New Mexico appears to be next on Trump’s renaming list

Just days after President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America" for U.S. federal use, New Mexico appears to be the next target of his geographic rebranding efforts.

Sarasota fights fentanyl: Hundreds walk Ringling Bridge on Labor Day

Hundreds of people gathered in Sarasota on Labor Day to walk across the Ringling Bridge for the third annual Sarasota Fights Fentanyl event to honor lives lost and help those struggling with addiction.

Bay Area mother advocates for Sean's Law following fatal motorcycle crash

More than a year after losing her son in a deadly motorcycle crash, a Bay Area mother is turning her grief into a push for changes to Florida's crash investigation process.

Woman, 2 children die after small plane crashes in California

Two children and a 41-year-old woman have died following a plane crash Saturday afternoon in central California, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office reported. A fourth person remains in critical condition.

Armed assailant lunges at Democratic gubernatorial candidate during Ohio fair, campaign says

Multiple people were injured Sunday when an armed assailant lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair in the northeastern portion of the state, according to her campaign. 

Amazon plane crash near Miami airport kills at least 5, strikes vehicles

An Amazon plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport Sunday and struck multiple vehicles just outside the airport, leaving at least five people dead, according to authorities.

Tampa Comic Con draws thousands of fans downtown

The Tampa Bay Comic Convention brought thousands of pop culture fans to downtown Tampa for a three-day celebration at the Tampa Convention Center.

Woman dead after running red light and crashing with gasoline truck in Hernando County, FHP reports

A 25-year-old Webster woman died after running a red light and crashing into a tractor-trailer on US-98 in Hernando County on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Driver airlifted to hospital after crash with semi-truck along I-75 in Pasco County

A semi-truck carrying milk crashed into an unoccupied pickup truck on I-75 near Wesley Chapel on Sunday morning, leaving the driver seriously injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Hillsborough K9 tracks down suspect hiding in shed after allegedly fleeing deputies

A 29-year-old man faces felony charges after deputies tracked him to a backyard shed following a vehicle pursuit on Thursday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.  

Man found asleep behind wheel in Hillsborough County faces DUI charges: HCSO

A 28-year-old man faces multiple charges after deputies found him asleep behind the wheel of a running car on Friday night in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. 

Pinellas DUI wolfpack operation honors father killed by impaired driver

A Pinellas County DUI enforcement operation is honoring the life of a Brandon father while targeting impaired drivers on the road.

4 injured, including 2 crew members, in Hernando County Fire Rescue crash

A Hernando County Fire Rescue unit responding to an emergency call crashed at a major intersection, sending four people to the hospital on Saturday afternoon, according to the fire department. 

Florida street race ends in arrests, 2 toddlers found in vehicle: FHP

State troopers arrested two drivers Saturday after they allegedly raced at high speeds along northbound Interstate 75, with two young children inside one of the vehicles, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Woman's remains found near Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Manatee County, deputies say

Investigators are working to identify an adult woman whose partial remains washed ashore near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Saturday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. 

Teenage boy found dead near retention pond in Spring Hill: HCSO

A teenage boy was found dead Saturday morning near a retention pond near Belkton Avenue and Curry Drive, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office. 

Catholic Charities getting Tampa's homeless back on their feet

Catholic Charities held a clothing giveaway and a raffle at their Tampa Hope site on 3rd Ave. on Saturday, for those who are trying to turn their lives around.

26th annual GeckoFest returns to Gulfport streets

Gulfport is turning up the volume this weekend as the 26th annual GeckoFest takes over Beach and Shore Boulevards. The free event brings live music, street performers, and food trucks to the water-loving community.