A short video appears to show two people on the elevated rails of the Cheetah Hunt coaster without fall protection, prompting safety questions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Hernando County will open a temporary warming center at the Brooksville Enrichment Center beginning Sunday night, with TheBus providing pickups at Walmart on U.S. 41. Officials say the site is an overnight refuge while cold conditions persist.

A newly obtained radar report flagged 16 subsurface anomalies beside Marti‑Colon Cemetery; residents want archaeological verification before trenching starts.

Pinellas County Schools will charge $50 per sport beginning in fall 2026, capped at $200 per family. The district says the fee will help expand programs and won’t block kids who can’t pay immediately.

Hillsborough County, FL, to hold Prescribed Fire Fest to educate on controlled burns for wildfire prevention and ecosystem health on Feb. 21 at Edward Medard Conservation Park.

Dunedin residents may see a solid waste rate increase to cover service cost jumps, potentially starting April 2026 with prices still below the regional average.

Hillsborough County offers free groceries and a health fair, featuring food, screenings, and activities, at the Plant City Community Resource Center through their Healthy Living Program.

Tampa honors Hattie Wright, likened to Rosa Parks, for her defiance against 1919 segregation, with a park bench and sign. Her self-defense case reached the Florida Supreme Court, setting a precedent for Black citizens' rights.

Storm repairs, grid upgrades and regulatory riders are showing up on New Orleans electric bills. Here’s what’s driving the jump and what to watch next.

MoveBuddha ranks Lakeland the nation's fastest-growing boomtown after a decade of rapid population gains, spotlighting logistics jobs and housing pressures.

The state health agency removed the labeled "abortion clinic" option from its provider finder this week, prompting calls for explanation from advocates. Access groups say the change could make locating licensed care harder.

After a Dec. crash on I-4, Todd Quinzi’s organ donation saved four people; his family is now urging safer driving while honoring his legacy.

Manatee County outlined Lasting Manatee, a $252.7M recovery package to repair homes, offer rental aid and fund buyouts and infrastructure upgrades.