Hillsborough seeks renewal of sales tax referendum for school repairs
. The Hillsborough County school board will ask voters to renew a sales tax that has helped pay for school improvements such as a new air conditioning s...
May 8, 2026Open source
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First responders on scene of ‘loud explosion’ in Odessa; criminal investigation ongoing
The City of Odessa said emergency personnel responded to the report of a loud explosion in the early morning.
May 5, 2026Open source
Claire Danes and Jared Leto's '90s TV costar is unrecognizable in rare sighting... can you guess who she is?
This seldom-seen actress looked unrecognizable when she was pictured out in Los Angeles this week in photos obtained by the Daily Mail.
May 1, 2026Open source
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Florida MICHELIN Guide 2026: Tampa restaurant wins Green Star
The MICHELIN Guide highlighted Tampa's growing culinary scene on Thursday in its landmark first statewide selection in Florida, awarding a Green Star to a Ta...
May 28, 2026Open source
Florida middle school teacher fired after video shows her hanging Black baby doll The video, recorded by a...
The video, recorded by a 14-year-old student at Barrington Middle School in Lithia, about 20 to 25 miles southeast of Tampa, has racked up hundreds of thousa...
May 23, 2026Open source
USF launches federal partnership to combat human trafficking across Tampa Bay region
A University of South Florida program officially partnered with federal agents Friday to strengthen strategies against human trafficking.
May 22, 2026Open source
Tampa's Armature Works developers win initial approval for Blind Pass Marina revitalization in St. Pete Beach
The developers behind Tampa’s popular Armature Works are hoping to redevelop Blind Pass Marina in St. Pete Beach.
May 18, 2026Open source
Review and setlist: Journey brings farewell tour to Tampa, and everyone left happy
A strong performance by the classic rockers provided no hints of the backstage strife or legal drama that has followed the band.
May 16, 2026Open source
Latin Kings gang member nabbed after cocaine, codeine, shrooms, gun found in Florida home
Abraham Ruelas, 25, an alleged documented member of the Latin Kings gang and a three-time convicted felon, was arrested and now faces multiple charges.
May 15, 2026Open source
Florida's 'Operation D-Fence’ collars 14 in $12M multi-state theft ring
Attorney General James Uthmeier is set to speak in Tampa on Wednesday morning.
May 13, 2026Open source
FAA lifts ground stop at Tampa International Airport following storms
The ground stop was briefly issued Tuesday as storms and rain moved across the Tampa Bay region.
May 12, 2026Open source
As Florida voters gripe about traffic, GOP embraces ‘growth management’
Republican gubernatorial front-runner Byron Donalds says he’ll address concerns he’s hearing about growth, but leaves out the role his party played in ge...
May 12, 2026Open source
UCF grads boo commencement speaker’s pro-AI message
. Gloria Caulfield, commencement speaker for the University of Central Florida, reacts as graduates boo loudly, following her remarks about AI being the...
May 12, 2026Open source
Florida’s Most Iconic Steakhouse Has Half a Million Bottles of Wine
Legendary Tampa restaurant Bern's Steak House is named Florida's most iconic steakhouse by Business Insider for its history and wine cellar.
May 12, 2026Open source
Boomer the K-9 leads Florida deputies to missing 96-year-old in woods
A 96-year-old man was safely found after going missing, all thanks to the efforts of Florida deputies and their remarkable K-9, Boomer.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Humid morning before showers and storms this afternoon in Central Florida | May 24th
Track the hour-by-hour forecast and when you may need to move holiday plans indoors.
May 24, 2026Open source
Hot and humid for South Florida this Memorial Day weekend We could see small, pop-up showers throughout the...
We could see small, pop-up showers throughout the holiday weekend.
May 23, 2026Open source
Everglades brush fire grows to 11,000 acres burned, 60% contained; Holiday Park shuts down
WEST BROWARD, FLA. (WSVN) - An intense firefight in the Florida Everglades continued for a second day as crews raced to contain a massive brushRead More
May 12, 2026Open source
Everglades brush fire grows to 11,000 acres burned, 50% contained; Holiday Park shuts down
WEST BROWARD, FLA. (WSVN) - An intense firefight in the Florida Everglades continued for a second day as crews raced to contain a massive brushRead More
May 11, 2026Open source
Everglades brush fire grows to 7,000 acres burned, 40% contained; Holiday Park shuts down
WEST BROWARD, FLA. (WSVN) - An intense firefight in the Florida Everglades continued for a second day as crews raced to contain a massive brushRead More
May 11, 2026Open source
No new MICHELIN stars for Orlando restaurants this year, 2 lost them
The MICHELIN Guide has announced its 2026 Florida selection in a year that marks its expansion to cover the entire state, and six new restaurants — 1921 Mo...
May 28, 2026Open source
Rodent droppings, roaches & fly infestations (some landing on pork): 7 South Florida restaurants shut
State inspectors last week found lots of fly issues at South Florida restaurants, with the critters seen buzzing around kitchens, bars, storage and restroom...
May 28, 2026Open source
$4M for Groveland Four families comes after decades of fighting for justice
A fund approved by Florida lawmakers for relatives of the Groveland Four, the group of Lake County Black men falsely accused of raping a white woman in 1949,...
May 27, 2026Open source
Tesla in autopilot mode sinks in pond after striking electrical box killing Wesley Chapel man: FHP
A Wesley Chapel man died Tuesday night when his Tesla crashed as it was in autopilot mode, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
May 27, 2026Open source
Orlando rapper Hotboii returns to jail after violating probation
Javarri "Hotboii" Walker, an Orlando rapper who police alleged was a gang leader at the center of a deadly feud that shocked Central Florida, returned to jai...
May 27, 2026Open source
Feeling tropical-licious? We visited lots of South Florida tiki bars & here are our faves
A curated roundup of tiki bars throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties, including Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show in Oakland Park, Old Key Lime Hou...
May 27, 2026Open source
Florida congressman says 'Alligator Alcatraz' operations are winding down
Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Orlando, toured the immigrant detention facility in South Florida, but state officials haven't confirmed whether it's closing.
May 27, 2026Open source
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson get married in Florida
Donald Trump Jr., the president’s oldest son, married socialite Bettina Anderson on Thursday in West Palm Beach, Florida.
May 23, 2026Open source
NFL Commissioner says there are 2 ‘viable' sites for Bears stadium—and neither is in Chicago
The Chicago Bears stadium update came during an NFL owners meeting in Orlando, Florida this week.
May 20, 2026Open source
Former Alabama President Bell named lone finalist for University of Florida Job
Stuart Bell, who last summer stepped down after a decade as president of the University of Alabama, was announced Monday as the lone finalist to be the...
May 19, 2026Open source
Crash shuts down Florida's Turnpike southbound in Clermont
All of the southbound lanes on Florida's Turnpike are shut down in Clermont after a crash
May 19, 2026Open source
Hancock Whitney Bank buys One Florida Bank, moving into the Orlando market
Hancock Whitney Bank is buying Orlando, Florida-based One Florida Bank, marking its entry into a new central Florida market.
May 17, 2026Open source
Mr. Ginger, smallest and youngest rescued Sloth World sloth, has died, zoo says
Mr. Ginger, the youngest and smallest sloth rescued from Sloth World Orlando and brought to the Central Florida Zoo, has died, the zoo said. He was humanely...
May 17, 2026Open source
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Odessa is in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Region: Central Florida
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‘A proud day': Teen stabbed by girlfriend honored with posthumous diploma at Miami Northwestern graduation
What was supposed to be a joyful graduation day became an emotional tribute for the family of a South Florida teenager whose life was tragically cut short.
May 28, 2026Open source
$2 a day turns into World Cup tickets for 10-year-old superfan
A 10-year-old South Florida soccer fan is turning years of saving into a trip to the FIFA World Cup. Valentino Sanabria has been putting aside money since he...
May 28, 2026Open source
Florida MICHELIN Guide 2026: Tampa restaurant wins Green Star
The MICHELIN Guide highlighted Tampa's growing culinary scene on Thursday in its landmark first statewide selection in Florida, awarding a Green Star to a Ta...
May 28, 2026Open source
No new MICHELIN stars for Orlando restaurants this year, 2 lost them
The MICHELIN Guide has announced its 2026 Florida selection in a year that marks its expansion to cover the entire state, and six new restaurants — 1921 Mo...
May 28, 2026Open source
Florida jobless claims dip after Spirit-led spike
First-time jobless claims in Florida eased for a second consecutive week following a spike after Spirit Airlines ceased operations and laid off nearly 5,000...
May 28, 2026Open source
Florida Legislature expected to approve budget Friday, and then DeSantis plans to cut it
Gov. DeSantis said that when he reviews budget items, he considers whether the sponsor is “supporting good policy.” Democrats called his approach “retr...
May 28, 2026Open source
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Tropical Moisture from the Gulf Increases Flood Concerns In Central Florida | Tracking Impact Weather Over the Next Week
May 28, 2026Open source
'Hand to God?' | Florida deputy doubles down on phone ticket after woman shows she has no hand
A Florida deputy accused a woman of using her phone while driving, but she doesn't have a right hand. Watch the surprising encounter that led to a case dismi...
May 28, 2026Open source
'Hand to God?' | Florida deputy doubles down on phone ticket after woman shows she has no hand
A Florida deputy accused a woman of using her phone while driving, but she doesn't have a right hand. Watch the surprising encounter that led to a case dismi...
May 28, 2026Open source
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