State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo spoke in Tampa on Thursday morning to discuss the updated federal recommendations for healthy children regarding COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.

A Pinellas County businessman accused of orchestrating a massive fraud scheme appeared in federal court on Thursday afternoon for his arraignment and pleaded not guilty.

A Pennsylvania man is facing federal charges after allegedly making death threats against Tampa General Hospital CEO John Couris, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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While the state is preparing for a second immigration site, Governor Ron DeSantis says the camp Blanding location is still on standby. Desantis announced this week, it won't happen until the current center hits its full capacity.

Meanwhile, there's still controversy with the first detention center, Alligator Alcatraz, especially over the state's push to get migrants to self-deport.

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Clearwater woman who is paraplegic said she was stunned to receive a certified letter from her homeowner's association’s attorney accusing her of misusing 911.

An alligator was an unwelcome guest in a Largo couple's pool Wednesday morning.

Students in a building located at Bartow Executive Airport are using a $280,000 simulator, typically reserved for the military and few other schools in the nation.

Tampa Bay'weather forecast for Thursday evening.

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Students in a building located at Bartow Executive Airport are using a $280,000 simulator, typically reserved for the military and few other schools in the nation.

Sue Zipay dedicated her life to her dream of creating a women’s baseball league and her recent passing is being felt beyond the ball field.