7+ hour, 26+ min ago  (268+ words) Tampa, FL - Tampa has been recognized as one of the nation's top destinations for first time homebuyers, according to a new study comparing hundreds of cities across the United States. The annual report from WalletHub ranked Tampa fourth overall after…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (212+ words) Osceola County, FL - Authorities are investigating after a 2-year-old child was fatally shot during a family vacation at a short term rental home in Central Florida. According to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened Sunday afternoon at an…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (270+ words) Tampa, FL - One of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's most recognizable attractions is preparing to close after more than 30 years, as the park has announced the retirement date for its Kumba roller coaster. The park confirmed that Kumba will permanently close…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (241+ words) FLORIDA - The Florida Highway Patrol has secured the top spot in the American Association of State Troopers' annual Best Looking Cruiser contest for the fourth consecutive year, setting a new record in the nationwide competition. According to the association, no…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (187+ words) (Tallahassee, FL) - Testimony continues Tuesday in the civil trial against state Rep. Fabian Basabe who is accused of sexual harassment, battery and defamation. Basabe, who is not an attorney, is representing himself as he questions Jacob Cutbirth, an unpaid aid…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (271+ words) Palm Beach, FL - Palm Beach County's primary commercial airport is now officially operating under a new name following the implementation of a Florida law honoring President Donald Trump. Effective Thursday, the airport formerly known as Palm Beach International Airport has…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (130+ words) The main airport in Palm Beach County not only has a new name but also a new honor. President Donald J. Trump International Airport is the new name of the now-former Palm Beach International. The change went into effect today, with…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (258+ words) Fort Lauderdale, FL - JetBlue is expanding its presence at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport by adding 11 new destinations and increasing service on several existing routes, creating the airline's largest flight schedule from the South Florida airport. The expansion includes new…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (261+ words) Hialeah, FL - Hialeah has started a pilot program that will test smart water meters designed to improve billing accuracy and identify water leaks more quickly for residents and businesses throughout the city. City officials said the program will install between…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (274+ words) St. Petersburg, FL - More than 3,000 runners and walkers gathered in downtown St. Petersburg on Friday morning to kick off Independence Day by participating in the annual Fourth of July Pier Run, one of the city's largest holiday traditions. The event…...