FWC to saturate Tampa Bay waterways during America 250 celebration weekend
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Boaters heading out on Tampa Bay for the Fourth of July weekend can expect to see plenty of FWC officers on the water. With one of the busiest boating weekends of the year underway, FWC has increased patrols through Sunday as thousands of people take to the water for the holiday. This year, offi
Tampa Bay marching band heads to Philadelphia for Fourth of July parade
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay will be represented in Philadelphia for the Fourth of July. The ‘Awesome Original Second Time Arounders’ Marching Band will march in Philadelphia’s “Salute to Independence Day” parade this weekend for America 250. The band is made up of musicians...
City gives old bank building new purpose
The downtown landmark will become the Bill Dodson Fiscal Center, bringing drive-thru utility payments, expanded customer service and breathing room for a growing City Hall. Before long, Plant City residents will be able to do something they probably never expected: pay their water bill through a bank drive-thru, and ev
Miss Sumter County Ladies Earn Top Finishes, Scholarships at Miss Florida Competitions
Miss Sumter County’s titleholders earned top finishes and scholarship awards during the 90th Miss Florida and Miss Florida’s Teen competitions held this past week in Lakeland. Miss Sumter County’s Teen, Sariah King, advanced to the Top 10 after competing in all five phases of competition. After advancing to...
Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds For Tampa Bay, Southwest Florida
TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service Tampa Bay forecasts scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms across the Tampa Bay region and Southwest Florida today, Thursday, July 2, 2026. A light easterly flow combined with daytime heating and the sea breeze will trigger scattered to numerous mainly afternoo
Polk County Woman Arrested After Returning Stolen Car To Victim’s House
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Fort Meade resident got a bizarre surprise early Thursday morning when a woman allegedly stole his car, only to drive it right back to his house while deputies were already on their way. The incident began around 2:30 a.m. on July 2nd, when Polk...
Tampa Bay area events this weekend: Fourth of July, World Cup watch party
It's America's 250th birthday. From celebratory fireworks to a live orchestral performance and a World Cup watch party, here are a few things you can check out across Tampa Bay this weekend. Happening on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the St. Pete Pier, this is St. Pete's...
Your Independence Day weekend in Tampa Bay starts here
Whether you’re looking for live music, comedy, fireworks, family-friendly fun, soccer, skating, or a late-night dance party, Tampa Bay is packed with ways to celebrate Independence Day weekend. From patriotic waterfront festivities and drone shows to concerts and community events, there’s something happening in nearly
Helping animals through Owl’s Nest Sanctuary for wildlife
TAMPA (Bloom) – “If you learn to care about it, you’ll wanna keep it around.” Amber Freeman, host of Bloom, traveled to the Owl’s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife to chat with Founder and Licensed Rehabilitator, Kris Porter, about her dedication to the care and recovery of wild animals in the Tampa Bay area.
‘Crocodile tears’ stunt fails in Hillsborough court as prosecutors play jail cell call
A Ruskin man will remain jailed ahead of his trial after he was accused of intentionally crashing a car into an ambulance that was taking his girlfriend to the hospital.
