4 children found home alone while Florida mom was on 3-day cruise
A Florida mother is accused of leaving her four children, including a two-month-old infant, home by themselves while she went on a three-day cruise.
A Florida mother is accused of leaving her four children, including a two-month-old infant, home by themselves while she went on a three-day cruise.
Florida Amendment 3 calculator: Projected county funding cuts
Florida voters will decide on Amendment 3 in November, a measure that would increase the homestead exemption while lowering the cap on increases in assessments for non-homesteaded property.
Florida voters will decide on Amendment 3 in November, a measure that would increase the homestead exemption while lowering the cap on increases in assessments for non-homesteaded property.
Florida executes 77-year-old man convicted of 1995 Polk County hammer attack murder
A 77-year-old man convicted of beating a woman to death with a hammer in 1995 was executed Tuesday evening at the Florida State Prison.
A 77-year-old man convicted of beating a woman to death with a hammer in 1995 was executed Tuesday evening at the Florida State Prison.
Bradenton non-profit seeks bicycle donations to prevent homelessness
A Bradenton non-profit is calling on community members to donate bicycles as rising food prices and gas costs drive up local demand for reliable transportation.
A Bradenton non-profit is calling on community members to donate bicycles as rising food prices and gas costs drive up local demand for reliable transportation.
NICU admissions: TGH doctors explain rise in newborn care cases
Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions have risen across the country — and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has noticed the trend, too.
Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions have risen across the country — and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has noticed the trend, too.
Premier Sports Campus North: New pickleball and swim hub coming soon to Manatee County
Manatee County officials are inching closer to opening the new Athletics and Aquatics Center at Premier Sports Campus North in Lakewood Ranch.
Manatee County officials are inching closer to opening the new Athletics and Aquatics Center at Premier Sports Campus North in Lakewood Ranch.
Lakeland woman details grueling dengue fever recovery as cases rise
A Polk County woman is sharing her experience with dengue fever as a way to caution people, with dengue cases continuing to rise throughout Florida and in Tampa Bay.
A Polk County woman is sharing her experience with dengue fever as a way to caution people, with dengue cases continuing to rise throughout Florida and in Tampa Bay.
Frostproof triple murder: TJ Wiggins found guilty on all counts
A jury unanimously found Tony Lee "TJ" Wiggins Jr. guilty in the 2020 killings of three men who were on a night fishing trip near Frostproof.
A jury unanimously found Tony Lee "TJ" Wiggins Jr. guilty in the 2020 killings of three men who were on a night fishing trip near Frostproof.
Nonprofit assisted living community celebrates 50 years in Pasco
Sunshine Christian Homes has spent the past five decades building a community around faith, care and connection.
Sunshine Christian Homes has spent the past five decades building a community around faith, care and connection.
Florida unveils new driver license and ID card design filled with state pride: Here's what to know
Florida is rolling out newly designed driver licenses and identification cards featuring images highlighting the state's history and landmarks.
Florida is rolling out newly designed driver licenses and identification cards featuring images highlighting the state's history and landmarks.
Florida pharmacist accused of writing fake oxycodone prescriptions
A Williston Walgreens pharmacist faces 44 criminal charges after police said she wrote fraudulent prescriptions for oxycodone and used her own driver's license to process the sales.
A Williston Walgreens pharmacist faces 44 criminal charges after police said she wrote fraudulent prescriptions for oxycodone and used her own driver's license to process the sales.
Hernando man killed after firing at family, deputies near Brooksville: HCSO
A man is dead after Hernando County deputies say he fired at family members and responding deputies during a violent argument over missing food Sunday afternoon, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
A man is dead after Hernando County deputies say he fired at family members and responding deputies during a violent argument over missing food Sunday afternoon, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa rain chances increase as weather pattern shifts
Tampa is shifting back into a late-summer weather pattern this week as dry air moves out and humidity levels rise.
Tampa is shifting back into a late-summer weather pattern this week as dry air moves out and humidity levels rise.
E-bike safety: Why the right helmet matters for young riders
Doctors and safety experts are warning parents about a dramatic rise in pediatric emergency room visits tied to high-speed e-bikes and e-scooters, as new survey data highlights widespread helmet misuse across Florida.
Doctors and safety experts are warning parents about a dramatic rise in pediatric emergency room visits tied to high-speed e-bikes and e-scooters, as new survey data highlights widespread helmet misuse across Florida.
Pinellas County resident dies from Vibrio vulnificus: FDOH
A Pinellas County resident has died from Vibrio vulnificus, according to updated data from the Florida Department of Health.
A Pinellas County resident has died from Vibrio vulnificus, according to updated data from the Florida Department of Health.
Tropical Storm Fay returns as twin Atlantic systems form
Forecasters are monitoring two active tropical storms in the open Atlantic Ocean alongside the inland remnants of a Pacific hurricane.
Forecasters are monitoring two active tropical storms in the open Atlantic Ocean alongside the inland remnants of a Pacific hurricane.
Woman hospitalized after overnight shooting outside Salem's Fresh Eats in St. Petersburg: Police
Police are investigating an overnight shooting after a woman in a car was shot several times outside a St. Petersburg restaurant.
Police are investigating an overnight shooting after a woman in a car was shot several times outside a St. Petersburg restaurant.
Florida attorney general asks judge to halt new OpenAI model development
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is escalating his legal fight against OpenAI, filing a request for a temporary injunction, asking a judge to temporarily stop the development of new artificial intelligence models until additional safety measures are in place.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is escalating his legal fight against OpenAI, filing a request for a temporary injunction, asking a judge to temporarily stop the development of new artificial intelligence models until additional safety measures are in place.
Eckerd College search and rescue team earns $364,000 state grant
For more than five decades, Eckerd College students have volunteered their time to help boaters in distress across the Tampa Bay area. Now, a new $364,000 state grant is helping ensure the student-run search and rescue operation can continue that mission with updated boats and infrastructure.
For more than five decades, Eckerd College students have volunteered their time to help boaters in distress across the Tampa Bay area. Now, a new $364,000 state grant is helping ensure the student-run search and rescue operation can continue that mission with updated boats and infrastructure.
David Jolly addresses campaign cash gap in Florida governor race
The race for Florida's next governor might be tight in the polls, but on the fundraising front, there's not much of a fight. Byron Donalds has brought in nearly eight times as much money as David Jolly.
The race for Florida's next governor might be tight in the polls, but on the fundraising front, there's not much of a fight. Byron Donalds has brought in nearly eight times as much money as David Jolly.