Tampa FL

RIVERVIEW, Fla. - The northbound lanes of I-75 in Hillsborough County are back open after a crash caused slowdowns early Tuesday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, troopers responded shortly before 5 a.m. along I-75 at mile marker 251, between Gibsonton Dr. and Bloomingdale Ave. Two left lanes were blocked...

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia and Hillsborough County leaders both say they value fiscal responsibility. But they’re split over whether Hillsborough has much waste to cut.

The Sunshine State has seen a 46 percent increase in homeschooling since the 2019-2020 school year.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested eight individuals in connection with a violent brawl that took place on the shoreline of Lake Winterset on August 2, 2025. The arrests follow a detailed investigation spurred by a cellphone video of the incident that recently surfaced on social media.

Tampa’s oldest public housing complex will be torn down next month, making way for a new mixed-use housing development for people of all income levels. Robles Park Village’s demolition is scheduled to begin Sept. 15, according to the Tampa Housing Authority, Banc of America Community Development Co. and PMG...

A Busch Gardens Tampa Bay restaurant was shut down last week after it failed to pass a health inspection.

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - Four people are facing felony drug charges after a long-term investigation at what Pinellas Park police call a "problem hotel." The Pinellas Park Police Department says SWAT officers and the Special Investigations Unit executed a search warrant at the Express Inn & Suites at 11333 U.S. in the...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A beloved Bay area volunteer who was being detained at "Alligator Alcatraz" is now being held at a different facility. Family members hope this is a step that brings him closer to coming home. PREVIOUS STORY: Routine immigration check-in leads to youth program volunteer's detention...

Ah, Florida. Land of palm trees, gators, hurricanes, and —book bans! Because nothing says “we value education” like making sure the school library is emptier than a Blockbuster in 2025.

Hogan’s Hangout, the restaurant owned by Hulk Hogan located in Clearwater, Florida, has announced that today is a celebration of life. There will be no cover for those who show up. In addition, they’re offering $3 Real American Drafts and $13 Cheeseburger and Fries. The announcement reads:. Join...