Florida man accused of exposing himself, throwing TV at deputies: ‘Imma kill y'all’

A Florida man was arrested after Bay County deputies say he exposed his genitals, threw household items, including a television, from an apartment balcony onto vehicles and threatened to kill law enforcement officers.

Bikes from the Heart: Sacred Heart ministry hits 3,000 bike milestone in Tampa

A volunteer-run ministry at Sacred Heart Catholic Church reached a major milestone by presenting its 3,000th refurbished bicycle to a client of the Tampa Hope homeless shelter on Saturday morning. 

Brandon 'street takeover' leads to 16 arrests: FHP

A street takeover involving over a dozen vehicles and pedestrians led to 16 arrests early Saturday morning in Brandon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Former Bucs star Devin White lists sprawling mansion near Odessa for $3.5M

When a love of horses, shoes and football come together, you get a jaw-dropping rural residence fit for a Super Bowl champion. The sprawling 7.6-acre estate near Odessa is the home of former Tampa Bay Bucs linebacker Devin White. He listed his mansion in April for 3.5 million.

Florida cold case suspect allegedly confesses to 1987 murder and reveals secret crime-scene details

A Florida man charged in the 1987 killing of a 20-year-old mother allegedly confessed after contacting authorities himself and investigators say he described details of the crime scene that had never been publicly released.

Lithia drug overdose investigation leads to first-degree murder arrest

An accused drug dealer is behind bars on a first-degree murder charge after Hillsborough deputies said she gave a deadly dose of fentanyl and carfentanil to a woman who overdosed last year. 

Hillsborough juvenile detention center set to close at end of August

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice says the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center will close at the end of August.

Mike Beltran sues political group over doctored campaign image

Former State Rep. Mike Beltran sued a political action committee that he says forged an image of him that did not depict reality, and that it failed to disclose it was built with AI — as required under Florida law.

Sarasota County primary: Candidates warn voters of fake campaign guides

Sarasota County commissioners and local candidates are demanding an investigation into out-of-state organizations they claim are using artificial intelligence and fabricated voter guides to deceive voters ahead of Tuesday's primary election.

Polk County Public Schools joins other districts in banning smart glasses

Polk County Public Schools joined other school districts in the Tampa Bay area by banning Ray-Ban Meta glasses and similar wearable smart technology from classrooms.

St. Pete Free Clinic expands food pantry to Lealman

In an effort to combat rising hunger across Pinellas County, the St. Pete Free Clinic opened a market-style food pantry in Lealman.

Ebisu Life opens largest store in Tampa

A massive destination for Japanese snacks, arcade games and anime collectibles officially opened Friday in Tampa Palms.

Gibsonton break-in leads to gun discharge during arrest

Three men were arrested early Friday morning after being caught attempting to burglarize a Gibsonton business, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

Polk County saw palmetto berry poacher picked up on university property: PCSO

Deputies arrested Rodney Michael after security officers found his pickup truck loaded with illegally harvested saw palmetto berries hidden on Warner University property.

North Manatee Soccer Club allegedly loses over $146K to former treasurer’s personal expenses

A former North Manatee Munity Soccer Club treasurer faces a first-degree felony charge after investigators found she allegedly stole over $146,000 in club funds to buy jewelry, take a cruise, and fund personal travel, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.