Clear, cool morning in Tampa with a high near 70°F this afternoon. Frost advisory inland through 8 a.m.; rain and storms likely Friday–Saturday.

Tampa sellers are waiting longer to find buyers. New data shows the typical listing now takes roughly two months to go under contract.

SB 1756 cleared a Senate committee in Tallahassee, creating a conscience exemption for school vaccines and authorizing behind‑the‑counter ivermectin while narrowing emergency vaccine powers.

A WFLA-sourced video appears to show cameras at Port Tampa Bay’s Channelside garage offline, raising questions about cruise-parking security and how to request footage.

Bradenton police warned of callers posing as officers who ask victims to feed cash into a "government currency" kiosk. Hang up, call your bank and report the call.

A Deltona woman was arrested after deputies say she splashed bleach at a resident, grabbed a gun and fled; she faces multiple charges including aggravated battery on a deputy.

Investigations and court filings show hundreds of Floridians deemed too sick for trial are stuck in county jails for months while they wait for state psychiatric beds.

A jury will decide who is responsible for removing more than 300 graves found beneath FrankCrum’s Clearwater campus. Descendants and activists are demanding reburial and a memorial.

UF/IFAS researchers developed a duplex digital PCR eDNA test that finds Asian swamp eels and bullseye snakeheads from a few drops of water, offering faster detection in murky canals.

Philly bagel chain Bagels & Co. filed permits for a Cypress Creek shop at 957 E Cypress Creek Rd. The brand is expanding across Florida with bold schmears and sandwiches.

House Bill 233 would require booster seats for most Florida children through age 8, with height and medical exceptions and a July 1, 2026 effective date. Local safety groups are offering free checks and low‑cost programs.

A Lakeland cleaning business owner was arrested after deputies say she stole and pawned more than $12,000 in gold and diamonds from clients. Detectives traced multiple pawn transactions to local shops.

A Tarpon Springs shopper claimed the $1,000,000 HOLIDAY CA$H scratch-off and accepted a $606,700 lump-sum payout. Local coverage identified the winner as Jessica Henri.