Hillsborough County Juvenile Detention Center to close, teenagers moved out of facility
All the teenagers being held at the Hillsborough County Juvenile Detention Center are expected to be moved out of the facility by the end of Thursday, according to Hillsborough County Public Defender Lisa McLean.
All the teenagers being held at the Hillsborough County Juvenile Detention Center are expected to be moved out of the facility by the end of Thursday, according to Hillsborough County Public Defender Lisa McLean.
Rays stadium deal: Tampa City Council approves funding for $2.3B ballpark project
Tampa City Council has approved their portion of the funding for the Tampa Bay Rays' proposed stadium deal in a key vote on Thursday.
Tampa City Council has approved their portion of the funding for the Tampa Bay Rays' proposed stadium deal in a key vote on Thursday.
Billy Adams case: 'Main' girlfriend testifies as rapper's murder trial continues
Prosecutors say Tampa rapper, Billy Adams shot his pregnant girlfriend back in 2023 in order to continue his relationship with another woman.
Prosecutors say Tampa rapper, Billy Adams shot his pregnant girlfriend back in 2023 in order to continue his relationship with another woman.
Polk County fire chaplain laid to rest after deadly Eagle Lake dump truck crash
A Polk County Fire Rescue volunteer chaplain was laid to rest Wednesday — one week after he was killed in an Eagle Lake crash involving a dump truck.
A Polk County Fire Rescue volunteer chaplain was laid to rest Wednesday — one week after he was killed in an Eagle Lake crash involving a dump truck.
Man dies after steel beam falls on him in Clearwater
A man is dead after a steel beam fell on him Thursday morning in Clearwater, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
A man is dead after a steel beam fell on him Thursday morning in Clearwater, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Pasco murder-suicide: Man, woman found dead inside Lutz home
Two are dead after a murder-suicide in the Cot Road area of Lutz, according to Pasco County deputies.
Two are dead after a murder-suicide in the Cot Road area of Lutz, according to Pasco County deputies.
Inside Amazon Air’s high-speed Lakeland operation
Ever wondered how your Amazon package makes it to your doorstep in less than 24 hours?
Ever wondered how your Amazon package makes it to your doorstep in less than 24 hours?
Sea Oats see impressive results off Anna Maria Island, project will continue
A community effort on Anna Maria Island is turning a stretch of Bradenton Beach into a thriving defense against future storms.
A community effort on Anna Maria Island is turning a stretch of Bradenton Beach into a thriving defense against future storms.
The Nest at Robins Apartments pairs affordable housing with affordable medical care
A unique partnership between One Stop Housing and MCR Health is giving Manatee County workforce families an affordable place to live alongside accessible healthcare.
A unique partnership between One Stop Housing and MCR Health is giving Manatee County workforce families an affordable place to live alongside accessible healthcare.
Florida Cyclosporiasis cases rise to 486: Here’s a county-by-county breakdown
Florida cases of Cyclosporiasis continue to rise, with new data from state health officials showing an increase of nearly 30 cases as of Aug. 22, 2026.
Florida cases of Cyclosporiasis continue to rise, with new data from state health officials showing an increase of nearly 30 cases as of Aug. 22, 2026.
Google Assistant $68M settlement claim deadline is here: What to know
Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.
Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.
Florida high school student arrested after gun found in car, deputies say
A 19-year-old student faces multiple charges after deputies found a handgun and extra ammunition inside his car parked at Coronado High School on Wednesday, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
A 19-year-old student faces multiple charges after deputies found a handgun and extra ammunition inside his car parked at Coronado High School on Wednesday, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
Florida Attorney General sues pharmacy benefit management companies, alleges price-fixing agreement
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against two pharmacy benefit management companies alleging the two "colluded" with one another to fix prices and underpay pharmacies, which financially harmed local pharmacies and limited Floridians' access to affordable medications.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against two pharmacy benefit management companies alleging the two "colluded" with one another to fix prices and underpay pharmacies, which financially harmed local pharmacies and limited Floridians' access to affordable medications.
Secret Service aware of potential threat against Barron Trump: Reports
The U.S. Secret Service is aware of a video broadcast by Iranian state television discussing a potential plot to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son, according to reports.
The U.S. Secret Service is aware of a video broadcast by Iranian state television discussing a potential plot to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son, according to reports.
Florida death row: Gov. DeSantis signs 16th death warrant in 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his 16th death warrant Wednesday for death row inmate Curtis W. Beasley, scheduling his execution for Sept. 29 following his conviction in a 1995 Polk County murder.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his 16th death warrant Wednesday for death row inmate Curtis W. Beasley, scheduling his execution for Sept. 29 following his conviction in a 1995 Polk County murder.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Petition to rename Nashville airport after Dolly Parton gains traction
A petition to rename Nashville International Airport after Tennessee’s own Dolly Parton is gaining traction online.
A petition to rename Nashville International Airport after Tennessee’s own Dolly Parton is gaining traction online.
Pasco County sheriff issues warning as license plate reader cameras program to end: 'disappointing'
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco said he is ending an agreement that allows license plate detection systems along county rights-of-way, as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis separately calls for tighter restrictions on the rapidly expanding technology.
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco said he is ending an agreement that allows license plate detection systems along county rights-of-way, as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis separately calls for tighter restrictions on the rapidly expanding technology.
Meta settlement rejection: Florida mother calls $18B payout not enough
A Florida mother is speaking out against a multi-state settlement with Meta, calling the tech giant's payout inadequate after her teenage son died in 2019.
A Florida mother is speaking out against a multi-state settlement with Meta, calling the tech giant's payout inadequate after her teenage son died in 2019.
Rays unveil community benefits plan as Tampa, Hillsborough weigh $2.3B stadium deal
The Tampa Bay Rays have released a proposed Community Benefits and Legacy Plan outlining how the team says it would invest in the Bay Area community if its proposed new stadium and surrounding development move forward.
The Tampa Bay Rays have released a proposed Community Benefits and Legacy Plan outlining how the team says it would invest in the Bay Area community if its proposed new stadium and surrounding development move forward.