Suspect who struck Bradenton Police Lt. appears in court
The man accused of running over two Bradenton Police Officers with his car over the weekend was in court Monday for his first appearance.
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Tampa teen athlete rebounds from heart defect, open-heart surgery
18-year-old Jeremiyah Shepheard dribbled down the court like a point guard on a mission. Basketball has been a big part of his life for as long as he can remember.
Florida Delegation: GOP Holds Seats, Gain No Extra Ground
Florida Republicans were hoping to pick up a few extra seats on Capitol Hill with the help of the new congressional map that looked to favor the GOP. However, Florida's Congressional Delegation remains largely unchanged after the election.
Metropolitan Ministries asking community for Holiday Tent help
Metropolitan Ministries' Holiday Tents are back as the non-profit prepares for higher demand from the community over the next two months.
16-year-old arrested after bringing stolen gun to Spoto High School: HCSO
A 16-year-old student was arrested on Monday morning after an anonymous tip accused him of bringing a weapon to school, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
FBI investigating 'suspected homicide' aboard cruise ship
The FBI is investigating a “suspected homicide” aboard a cruise ship that returned to port after departing from Galveston, Texas, the agency said in a statement Monday.
Judge's ruling could clear way for Lindsay Clancy to be tried again in deaths of her 3 kids
A judge on Monday denied a motion to dismiss the murder case against Lindsay Clancy, potentially clearing the way for her to be retried next year in the deaths of her three young children.
Body cam video shows moments before fleeing suspect hit Bradenton lieutenant with car
Newly released body camera video shows the moments before a man rammed into two Bradenton Police officers in a Wawa parking lot and fled the scene.
At this month’s ‘Art Unbound,’ MFA St. Pete unveils a major reimagination of its permanent collection [w/photos]
Under the leadership of Executive Director and CEO Klaudio Rodriguez, MFA St. Pete nears completion of a re-installation of its permanent collection. It opens to the public on Nov. 19, 2026.
Florida midterms drew second highest voter turnout in three decades
Overall voter turnout for the midterm election in Florida was 60.9 percent, the second-highest in the last 30 years. This year’s total was about 7 percent ahead of the 2022 midterm election, but two percentage points behind 2018, when Gov. Ron DeSantis was first elected. “The turnout results, the percentage of turnout…
Tampa Bay’s best new concerts, including the Ben Folds Five reunion coming to Clearwater
Ben Folds Five, the piano-driven '90s rock-pop hero, celebrates the 30th anniversary of its debut LP with a short tour that includes an April 2027 stop in Clearwater, Florida.
The GOP’s massive registered voter lead, Amendment 3 and other factors that helped keep Florida red
Republicans mostly staved off what Gov. Ron DeSantis called a “meteor strike” of national Democratic success last week. During what the governor called “probably the most difficult electoral environment that Republicans will face in quite some time,” he praised Florida as the only large state with a conservative tilt…
Oracle of Ybor: I just quit my day job and have a bit saved up, but have no idea what to do
In her Nov. 12, 2026 column The Oracle of Ybor responds to readers wondering about tapping back into their spirituality and newfound free time.
Baker Mayfield makes history. Again. In a bad way
A little unfun fact was brought to my attention by the ever-knowledgeable Greg Auman: Teams that threw 4 or more interceptions in a game had a 2-73 record since 2014. One of those wins for such a team came against the Baker Mayfield-led Browns in 2021. Now they’re 3-73, as another Mayfield-led squad took another
Photos: Tampa’s Coppertail Brewing hosted a miniature musical hootenanny last Saturday
Coppertail Brewing in Tampa, Florida hosted FMAM's mini musical hootenanny concert on Nov. 7, 2026, bringing the bands Have gun Will Travel, Choking on the Revelry and Lauris Vidal to the loading dock.
Photos: Mannequin Pussy and Wednesday rock St. Pete’s Jannus Live
A stacked rock and roll bill featuring Mannequin Pussy, Wednesday and Snooper came to St. Petersburg on Nov. 6, 2026, and here are the photos.
New indoor coaster coming to Epic's Dark Universe
Construction is underway next to Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, but no opening date was announced.
SeaWorld’s Mako reopens following deadly incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
Mako and Goliath at Six Flags were manufactured by the same company.
5 things to know about the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
The festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary of bringing global flavors to Central Florida.
Brick or Treat returns to Legoland Florida Resort
New this year is an enchanted trail, a Halloween Galacticoaster and a spooky indoor haunt called Brick or Treat Street.
Rock the Universe returns to Universal Studios Florida in January
The Christian music festival will run Jan. 22-23, 2027and feature several faith-based experiences, officials said.
Disney World announces celebrity narrators for 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional
This year’s lineup includes Robin Roberts, Jason Kelce and Lacey Chabert.
5 things to know about Universal Celestial Goodnight
Universal Celestial Goodnight at Epic Universe is the last thing park guests experience after a whole day of attractions, dining, and walking
5 things to know about Level 99 at Disney Springs
The interactive wonderland spans over 42,000 square feet at Disney Springs West Side, built specifically with adults and teens in mind.