Permanent memorial at Lakeland sports bar preserves fallen hero Maj. Cody Khork's legacy of service
A permanent memorial display now honors U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody Khork at a Lakeland sports bar following his death in the conflict with Iran. The tribute celebrates the fallen hero's legacy alongside a growing university scholarship fund created in his memory.
A permanent memorial display now honors U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody Khork at a Lakeland sports bar following his death in the conflict with Iran. The tribute celebrates the fallen hero's legacy alongside a growing university scholarship fund created in his memory.
13-year-old cancer survivor returns to pitch in All-Star game after stem cell transplant
A 13-year-old baseball player returned to the mound Friday night at Bayshore Little League in Tampa after beating bone marrow cancer.
A 13-year-old baseball player returned to the mound Friday night at Bayshore Little League in Tampa after beating bone marrow cancer.
Man arrested for shooting stepson, crashing into Manatee County deputy's patrol car: MCSO
A man is behind bars Friday after shooting his stepson and hitting a Manatee County deputy's patrol car while trying to drive away, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
A man is behind bars Friday after shooting his stepson and hitting a Manatee County deputy's patrol car while trying to drive away, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Suspect arrested for murder, robbery after deadly beating in Tampa: Police
Tampa police arrested a 36-year-old man on first-degree murder and robbery charges after a man was found beaten to death last Saturday on West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Tampa police arrested a 36-year-old man on first-degree murder and robbery charges after a man was found beaten to death last Saturday on West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Clearwater firefighters rescue pet from house fire
Firefighters raced to a Clearwater neighborhood Friday afternoon after a house fire erupted on Arden Avenue.
Firefighters raced to a Clearwater neighborhood Friday afternoon after a house fire erupted on Arden Avenue.
Homicide investigation underway after 1 found dead, another injured in Palm River area
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that happened Friday afternoon in the Palm River neighborhood.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that happened Friday afternoon in the Palm River neighborhood.
Monkey spotted near Mount Dora's Lakeside Inn as sightings continue across Central Florida
A monkey believed to be a rhesus macaque was spotted in Mount Dora, marking the latest reported sighting of the nonnative primates in Central Florida.
A monkey believed to be a rhesus macaque was spotted in Mount Dora, marking the latest reported sighting of the nonnative primates in Central Florida.
Hillsborough County budget savings: Committee proposes $680M in spending cuts
Hillsborough County leaders are reviewing a sweeping government efficiency report that proposes cutting nearly $680 million from the local budget by eliminating various public programs and contracts.
Hillsborough County leaders are reviewing a sweeping government efficiency report that proposes cutting nearly $680 million from the local budget by eliminating various public programs and contracts.
Polk County undercover detectives catch an illegal immigrant trying to meet fictitious teen for sex: PCSO
For the second day in a row, undercover detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said they busted a man trying to meet a fictitious teenage girl for sex.
For the second day in a row, undercover detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said they busted a man trying to meet a fictitious teenage girl for sex.
Manatee County couple loses everything in fire — but two items survive
A retired veteran and his wife — both 78 years old — narrowly escaped their burning Ellenton home Saturday morning after waking up to the sound of crackling flames.
A retired veteran and his wife — both 78 years old — narrowly escaped their burning Ellenton home Saturday morning after waking up to the sound of crackling flames.
Florida man tries to steal medical helicopter waiting to transport patients after I-75 crash: FHP
A Florida man who claimed he saw the anti-Christ moments before troopers say he lost control of his pickup truck and crashed into another vehicle on I-75 in Hernando County is accused of trying to steal a medical helicopter that landed at the scene to take patients to an area hospital.
A Florida man who claimed he saw the anti-Christ moments before troopers say he lost control of his pickup truck and crashed into another vehicle on I-75 in Hernando County is accused of trying to steal a medical helicopter that landed at the scene to take patients to an area hospital.
Mock trial summer camp: Over 100 students try case at Hillsborough County courthouse
A fictional cyberstalking case came to a close Friday as more than 100 high schoolers completed a week-long mock trial summer camp at the Hillsborough County courthouse.
A fictional cyberstalking case came to a close Friday as more than 100 high schoolers completed a week-long mock trial summer camp at the Hillsborough County courthouse.
Faizon Love: 'Elf' actor released from Hillsborough County jail after contempt charge
An actor famous for playing the manager in the holiday classic "Elf" was released from a Florida jail Friday after serving a sentence for contempt of court.
An actor famous for playing the manager in the holiday classic "Elf" was released from a Florida jail Friday after serving a sentence for contempt of court.
Florida Attorney General Uthmeier launches Major League Baseball uniform probe
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued an investigative subpoena to Major League Baseball, launching a formal probe into allegations of selective uniform rule enforcement and religious discrimination against Christian players.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued an investigative subpoena to Major League Baseball, launching a formal probe into allegations of selective uniform rule enforcement and religious discrimination against Christian players.
Charges lowered for Florida woman accused of firing gunshot through wall during argument with boyfriend
A Pinellas County woman pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal mischief for firing a gun through her boyfriend’s bedroom wall. According to a police report, the January 2026 incident happened during an argument over a backpack.
A Pinellas County woman pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal mischief for firing a gun through her boyfriend’s bedroom wall. According to a police report, the January 2026 incident happened during an argument over a backpack.
Ruskin residents accused of fighting detectives serving a search warrant during child porn investigation
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested three people following an investigation that led detectives to discover files of child sexual abuse material on a cellphone inside a Ruskin home.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested three people following an investigation that led detectives to discover files of child sexual abuse material on a cellphone inside a Ruskin home.
Tips to keep your air conditioning bill lower this summer
Summer is officially here, and that means summer power bills are here too.
Summer is officially here, and that means summer power bills are here too.
Scientology wins battle over Clearwater street, lawsuit looms
After hours of heated debate, Clearwater City Council voted 3-2 Thursday night to approve a plan that will allow the Church of Scientology to take control of a section of South Garden Avenue.
After hours of heated debate, Clearwater City Council voted 3-2 Thursday night to approve a plan that will allow the Church of Scientology to take control of a section of South Garden Avenue.
Florida execution of 74-year-old death row inmate Dusty Ray Spencer reignites debate
The scheduled execution of a 74-year-old Florida death row inmate is renewing debate over the use of capital punishment and whether age should factor into executions.
The scheduled execution of a 74-year-old Florida death row inmate is renewing debate over the use of capital punishment and whether age should factor into executions.
Two people dead after shooting inside Brandon home
Deputies are investigating a deadly Thursday afternoon shooting inside a Brandon home that left a man and a woman dead.
Deputies are investigating a deadly Thursday afternoon shooting inside a Brandon home that left a man and a woman dead.