Statewide animal abuse database coming to Florida
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Starting January 1, a new law will create Florida’s first public database of convicted…
New program for children with disabilities needs mentors
TAMPA, Fla. — Chess is not a game of chance, nor is a new friendship budding between Adrian…
12 swans found dead at Lake Eola Park
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orlando community is on alert after they learned 12 swans at Lake Eola…
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl boosts Orlando economy
ORLANDO, Fla. — This year’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl is on deck for Wednesday afternoon when Michigan and Texas…
Pride of Tampa hosting pride events in 2026
TAMPA, Fla. — A new Pride organization is taking over in Tampa and planning to host events in 2026.…
Evening Briefing Orlando Dec 30 2025
Good evening, Central Florida. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need…
SALT Outreach urges community to donate warm clothing
ORLANDO, Fla. — It might sound obvious and simple, but with the colder weather in Central Florida, SALT Outreach says one…
Tampa emerges as foreclosure hotspot, but this isn’t 2008
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa now leads all major U.S. metropolitan areas in foreclosure activity, with Florida ranking No. 1…
Orlando area basketball coach overcomes cancer
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tony Medina has spent his life around the game of basketball. From his playing days…
Ukrainians in Florida react as Zelenskyy meets with Trump
SARASOTA, Fla. — As peace negotiations ramp up following a significant meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and…
Tourism boomed in Tampa in 2025, eyeing gains for 2026
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay is seeing tourism numbers like never before. After three decades, 2025 marked the strongest…
St. Pete Housing Authority launches new youth tech program
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Pete Housing Authority has a new grant-funded program aimed at introducing cutting-edge technology…