World’s largest rodent gaining popularity in Tampa Bay
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — While people in Punxsutawney are celebrating the groundhog this week, right here in Tampa…
Man arrested in Illinois for allegedly raping woman in St. Pete: SPPD
ST. PETE, Fla. — St. Pete police said a sexual assault investigation led detectives to Illinois to arrest…
Fatal shooting in Tampa under investigation: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said it’s investigating a fatal shooting in Tampa. HCSO said dispatch received…
AG says Tampa restaurant owner faces child porn charges
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced child porn and human trafficking charges at the Florida…
Historic Bethel AME Church celebrates 100 years of Black history
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Sunday’s service at Historic Bethel AME Church in St. Petersburg celebrated the 100th anniversary…
Gasparilla 2026 parade brings beads, cannons, and wild costumes to Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. — Beads flew, cannons roared, and revelers filled Bayshore Boulevard as Gasparilla 2026 took over Tampa.…
Snow flurries hit Florida as rare winter weather grips Tampa Bay area
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Snow touched down in Florida on Saturday night as an unprecedented winter storm…
Florida shifting to strictly English-only driver’s license exams
Florida is gearing up to have an English-only driver’s license exam, dumping its multi-lingual process. The Florida Department…
St. Petersburg ceramics studio destroyed after an early morning fire
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg community is coming together after a local clay studio caught on…
Couple says scammers used AI photo of their missing dog to steal money
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Petersburg couple said scammers used an AI photo of their missing dog…
Community members rally to ‘Dump Duke’ in downtown St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Several people gathered together just steps away from Duke Energy in downtown St. Pete…
Tampa Bay 28’s Kyle Burger becomes ThunderBug’s ‘Honorary Bug Keeper
TAMPA, Fla. — ThunderBug has served as the Tampa Bay Lightning’s official mascot since 1992. But the energetic…