Tampa Mayor Jane Castor to present final proposed budget
TAMPA, Fla. — Happening today, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is presenting her eighth and final proposed budget for the…
Florida puts ex-officer, 80-year-old Pasco County killer to death on same day
STARKE, Fla. – A former police officer convicted of the on-duty rape and murder of a young girl…
Judge to hear lawsuit on Florida property tax amendment
TAMPA, Fla. — A legal challenge over the wording of a proposed Florida property tax amendment is set…
New Florida rules advise against drugs for depression, anxiety for children – Orlando Sentinel
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s newest guidelines warn against prescribing psychotropic medications for children, echoing the Make America Healthy Again…
Overnight SpaceX national security launch could bring sonic boom to Central Florida – Orlando Sentinel
That bump in the night you might hear in the wee hours of Thursday morning might be for…
‘Just got smacked’: Florida 14-year-old credits helmet for saving life in crash
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 14-year-old boy recovering from a severe bike crash credits one simple piece of…
Universal pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne for HHN 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Studios will pay tribute to heavy metal musician Ozzy Osbourne in the form of…
Mayor Eileen Higgins should veto change to Miami encampment ban that could worsen homelessness, advocates say
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WestShore Plaza small businesses still open despite sale
TAMPA, Fla. — The future of WestShore Plaza is top of mind for a lot of people, especially…
Mahjong Tampa Bay: Centuries-old tile game gains popularity across local spots
Mahjong gains popularity A centuries-old Chinese game is making a modern-day comeback. Mahjong is gaining popularity through the…
Lethal loophole: How manufacturers synthesize new kratom compounds after Florida ban
Kratom investigation In June 2025, Florida issued an emergency rule designating 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) — a concentrated kratom derivative…
17-year-old girl shot, killed in Orange County, deputies say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 17-year-old girl was killed in a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Orange County, according…