Tampa man who traveled to meet minor caught with hatchet, meth in vehicle: police

Police arrested a Tampa man in Lakeland on human trafficking and drug charges after he allegedly traveled to meet who he believed to be a teenage girl.

24th, July 2026, 07:52pm

Miles Russell reaches U.S. Junior final after edging Tyler Mawhinney - FL Times-Union

Miles Russell reaches U.S. Junior final after edging Tyler Mawhinney  FL Times-Union

24th, July 2026, 07:41pm

Tampa stadium fight intensifies as mayor, council members trade blame over Rays negotiations

The fight over a possible Tampa Bay Rays stadium in Tampa is becoming increasingly contentious, with Mayor Jane Castor and members of City Council blaming each other for slowing the process.

24th, July 2026, 07:31pm

Police called over man allegedly photographing women running on Bayshore Boulevard

Some strange behavior near one of Tampa's most popular running spots has young women in particular sounding the alarm.

24th, July 2026, 07:17pm

Vocal Quaker Parrot ruffles feathers as he takes on administrative position at HSTB

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay has quite an unusual member of their leadership team, a very vocal Quaker Parrot.

24th, July 2026, 07:03pm

Florida's primary race for Governor heats up with debate challenges

Florida voters will soon decide who they want as the Republican and Democratic nominees in the race for governor.

24th, July 2026, 06:55pm

Trump on LeBron James as he joins Philadelphia: 'Maybe he's a racist'

President Trump described NBA superstar LeBron James as a possible racist, saying he prefers Michael Jordan when asked about the two in the Oval Office on Friday. 

24th, July 2026, 06:44pm

Police seek help in ongoing boat slip fraud investigation at Pasco County marina

The New Port Richey Police Department is seeking the public's help as part of an ongoing fraud investigation involving boat slip rentals.

24th, July 2026, 06:41pm

Drone program expands to new Florida districts, aims to improve response times during school shootings

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WSVN) — A company is creating high-tech help for Florida schools. Campus Guardian Angel in Jacksonville demonstrated its school-safety drone program. They plan...

24th, July 2026, 06:34pm

Officials praise success of new adoption campaign that pairs dogs with BSO deputies

Officials say a new campaign to bring more pet adoptions is off to a fast start after pairing up some of their dogs with some...

24th, July 2026, 06:32pm