Bay area Veteran gifted new car to help her family commute

TAMPA, Fla. — Life just got a little easier for one bay area veteran and her…

Whitney’s Seafood Market in Hudson discovered two rare orange lobsters

HUDSON, Fla. — Two rare orange lobsters were delivered to a seafood market in Hudson. Lori Nilon, a…

Beagle rescued from Virginia breeding facility finds home with Treasure Island Fire Rescue

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — The Treasure Island Fire Department adopted an 8-month-old beagle from the Humane Society of…

2 arrested in Sarasota after outcry over viral video that showed raccoon being burned alive: Sheriff

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla.  — The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said a father and daughter both face aggravated…

Bradenton Holocaust survivor and World War II veteran turns 101 years-old

BRADENTON, Fla. — Robert Schweiger of Bradenton, knows the value of hard work. He enjoys cooking dinner each…

Oldsmar firefighter, paramedic in high spirits after fighting off alligator

TAMPA, Fla. — Sit down and talk to J.C. Defeats, as his friends call him, and you’ll immediately…

New wildlife crossing will connect ecosystems separated for 50 years

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — On I-4, between Tampa and Orlando, construction is almost complete on one of Florida’s…

Plant City author writes best-selling book about ‘chonky’ cats

LAKELAND, Fla. — Victoria J. Saunders absolutely loves “chonky,” “floofy,” and “grompy” cats. In fact, the Plant City…

Child in Riverview in critical condtion after possible lightning strike

A child is in critical condition after a possible lightning strike at Williams Park boat ramp…

Sarasota police practice school shooter training

SARASOTA, Fla.  — Officers in Sarasota are training for a real-life scenario if there’s ever an active…