Hillsborough County approves $70M in stormwater upgrades after 2024 hurricane season

Thousands of families across the Bay Area are still recovering from the devastating 2024 hurricane season that flooded neighborhoods which had never taken on water before. 

Pinellas County father arrested on drug and gun charges after infant overdoses on fentanyl: PPPD

A felon was arrested in Pinellas Park Tuesday after an investigation that began last year for multiple drug crimes, including the near-death of his child who accidentally consumed fentanyl and overdosed, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.

Trump administration's Endangered Species Committee approves loophole to allow Gulf oil drilling

A meeting of the federal Endangered Species Committee ended in a vote to approve the sidestepping of endangered species regulations for oil developers to drill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Look, but don’t touch! What to know about tussock moth caterpillars

If you’ve spent any time outside lately, you may have noticed a tiny, fuzzy, uninvited guest covering cars, patio furniture, or local park benches.

New Dade City 911 center enhances emergency services across Pasco County

Pasco County is bolstering its emergency infrastructure with the opening of a brand-new 911 Communications Center in Dade City, a move officials say will improve response times and system reliability.

Ohio man gets 20.5 years in prison for I-75 DUI crash that killed 2 in Sarasota County: FHP

An Ohio man was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison after a deadly DUI crash on Interstate 75 that killed two people last December in Sarasota County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Former Congressman Bill Young’s son accused of giving teen alcohol, cigarettes and paying $300 for nude photo

The son of former Congressman Bill Young has been arrested after deputies said he made sexual comments toward a teenager, gave her cigarettes and alcohol and paid $300 for a naked photo.

Governor DeSantis signs bill to name airport for President Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis wasted little time signing a bill that will rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.

DeSantis signs death warrant for 1976 murder

As a stay remains in place for an execution that was scheduled for Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed the death warrant for a man convicted of raping and murdering his brother’s 13-year-old stepdaughter nearly 50 years ago.

1 person dead after semi-trucks collide on US 98: PCSO

One person is dead after two semi-trucks collided with each other along US 98, just north of Lakeland, according to Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

1 hospitalized, power lines down after single-vehicle crash: HCFR

One person has been hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash in Brooksville, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.

1 hospitalized in Bartow shooting near courthouse: PCSO

One person was hospitalized when shots were fired near the Polk County Courthouse in Bartow on Wednesday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.