Antarctic sea squirt could be tool in fight against melanoma
TAMPA, Fla. — A team of researchers from the University of South Florida went to great distances –…
Brightline working through debt despite ridership gains
ORLANDO, Fla. — A lot of people are headed home after a long holiday weekend. Most are driving,…
St. Pete animal shelter expansion delayed after veto
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Petersburg animal shelter’s plan to triple its capacity for dogs is on…
Thousands gather at Lake Eola for Orlando’s fireworks show
ORLANDO, Fla. — Across the country, fireworks lit up the sky to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. In Orlando,…
Orange County expands homelessness prevention funding
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County commissioners approved an additional $159,000 for the Coalition for the Homeless to expand…
Meta donates AI glasses to blind veterans in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. — Meta is working with nonprofits across the country to donate 130,000 Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses…
Thousands kick off Fourth of July at St. Pete Pier Run
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — About 3,000 people marked the Fourth of July by taking part in the annual…
Orange County discusses tobacco buffer zones near schools
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County commissioners on Tuesday will continue discussing how to enforce buffer zones between…
Photographers worry about proposed St. Pete Beach ordinance
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — Professional photographers who work on St. Pete Beach are concerned about a proposed…
Disclose service charges before customer’s order
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida restaurants must now clearly disclose any mandatory service charges before customers place an order…
Sharing the shore with our feathered friends
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — Florida beaches are home to seabirds who might need a little space this Fourth…
America at 250: Celebrating Florida
FLORIDA — Throughout 2026, we have reported on stories that celebrate our country, our state and our community.…