Hillsborough County courts ready to safely welcome back jurors
It's hard to believe that half a year has gone by without a jury trial. Hillsborough Chief Judge Ron Ficarrotta says they're taking every necessary precaution as they welcome jurors back.
Mask orders still in place, despite confusion over governor's Phase 3 order
Florida may have entered Phase 3 of reopening, but public health officials say social distancing and masks are still a must, and in places where mask ordinances have been enacted, they're still very much required.
Hillsborough County wildland firefighter joins efforts in California
For two weeks, certified wildland firefighter Rebecca Winch left her home in Florida and joined firefighters from across the country to fight the Dolan Fire in Big Sur California.
Woman accused of hitting baby multiple times in the head, Citrus deputies say
A Florida woman is being held without bond after investigators say she hit a baby multiple times in the head and face.
Weapons come out as protesters clash in downtown St. Pete
Clashing protests near downtown St. Petersburg's waterfront turned scary Saturday night after a counter-protester pulled out a gun -- and it was all caught on camera.
Builders blame pandemic as lumber supplies drop and prices spike
The pandemic shutdown resulted in short supplies and high prices from lumber mills, and it’s affecting the construction industry from wood needed for framing to indoor trims.
GOP chairman, incoming speaker fight minimum wage hike
Two state Republican leaders added their voices Monday in opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment that would gradually boost the minimum wage to $15 an hour in Florida.
President Trump's former campaign manager hospitalized amid threat to harm self
Florida police and campaign officials say President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Brad Parscale has been hospitalized after he threatened to harm himself.
Drug suspect agrees to come retrieve lost wallet filled with cash -- not realizing who had it
Things just fell into place for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after a young guy who was riding his bike along Coleman Road in Winter Haven found a wallet with $500 in it.
'Staggering:' Highlands deputies seize enough fentanyl to kill 40,000 people
Deputies say they took a dangerous amount of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine off the streets of Highlands County in what they called “one of the largest drug seizures in recent memory.”
Breonna Taylor case: Officer pleads not guilty following grand jury indictment
Brett Hankison’s plea Monday comes five days after a grand jury indicted him on three counts of “wanton endangerment” for firing into the home of Taylor’s neighbors.
Two people shot in Tampa Sunday evening, one fatally
Police responding to a Tampa shooting Sunday evening instead found themselves diverted to another, more deadly scene.
Police unsure if three overnight Tampa shooting scenes are related
Tampa police are investigating a string of shootings at three different locations overnight.
Citing COVID-19, Lakeland to create tribute video rather than hold MLK Day parade
It's still about four months away, but the city of Lakeland has already decided not to hold a Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Day parade next year.
For first time in nearly 40 years, Tampa Greek Festival will be canceled
It's an annual event that has been around for four decades, but this year, the Tampa Greek Festival just won't happen because of the pandemic.
Kaufman County children found alone after 71-year-old mother dies
Police in the Kaufman County town of Talty found a 5 and 7-year-old living alone after their 71-year-old mother died. They had tried to call for help but didn't know the passcode on her phone.
VIDEO: 3-legged bear takes Diet Coke from Central Florida garage
This bear is seen regularly in the Central Florida neighborhood.
Sheriff: Georgia officer to be fired after calling inmate racial slur
Corrections Officer Gregory Hubert Brown will be fired after calling a suicidal inmate a "crazy N-word," the sheriff said.
Sarasota Memorial lifting certain visitation restrictions
Sarasota Memorial Hospital plans to lift some of its restrictions put in place during the pandemic, and will allow visits for non-coronavirus patients starting Monday afternoon.
Pinellas teacher’s association demands district distribute simultaneous classroom survey
Parents and teachers in Pinellas County are continuing to slam the school district over simultaneous teaching.