Florida issuing relief funds for residents in hard-hit counties to help pay insurance deductibles

Millions of dollars will be allocated from the state to housing partners in six counties, including DeSoto, Hardee, and Sarasota, to help residents pay their home insurance deductibles.

Man charged for killing witness planning on testifying against him in attempted murder trial, FDLE announces

Florida investigators said Marlon Burgess was arrested for killing a witness who was planning on testifying against him in an attempted murder trial. The 20-year-old victim had survived being shot by Burgess in 2019, and was getting ready to testify when he was found dead, FDLE said.

Wauchula great ape sanctuary hunkered down as Hurricane Ian barreled across Florida

When Hurricane Ian barreled through Florida a couple of weeks ago, it wasn't just people and their pets hunkering down for dear life. Sixty-nine great apes and nearly two dozen caretakers rode out the storm at their sanctuary in Wauchula. 

FHP: 2 bodies found in Hardee County after SUV swept away in floodwaters

Authorities say two people were found dead in Hardee County after an SUV was swept away by floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

Parts of Wauchula underwater in aftermath of Hurricane Ian

Parts of the Wauchula area were underwater Thursday after Hurricane Ian dumped rain on an already-saturated Hardee County, Florida.

Hardee County teen found safe following Missing Child Alert

A Hardee County teen who was the subject of a statewide Missing Child Alert has been safely located. No additional details were reported. 

Take a tour of Zolfo Springs Classic Caladiums flower farm

A Bay Area farm filled with acres of colorful flowers is giving the public a front-row seat to everything caladium next week.

Alligator bites 13-year-old in Hardee County

A teenager was hospitalized after she was bitten by an alligator in Hardee County.

Red Flag Warning issued as fire risk increases around Tampa Bay

Dry air and moderate to high winds are stoking concerns that brush fires could become a problem in Bay Area counties Wednesday.