Chad Mills

DUNEDIN, Fla. — It wasn’t a dolphin that stole the show on a Saturday morning dolphin cruise off Honeymoon Island. Instead, it was a roughly 10-foot shark. Charter captain Jordan Sandlin, owner of ClearWake Watersports, believes the visitor was a juvenile... See more

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa rail passengers say faster train service can’t come soon enough, and a recently approved regional survey suggests many residents agree, even as many questions about cost, feasibility, and location remain unanswered. The Hillsborough Tr... See more

LEALMAN, Fla. — Every year, the Lealman Fire District delivers Christmas gifts to about a hundred families in the community. This holiday season, one family is receiving more than just presents. Back in late October, a two-year-old boy left his home and w... See more

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Multiple people in the Bradenton area are mourning the loss of Greg Biffle and his family, including Garrett Mitchell. Mitchell, better known online as Cleetus McFarland, owns the Freedom Factory race track in Manatee County and has... See more

DAVENPORT, Fla. — Traffic along U.S. 27 has become a daily grind for drivers cutting through northeastern Polk County, and state transportation officials say it’s only going to get worse if nothing is done. To address congestion and keep up with rapid gro... See more