This Crystal-Clear Florida River Lets You Swim With Manatees And Kayak Through Magical Springs
If you’ve ever dreamed of floating alongside a gentle manatee in turquoise water so clear it looks like glass, Crystal River is your kind of paradise. Tucked along Florida’s Nature Coast in Citrus County, this small town with a big personality is the only place in North America where you can legally swim with wild manatees—and that’s just the beginning of its natural wonders.
‘We can improve; we cannot prevent’: Tampa makes changes for stormwater system resiliency
The City of Tampa said it can make improvements to storm water systems but said it cannot prevent flooding from happening.
Wild domestic argument turned road rage case leaves woman in jail with no bond
Domestic argument turns violent as a woman pursues her boyfriend with a stolen vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Vehicle pursuit leaves a third party the victim of a hit-and-run as the suspect takes off from the scene. Witnesses described the woman's actions as extremely violent as she purposely...
Seffner murder suspect leads deputies on chase
A Seffner murder suspect who led deputies on chase appeared in court on Tuesday.
Man facing new murder charge after shooting
The man charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a man outside a Seffner home on May 14 had his first court appearance on Tuesday. Another woman also faces charges after allegedly helping him.
Hot Dog Party 19 is a wild night of glizzys and grooves comes to...
Tampa’s most sizzling pre-Fourth of July tradition returns with a mysterious twist. Hot Dog Party 19: Murder on the Glizzy Express transforms Crowbar (1812 N. 17th St.) into a film noir wonderland of intrigue, indulgence, and incredible music. This year’s edition promises a night to relish with its whodunnit theme,...
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Tractor-Trailer on I-75 in Pasco County
Pasco County: A 40-year-old man from Webster died in a crash involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 11:40 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-75 near Milepost 281. The motorcyclist was traveling northbound when he...
Girl airlifted after falling from golf cart on Anna Maria Island
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WWSB) - A 15-year-old girl was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital Monday night after she fell out of a golf cart on Anna Maria Island, fire officials said. A report from West Manatee Fire Rescue says it happened about 7:45 p.m. at the intersection of Spring...
July 4 gas prices lowest since 2021; AAA predicts nearly 61.6 million Americans on...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The price of gas around the 4th of July hasn't been this cheap since 2021. GasBuddy predicts that prices at the pump will average between $3.10 and $3.15 nationwide later this week. For comparison, we were paying $3.49 per gallon at this time last year.
Deadly motorcycle crash on I-75 North in Wesley Chapel: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a 40-year-old Webster man riding a motorcycle collided with a tractor-trailer near the 281 milepost around 11:40 a.m.