Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg launching pillow company to compete with MyPillow

Parkland shooting survivor and gun control advocate David Hogg said he’s launching a pillow company to compete with MyPillow, founded by Trump supporter CEO Mike Lindell.

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.

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. 

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.

Gaetz offers to represent Trump in 2nd impeachment trial, will resign House seat 'if the law requires it'

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has offered to represent former President Trump in his second impeachment trial, saying he'd be willing to resign from his House seat if needed: "I only regret that I have but one political career to give to my president."

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.

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.

Sheriff: Hillsborough man charged with murdering girlfriend's 8-year-old son

A Hillsborough man faces first-degree murder charges after deputies say he severely beat his girlfriend's 8-year-old son, leading to the child's death.

Trump's residency at Mar-a-Lago under legal review by town of Palm Beach

The town of Palm Beach, Florida, is conducting a legal review to determine if former President Donald Trump can legally live at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Trump's neighbors are challenging his move to the property, arguing he can be evicted because of an agreement he signed back in 1993.

Gronk surprises 2 Tampa Bay area health care workers with Super Bowl tickets

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading to the Super Bowl, and two Bay Area health care workers will be in the stands after being surprised with tickets by Gronk himself.

Mulberry man arrested for DUI manslaughter after crash kills 12-year-old boy

A 12-year-old boy from Plant City was killed shortly after midnight Sunday following a two-vehicle crash near Mulberry, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.