption special that runs Thursday through the...

TAMPA BAY, Fla. — A growing number of homeowners across the Tampa Bay area are becoming “accidental landlords,” as a slower housing market and rising costs make it harder to sell. A new report from Zillow shows about 3.7% of rental listings in the region were originally...

For the first time in 17 years, 83 Degrees has a new Publisher. Founder Diane Egner has stepped back from the role to spend more time with family and pursue other opportunities, while continuing to work with 83 Degrees and its parent company, Issue Media Group, on some underwriting agreements.

DAVENPORT, Fla. – Parents at Mater Academy in Davenport are demanding safety changes after an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car while walking to school Wednesday morning. The story came to News 6 after a concerned parent contacted the newsroom through the News 6 Neighborhood Network. News 6’s...

TAMPA, Fla. — Some families in Winter Haven said there’s a lack of resources and spaces for people with autism. One mom is hoping to fill in the gaps in autism care by opening Logan and Friends Inclusive Academy. It’s moments with her son, Logan, that Trenae Gayle...

LAKELAND, Fla. - The Lakeland Police Department is exploring new technology aimed at modernizing policing and improving efficiency. During a recent public safety presentation, the department leaders pitched a proposed partnership with Axon that would expand its use of artificial intelligence and drones. The proposed contract would cost about $21...

Newly released video shows a well known Polk County Santa impersonator being taken into custody, courtesy of the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

David Benjamin Ritchie A 911 caller’s quick thinking led to the rescue of a woman...

Polk County Man Turns $1 Florida Lottery Ticket Into $2 Million Payday POLK COUNTY, Fla....

LAKE WALES, Fla. - A public housing complex in Lake Wales will be demolished and redeveloped into affordable housing. Grove Manor opened back in the '70s in the historic core and, as such, is in need of significant repairs. Janet Walker was born and raised in Lake Wales and has...