In his first interview since announcing his move away from the Democratic Party, Florida Senate Leader Jason Pizzo shot back at the party's state leadership and told WLRN his move to Independent would help give a voice to Florida's Non-Party Affiliated voters.

The group says it has a received letters of intent from investors totaling $1.5 billion — along with funds for a new domed stadium — as the future of the Tampa Bay Rays remains uncertain.

Hogs for the Cause, a New Orleans-based charity known for its barbecue fundraisers, will renovate apartments to provide quarters to families while their kids receive care.

On the Senate floor, Pizzo — the Senate minority leader — said he has switched over to No Party Affiliation.

While a Florida lawmaker says "we need to embrace the technology while also ensuring safety,” one clean energy advocate disagrees with tacking on fees to EVs drivers.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering up to $2 million in disaster relief loans to businesses and nonprofits recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The final deadline to apply is April 27.

The Trump administration is targeting top climate and weather labs for cuts. Insiders worry about the impact on research and NOAA's ability to forecast severe weather like hurricanes and tornadoes.

Tampa Bay was thought to be leaning toward selecting a player to bolster its defense, but with Mike Evans about to turn 32 and Chris Godwin coming off ankle surgery, Egbuka was an easy choice.

The Lightning kept it close throughout, but Florida takes the home-ice advantage away from Tampa as their first-round NHL series head south to Sunrise for Games 3 and 4.

Malaika Hollist with Arts Axis Florida shares some ways to combine food with the arts and reveals some of her favorite local places to eat and play.

A developing political scandal in Florida has put Gov. Ron DeSantis on the defensive. Republican lawmakers are investigating how $10 million in state money was diverted for use in a campaign.

Hillsborough County is holding public meetings to hear how it can do a better job of handling flooding during the upcoming storm season.