Frostproof's 'Donald J. Trump Week' ends with protest at City Hall

Late Friday afternoon, protesters gathered outside Frostproof City Hall in response to a city proclamation declaring the first week in February Donald J. Trump Week.

Longwood officer hugged, taunted coworker despite COVID fears, chief says

The woman said she made it clear that she feared contracting COVID-19. Hernandez ignored her and followed her into her work space, the report said.

Florida Aquarium penguins take field trip to the NFL Experience

The penguins stopped for photo ops with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and checked out all 54 of the rings in the display. 

Teen who survived Labor Day lightning strike meets good Samaritans who saved his life

A Tampa teenager is a walking, talking miracle. His whole life changed in a flash this past Labor Day when his personal watercraft was hit by a bolt of lightning.

Colin Kaepernick billboards, mural go up around Tampa ahead of Super Bowl LV

A mural went up in West Tampa and multiple billboards were planted in the city as part of the former quarterback’s partnership with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The goal is to raise awareness about police violence and systemic racism against minorities.

Tampa 'victim' of Tom Brady's house mixup still cheering him on

It's not every day that someone breaks into your house.  It is even weirder when that intruder is NFL legend and future hall-of-famer Tom Brady. 

Man who started baking to raise money for mom’s cancer treatments quits jobs, sells cakes full-time 

When his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, Anthony Lewis started baking red velvet cakes using his mom's recipe, then sold them to raise money for her treatments. He had no idea it would turn into a full-time career.

From her home in Florida, Gronk's mom wishes son luck and a little bit of fun ahead of Super Bowl

From his signature spike to his boisterous personality, Rob 'Gronk' Gronkowski has quickly become beloved among Bucs fans. And he now lives closer than ever to his biggest supporter.

After 53 years of marriage, couple dies 16 minutes apart after COVID-19 battle

KB and Nancy Magown texted each other from their hospital beds, urging the other to continue to fight the virus. But after 53 years of marriage, they were only separated in death by 16 minutes. 

Bomber crews ready to help Super Bowl fans 'feel that sense of pride to be American'

The B-1B bomber sits sleek and lethal on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, ready for its unusual mission this weekend with a B-52 and B-2.

FBI identifies suspect in South Florida shooting that killed two agents

The FBI has identified the suspect who they say shot and killed two agents and wounded three others as they attempted to serve a warrant early Tuesday morning.

Fallen FBI agents worked to protect children from abusers

FBI agents Laura Schwartzenberger and Daniel Alfin devoted their careers to capturing criminals who sexually abuse children. The two were killed yesterday while attempting to serve a warrant in South Florida.

Tampa’s famed strip clubs brace for an unusual Super Bowl

When Tampa was chosen host of this year’s Super Bowl, strip club owners anticipated a windfall week. Now, though, making it rain is less of a guarantee.

Man with Florida tattoo on forehead arrested for calling 911 for ride home, deputies say

Pasco deputies arrested a man with the state of Florida tattooed on his forehead early Sunday morning, after investigators said he called 911 twice to get a ride home.

Long Beach man caught with 22 pounds of meth at Florida airport: police

A California man is facing drug trafficking charges after TSA agents at Orlando International Airport caught him trying to board a plane with 22 pounds of crystal meth.

Super Bowl Host Committee logo began as idea from University of Tampa intern

The Super Bowl Host Committee logo wasn't dreamed up by some large design agency in a city far away. This time around, it was inspired by a young University of Tampa intern.

Tampa college student's invention could save women from sexual assault

A University of Tampa freshman invented a scrunchie that puts a cap on bad intentions, and she’s getting national exposure for her product.