Pop-Tarts Bowl expected to boost local economy
ORLANDO, Fla. — Kicking off with the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium Saturday, Orlando is gearing up to host a…
Pinellas offering help to people affected by storms
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — When most people think about hurricanes and storm recovery, Christmas isn’t the first thing…
St. Petersburg College recognized as a Purple Star Campus
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg College recently earned a prestigious honor.  What You Need To Know St. Petersburg…
Scammers target seniors in new gold-related scheme
LARGO, Fla. — Largo police are warning the public of a new scam targeting seniors, as the Federal Bureau…
Looking back at top web stories across North Central Florida in 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – No. 1: Deadly Tubing Accident on Star Lake This summer, a child was killed,…
St. Pete repairs waterfront parks from hurricane damage
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The City of St. Petersburg opened all of its waterfront parks just in time for…
Central Florida Economy Expected to Lead the State for 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s economy looks good for 2026. UCF Economist Sean Snaith released his annual forecast for Florida’s…
Miami of Ohio and Fresno State practice in Christmas Day sunshine ahead of Arizona Bowl | Top Stories
TUCSON, Ariz. – (KVOA) Both Miami of Ohio and Fresno State practiced Thursday afternoon, ahead of Saturday’s matchup…
OUC donates concrete for new Space Coast artificial reef
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Space Coast will soon have a new artificial reef thanks to a donation…
Orlando braiding salon stays open Christmas Day
ORLANDO, Fla. — While many businesses closed their doors on Christmas Day, Enhance Braiding Salon chose to stay open,…
After homelessness, Tampa Bay woman finds stability
TAMPA, Fla. — Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg’s Tampa Hope is one of the shelters in Tampa…
Fire tears through Oldsmar home on Christmas Eve
OLDSMAR, Fla. — Investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a home in…