Bradenton man among six killed in Vietnam era helicopter crash in West Virginia
A Bradenton man was among six people killed in West Virginia when a Vietnam era helicopter crashed during a reunion tour.
Florida house party: 'key players' identified in break-in of $8 million mansion, authorities
More than 200 teens are accused of breaking into an $8 million Florida mansion and throwing a massive party where they downed a $1500 bottle of champagne and swiped a football signed by former Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.
Nearly 3 dozen women compete for Miss Florida title in Lakeland
One young woman’s hopes and dreams of being crowned Miss Florida are going to culminate at the R.P. Funding Center in Lakeland this weekend.
Sarasota police train for active school shooting
Sarasota police are taking advantage of empty schools during the summer months as they train for an active school shooting.
Sarasota driver caught on camera driving on sidewalk to avoid rush hour traffic
After a resident told the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office about a driver who frequently would drive on the sidewalk to bypass rush hour traffic, a deputy decided to wait and watch — and caught them in the act.
TPD: 1 arrested after man stomped to death outside Tampa 7-Eleven
A suspect accused of killing a man in his 70s outside a Tampa convenience store early Friday morning has been arrested.
Gabby Petito murder: Brian Laundrie’s notebook confession revealed, 'I ended her life'
The first public glimpse of a confession Brian Laundrie left in a notebook in the Florida swamp where he killed himself last year reveals his final words.
Roe v. Wade overturned: U.S. Supreme Court's ruling adds fuel to Florida abortion battles
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling drew fiercely polarized reactions in Florida, with Gov. Ron DeSantis saying the state will "work to expand pro-life protections."
Discovery of Oriental fruit flies prompts fruit quarantine in St. Petersburg
The Florida Department of Agriculture says the movement of fruit, vegetables, and nuts in and out of St. Petersburg should halt to prevent the spread of Oriental fruit flies.
Tarpons pitcher lives double life as accomplished DJ
Tampa Tarpons pitcher, Chandler Champlain, is also a part-time DJ. Recently Champlain was added to the list of Yankees top 30 prospects in just his first full professional season.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Supreme Court abortion ruling: 'Prayers of millions have been answered'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says the "prayers of millions upon millions of Americans" have been answered following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
Pinellas County detention deputy arrested for domestic battery
A detention deputy in Pinellas County was arrested following a physical altercation inside a Largo home, officials said.
Florida may become abortion services safe haven for women in southeastern states
Florida's new law banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy has been controversial, but after the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, Florida could become the closest southeastern state that allows abortion and has operating clinics for women who seek one.
New Florida law allows police to ticket drivers playing music too loudly
The law goes into effect on July 1.
Tampa police investigating murder at 7-Eleven
Tampa police said a man died after he was found unconscious outside a 7-Eleven.
One year later, Surfside remembers 98 victims of condo collapse
A year ago in the middle of the night, a 12-story oceanfront condo building in Surfside, Florida, came down with a thunderous roar, leaving a giant pile of rubble and claiming 98 lives — one of the deadliest collapses in U.S. history.
Health officials investigate major meningococcal disease in Florida
A major outbreak of meningococcal disease is spreading in Florida. The bacteria causes infections that can quickly become deadly, and the CDC is now investigating along with the Florida Department of Health.
St. Pete Youth Farm’s new greenhouse fights food insecurity, teaches teens life lessons
Food insecurity impacts hundreds of thousands of people in the Tampa Bay area each year. It’s an issue especially in St. Petersburg where Feeding Tampa Bay reports more than 190,000 people in Pinellas County are considered food insecure.
20th annual St. Pete Pride Parade: Parking, parade route, events
St. Pete Pride's headline event is the parade that will take place this Saturday, June 25 – and maneuvering around downtown may be a challenge. Here's a list of resources and the event schedule to help you navigate the weekend.
Woman injured in New Port Richey shooting, deputies say
A woman was rushed to the hospital after a shooting at the intersection of Plathe Road and Rowan Road in New Port Richey Thursday evening.