Polk County animal rescue battles daily wave of abandoned cats
A local animal rescue group is sounding the alarm over a massive surge in abandoned cats across Polk County while calling for increased funding and new community solutions.
A local animal rescue group is sounding the alarm over a massive surge in abandoned cats across Polk County while calling for increased funding and new community solutions.
Beat the Streets Tampa Bay: Non-profit partners with USF wrestling coach for camp
A Tampa Bay non-profit is partnering with the University of South Florida men's wrestling coach to bring children from underserved communities to a wrestling camp at Fivay High School.
A Tampa Bay non-profit is partnering with the University of South Florida men's wrestling coach to bring children from underserved communities to a wrestling camp at Fivay High School.
Florida woman still on the run as 2 more arrested after body found buried in Panhandle
A massive manhunt is underway in the Florida Panhandle after investigators discovered a missing man's body buried in a shallow grave. Five people are tied to the homicide investigation, but the primary suspect remains at large.
A massive manhunt is underway in the Florida Panhandle after investigators discovered a missing man's body buried in a shallow grave. Five people are tied to the homicide investigation, but the primary suspect remains at large.
Mote Marine Laboratory finds disease-resistant coral that could help Florida reef restoration
Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory have discovered disease-resistant coral strains that could prove vital to restoring Florida's severely depleted reef ecosystems. The breakthrough follows a four-year study targeting one of the fastest-spreading and most destructive marine outbreaks in recent history.
Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory have discovered disease-resistant coral strains that could prove vital to restoring Florida's severely depleted reef ecosystems. The breakthrough follows a four-year study targeting one of the fastest-spreading and most destructive marine outbreaks in recent history.
Who is Darline Graham Nordone, the choice to fill Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat?
After the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina's governor has named Darline Graham Nordone to temporarily fill his Senate seat.
After the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina's governor has named Darline Graham Nordone to temporarily fill his Senate seat.
South Carolina governor announces Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham Nordone to finish his term
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday afternoon that Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, will finish his term following his death over the weekend.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday afternoon that Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, will finish his term following his death over the weekend.
Longtime Tampa youth robotics team hosts first-ever summer camp fundraiser
Team Duct Tape, a community-based youth robotics team, hosted its first-ever summer camp to spark a passion for engineering.
Team Duct Tape, a community-based youth robotics team, hosted its first-ever summer camp to spark a passion for engineering.
Bobby Jones Nature Park: City unveils first phase upgrades
The Bobby Jones Nature Park in Sarasota is reaching a new milestone in conservation as city officials open the first stage of the environmental restoration project. This transformation of the historic local golf club property marks the culmination of nearly a decade of planning and community effort to protect the area for future generations.
The Bobby Jones Nature Park in Sarasota is reaching a new milestone in conservation as city officials open the first stage of the environmental restoration project. This transformation of the historic local golf club property marks the culmination of nearly a decade of planning and community effort to protect the area for future generations.
President Trump announces address to U.S. on Thursday
President Donald Trump plans to address the nation during a primetime speech later this week.
President Donald Trump plans to address the nation during a primetime speech later this week.
Naked man tries to kidnap 7-year-old tourist from mother at Portland park, bystanders intervene
A naked man allegedly grabbed a 7-year-old girl at a Portland park before her parents and bystanders fought him off as officers arrived to the scene.
A naked man allegedly grabbed a 7-year-old girl at a Portland park before her parents and bystanders fought him off as officers arrived to the scene.
Maine ICE shooting: Man who was killed was not the target of warrant, Sen. Angus King says
The motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting Monday was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing, Sen. Angus King said Homeland Security Secretary Mullin told him.
The motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting Monday was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing, Sen. Angus King said Homeland Security Secretary Mullin told him.
Keystone Pipeline hit with proposed massive multi-million dollar fine
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.
St. Pete police arrest man in 2025 homicide
St. Petersburg police officers arrested Jermaine Ivery on Monday for first-degree murder following a fatal shooting outside a local nightclub in Feb. 2025.
St. Petersburg police officers arrested Jermaine Ivery on Monday for first-degree murder following a fatal shooting outside a local nightclub in Feb. 2025.
Bradenton man accused of hitting, killing FDOT Road Ranger on I-75: FHP
A Florida Department of Transportation Road Ranger was hit and killed while assisting at a crash scene on Interstate 75, and the driver accused of hitting him has been arrested on a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Florida Department of Transportation Road Ranger was hit and killed while assisting at a crash scene on Interstate 75, and the driver accused of hitting him has been arrested on a DUI manslaughter charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Gen Z breaks ultimate taboo by posting salaries online
A Wall Street Journal editor says high living costs and labor market uncertainty are pushing personal finance into public view.
A Wall Street Journal editor says high living costs and labor market uncertainty are pushing personal finance into public view.
Astronomers discover sugar in space, offering hints to life’s origins
Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries.
Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries.
Deputy shoots at driver who rammed cruiser head-on in Auburndale: Grady Judd
A head-on crash on Fowler Avenue sparked a deputy-involved shooting in the Sun Acres neighborhood.
A head-on crash on Fowler Avenue sparked a deputy-involved shooting in the Sun Acres neighborhood.
Operation Southern Slowdown targets Florida 'super speeder' drivers
State and local law enforcement agencies are officially easing off the gas and ramping up enforcement as they kick off "Operation Southern Slowdown."
State and local law enforcement agencies are officially easing off the gas and ramping up enforcement as they kick off "Operation Southern Slowdown."
Venice man accused of shooting man outside sports bar: SCSO
A 24-year-old man was arrested after he shot a man in the leg during an argument outside a Venice sports bar Sunday night, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
A 24-year-old man was arrested after he shot a man in the leg during an argument outside a Venice sports bar Sunday night, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Man carrying Bible tackled in Hernando County Walmart after leaving 2 guns on car: Sheriff
A suspect is in custody following a multi-county pursuit Monday morning that ended when an undercover deputy tackled the man inside a Hernando County Walmart customer service area.
A suspect is in custody following a multi-county pursuit Monday morning that ended when an undercover deputy tackled the man inside a Hernando County Walmart customer service area.