Charlie Strong named new USF football coach

The University of South Florida announced Sunday that former Texas coach Charlie Strong has agreed to become the next football coach for the Bulls.

Family of little boy's balloon sent to heaven found in Georgia

The family of the little boy who sent a helium balloon to his father in heaven was located on Wednesday evening in Oxford, Georgia. 

Hometown Heroes: The Figy spirit of giving

Norman Figy was making a list and checking it twice as he sorted through the food donations at the Tampa tent for Metropolitan Ministries. He and his wife Donna have been volunteering at the charity for more than 20 years.

Extraordinary Ordinariess: Chely at Metropolitan Ministries

The kitchen at the Tampa campus of Metropolitan Ministries is operating on the level of a five star restaurant.

Fredericksburg Christian HS student makes half-court buzzer-beater shot to win basketball game

Down by two - two seconds left - a miracle shot to win the game is your only chance! You take the shot. SWISH! Trey Green's unbelievable half-court shot that gave his team the victory was captured on video during a Virginia high school basketball game this week.

USF's Willie Taggart named Oregon head coach

University of South Florida's Willie Taggart will be leaving the Bulls to become the head coach for the Oregon Ducks, ESPN reported Wednesday morning. 

Waukegan cop dragged by stolen car during gas station getaway

Waukegan Police tried to arrest the driver of a stolen silver car Saturday night as they stopped to pump gas.

Rowdies make first big push to join Major League Soccer

The Tampa Bay Rowdies made a huge announcement for soccer fans and the Bay Area Tuesday. The team is looking to head to Major League Soccer.

Bondi won't 'confirm or deny' Trump speculation

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi offered little information Tuesday about her future or her discussions with President-elect Donald Trump, as she made one of her first appearances in Tallahassee since meeting with Trump last week in New York.

Christmas wreath thief caught on camera in Atlanta

An Atlanta homeowner’s security camera caught a real life “Grinch” stealing a Christmas wreath off of their door.

Florida may be pondering 'novel' lethal injection change

In a move that would be certain to spur more litigation over the state's already embattled death penalty, Florida corrections officials appear to be planning what could be a dramatic change to the triple-drug lethal injection process --- including the use of a drug never before used for executions.

General Tso's chicken inventor has died

NEW YORK (AP) — The chef who has been credited with inventing General Tso's chicken — a world-famous Chinese food staple that is not served in China — has died in Taiwan.

Ford recalls more than 680,000 vehicles for seatbelt malfunction

Ford Motor Company issued a safety recall for 680,872 vehicles due to seatbelt restraints that may fail during a crash. 

Record-setting 2016 hurricane season comes to an end

It’s official: The 2016 Atlantic hurricane season wraps up today with 15 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. It was the busiest Atlantic season since 2012.

FPL customers to see higher electric bills

State regulators Tuesday unanimously approved a settlement agreement that includes $811 million in base-rate increases for customers of Florida Power & Light --- with $400 million slated to take effect Jan. 1.

Bill seeks to end 'tampon tax' in Florida

Following the lead of other states, a South Florida House member filed a proposal Tuesday to create a sales-tax exemption for feminine hygiene products.

WATCH: Tiny goat, big adorable jumps

It's hard not to watch this tiny 4-week-old goat jump around all day!

Bucs win at Raymond James Stadium 14-5

Bucs are off to a great start at Raymond James Stadium Sunday afternoon! Fans are pumped, the red is flowing throughout the stadium as the Bucs hope to make it past .500 today!

Fidel Castro has died at age 90

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has died at age 90, his brother, President Raul Castro announced late Friday on state television.