'A lot of people have given up': Storm-ravaged neighborhood in Gulfport feels neglected amid permit backlog

The founder of the Center for Special Needs Trust Administration is accused of siphoning millions of dollars earmarked to help disabled people. Now, a federal bankruptcy judge has ordered Clearwater businessman, Leo Govoni, to be responsible for the missing $120 million.

The Governor's call for a special session to tackle illegal immigration along with condo and hurricane relief and amendment reform, has gained support along with pushback.

In committee meetings on Wednesday, state department heads continued to push the issue on immigration in budget meetings for state administrations and healthcare. House lawmakers repeatedly urged them to stay on track.

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Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill are proposing conditions on disaster aid to California amid the wildfires. Tampa's mayor doesn't suspect Florida would ever be included in that discussion.

A dump truck crashed into a Target in New Jersey Friday, opening up a large hole in the side of the building and leaving several people injured.

FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance displaced disaster survivors have been displaced after a fire broke out at the Imperial Swan Hotel & Suites in Lakeland.

'I found out from a neighbor': Homeowner calls for transparency as permit requirements change

Over 30 people were taken into custody on Friday after police uncovered a possible human trafficking or illegal smuggling operation.

It's a Florida nightmare: walking through your house after a hurricane to see the place you called 'home' now in shambles.

In our “Window to the Weekend” sponsored by Renewal by Andersen of Tampa, the chef from Mom's Taco's, Fernando Corona, joins Gayle Guyardo, the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show, Bloom, to share more about the big taco fest happening this weekend.

Pinellas Taco Fest 2025 is taking place Saturday and Sunday, January 25th and 26th at England Brothers Park in Pinellas Park. For more information and updates follow Pinellas Taco Fest on Facebook @PinellasTacoFest.

An alligator had to be removed from a shopping in East Lake Thursday.