More Florida farmers adding blackberries to their fields
It’s blackberry season, and a Hillsborough County strawberry grower said he’s among the central Florida farmers adding blackberries to their crops with the help of University of Florida agriculture researchers.
Palm Harbor man faces charges in Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol
A Palm Harbor man was arrested on Wednesday in connection to the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Florida sees huge spike in wildlife encounter calls from residents
More homeowners are coming face-to-face with animals in Florida – like bears, coyotes, raccoons and alligators – among many other wild species on land and in the water.
Pro-Palestinian rally briefly enters USF's campus after multiple previous arrests
A day after 10 arrests were made on the University of South Florida's campus, a pro-Palestinian rally gathered for the third day along 56th Street and Fowler Avenue in Temple Terrace.
Crash leaves semi dangling off overpass on Polk Parkway
Traffic is moving again on the Polk Parkway after a crash left a semi dangling off an overpass on Wednesday.
HCSO helicopter makes emergency landing in Plant City
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office helicopter made an emergency landing in a Plant City field off of County Road 39 Wednesday afternoon.
Death of woman found hanging ruled homicide; partner arrested
A man who originally told police his girlfriend took her own life is now charged with killing her.
Bartow native building new motorcross track for Bone Valley's 300-acre expansion
A popular ATV park for off-roading fanatics and families is expanding by an additional 300 acres.
TPA unveils new temporary art exhibit: ‘It’s a sensory delight’
Tampa International Airport is giving travelers another reason to arrive early for their flights.
Floridians will vote on right to fish and hunt this November
Floridians will have the chance to vote on a proposed amendment to the state constitution later this year.
Late Four-Star General from Polk County led soldiers on D-Day during World War II: ‘Go to the beach’
Next month marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied troop landing at Normandy during World War II.
Chihuahua mix named Twinkie dognapped from Daytona Beach home: police
A dog named Twinkie was taken from a home in Daytona Beach on Monday afternoon by a woman wearing a yellow vest that said “inspector" on it, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.
DeSantis signs bill banning lab-grown meat in Florida
Governor DeSantis signed a bill outlawing the sale and manufacturing of lab-grown meat at a press conference in Hardee County on Wednesday.
Tampa restaurant named among Yelp’s top 10 brunch spots in America
A Tampa restaurant is getting national attention by being named one of the top places to have brunch in 2024, according to Yelp.
Stolen trailer found parked in Spring Hill man's front yard, drugs discovered inside home: Deputies
A Spring Hill man was arrested on Monday after deputies say he stole a 6-by-10-foot trailer from a local business.
George W. Bush’s portraits of veterans are heading to Disney World
Walt Disney World will host dozens of portraits of service members and veterans from the nation’s Painter-in-Chief.
90-year-old former Lake Alfred commissioner now faces more than 3,000 counts of child porn
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking anyone who is aware of or may have witnessed inappropriate interactions with former Lake Alfred City Commissioner Charles Lake to come forward after detectives found more than 3,000 videos and images of child pornography on his electronic devices.
Florida's six-week abortion ban takes effect
Florida’s law restricting abortion after six weeks of pregnancy officially goes into effect on Wednesday, replacing the state’s 15-week abortion ban.
27 endangered kids rescued in Tampa Bay area operation
A US Marshals operation spanning five weeks rescued 27 of the Tampa Bay area's most endangered children.
Man shot himself in burning car at Clearwater hotel parking garage, police say
A body was found in a burning car in a parking garage at a Clearwater hotel early Wednesday morning, according to authorities.