‘Let people celebrate in peace’: Florida bishops ask for Christmas pause in immigration enforcement
FLORIDA – Eight members of the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, including leaders from the Diocese of St.…
Powerball Lottery: Jackpot soars to $1.7 billion; $1 million ticket sold in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – After another night of no big winner, the Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated…
The story of the Christmas orange and how Florida keeps the tradition alive
History behind the ‘Christmas Orange’ Central Florida’s citrus harvests are ripening just in time for the holidays, and…
Tampa City Council moves forward on first impact fee increase in 36 years, small developers concerned
TAMPA, Fla. – For the first time in 36 years, Tampa City Council has approved a major increase…
Tampa Bay area moving companies see busiest December in years as housing market warms
TAMPA, Fla. – As the year winds down, many families are focused on slowing things down and spending…
Woman arrested after pushing child underwater at Kissimmee pool, deputies say
article OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A woman was arrested Friday after officials with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office…
Florida citrus industry rebounds with new technology after years of decline
Citrus groves thriving after years of decline Florida’s citrus industry is experiencing a revival after years of struggling…
Tampa Bay delivers supplies and love as Jamaica continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa
Local donations for Jamaica 40,000 pounds of supplies collected here in Tampa Bay were recently delivered to Jamaica.…
Father and son restoring Tampa Cigar Factory
YBOR CITY, Fla. – The Robert F. Holsopple Company is restoring the old Perfecto-Garcia Cigar factory at 2808…
Florida bishops call for immigration enforcement moratorium over Christmas
By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 22, 2025 / 16:52 pm The bishops of the Catholic Church…
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash on US-92: FHP
SEFFNER, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a 38-year-old Nicaraguan man…
Florida lawmakers debate future of Ocklawaha River and aging Rodman Dam
PALATKA, Fla. – The Ocklawaha River, historically one of Florida’s most scenic waterways and a popular tourist destination…