Thief who stole American flags dedicated to military heroes returns them to church: ‘I’m sorry’
A thief in Alabama expressed remorse after desecrating an Independence Day tribute to military heroes on church property.
Lakeland woman dies following traffic crash near Mulberry
A deadly crash in Polk County injured a teen driver and, ultimately, led to the death of his mother who was a passenger in the vehicle, investigators said.
Basketball coach at Tampa Bay Tech accused of having sexual relations with student
The head coach of the girl's basketball team at Tampa Bay Technical High School was arrested four years after sexual misconduct occurred between himself and a student, officials announced Wednesday.
$20,000 reward for details in deadly shooting of 8-year-old girl, new video released
Atlanta police believe new video and a reward that has been doubled to $20,000 will help lead investigators to the person responsible for the shooting death of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner.
Group of Texas sheriffs won't enforce governor's 'draconian' coronavirus mask rule
A group of Texas sheriffs is refusing to follow one of the state's coronavirus rules.
Florida's 'fugitive grandma' pleads not guilty to husband’s slaying
A southern Minnesota woman convicted of killing a woman in Florida to assume her identity pleaded not guilty before a judge in her home state Tuesday in her husband’s 2018 slaying.
MLS to resume season minus 1 team amid growing coronavirus concern
Major League Soccer is about to resume its season — in a state that has seen a huge spike in coronavirus infections, with one team absent because of a COVID-19 outbreak, and with plenty of worry about what will happen next.
President Trump ‘flexible’ on size of convention as lawmakers shy away
With coronavirus cases surging in Florida, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he’s “flexible” on the size of the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville.
Riverwalk Place in downtown Tampa will be resdesigned
A downtown Tampa skyscraper project is getting a new vision.
Jogger finds human head on side of St. Petersburg road, police say
Police have shut down a road in St. Petersburg after a human head was found on the side of the road.
Less invasive than a ventilator, high-flow nasal cannula provides breathing relief for patients
Doctors around the world continue to learn about the coronavirus, how it spreads, and more importantly, how to better treat those who are fighting it.
Manatee County reports 44% increase in opioid overdoses since last year
There is a hidden epidemic within the coronavirus pandemic. A spike in drug overdoses is being reported nationwide and the American Medical Association recently issued a warning saying opioid deaths have increased in more than 30 states.
Florida hospitals more worried about staffing than space as COVID cases surge
As hospitalizations from COVID-19 rise, more enter the ICU. It's not so much bed space that hospitals are worried about; it's the staff to take care of patients.
Polk County to give away masks, but not willing to require they be worn
Polk County commissioners unanimously decided Tuesday to strongly encourage people to wear masks inside public buildings where they cannot socially distance but they stopped short of requiring them.
Masks will be mandatory for Hillsborough students and staff, superintendent says
In saying school buildings were not designed to foster social distancing, Hillsborough Schools Superintendent Addison Davis argued his requirement that all people on school campuses would help students and teachers stay safe from Coronavirus.
Report: Florida teen attended large event, treated with hydroxychloroquine before COVID-19 death
The parents of a 17-year-old Fort Myers girl gave their daughter hydroxychloroquine before taking her to the hospital to get treatment for COVID-19, according to a report by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and WINK News.
St. Pete police to fine protesters for blocking streets, halting traffic
Police in St. Petersburg say they will begin enforcing pedestrian traffic rules following complaints about protesters blocking traffic.
Man yells ‘I feel threatened!’ after being confronted in Costco for not wearing a face mask
A video circulating on social media shows the moment a Costco customer apparently confronted another shopper in Florida for not wearing a facial covering. The conflict escalated when the man who was confronted began screaming, "I feel threatened,” at the customer who confronted him.
Body of Lakeland man found after he disappeared during work break last week
A Lakeland man took a break from his job at a Circle K in Lakeland last Tuesday and seemingly disappeared without a trace.
Sarasota school principal documents 'scary' 9-day COVID-19 hospitalization on social media
A couple of days after attending a meeting for work, Wilkinson Elementary School Principal Susan Nations was notified someone at that meeting tested positive for COVID-19. A few days later, she had symptoms herself.