New leadership at Florida Department of Emergency Management
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There is new leadership at the Florida Department of Emergency Management. Last week, Gov.…
Pinellas County School Board race triggers recount
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The margin in Tuesday night’s Pinellas County School Board District 6 race was razor-thin…
Program Helps Hillsborough Parents Cover Cost of Pre-K
TAMPA, Fla. — The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County is highlighting a program that helps parents partially…
Florida judge rejects KidCare expansion order
LUTZ, Fla. — A state judge has refused to order Florida healthcare officials to implement a 2023 law…
Safety Harbor officials warn new law could force budget cuts
SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. — A new law signed this week by Gov. Ron DeSantis is raising concerns among…
Tampa City Council considers changes to public comment rules
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa City Council is considering a series of changes to its public comment procedures…
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater reaches record tourism milestone
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Visit St. Pete-Clearwater reached a major milestone this spring, with new data showing the tourism…
South Tampa audio store gives students real-world experience
TAMPA, Fla. — A South Tampa store known for its high-end audio systems and artwork is creating an immersive…
New federal loan limits for nursing students spark concern
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — Beginning July 1, the U.S. Department of Education will implement changes to how the…
Drones take center stage at Tampa’s SOF Week
TAMPA, Fla. — The annual Special Operations Forces Week is underway in Tampa, where military contractors from around the…
Groundbreaking marks new hotel project in Madeira Beach
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — A major groundbreaking took place Thursday for a new eight-story, 161-unit hotel development in…
Scientists survey seagrass in the suncoast
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Seagrass is a vital part of Tampa Bay’s ecosystem. For decades, the Southwest Florida Water…