3 arrested after detectives uncover drugs at Hillsborough home, hotel: HCSO

Three people were arrested after Hillsborough County detectives served a search warrant at a home and a hotel room near Seffner, recovering illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Over 500 volunteers clear debris from Sarasota County coastlines

More than 500 volunteers spread out across 22 sites in Sarasota County on Saturday morning to clean up coastal areas as part of the annual International Coastal Cleanup.

Florida death row: Gov. DeSantis signs 18th death warrant in 2026

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed his 18th death warrant this year, setting an Oct. 20 execution date for William Reaves, who was convicted of killing an Indian River County sheriff's deputy in 1986.

Polk man charged with 4th DUI: 'Drunk and high on drugs'

A 76-year-old Lake Wales man is back behind bars after a traffic stop during which he showed deputies the rum he was drinking and admitted to doing a line of cocaine about 10 minutes earlier, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. 

Lost Tarpon Springs religious painting discovered in Greece after 103 years

A lost century-old religious painting from Tarpon Springs is one step closer to returning home after being discovered in a small town in Greece.

Florida minimum wage: Pay rises to $15 on Sept. 30

Florida restaurant owners and employees are bracing for an upcoming minimum wage increase that brings the state's baseline hourly pay rate to $15 on Sept. 30.

Tomasz Kosowski trial: Evidence reveals online searches before attorney death

A digital forensic detective laid out a chilling timeline about what he says Dr. Tomasz Kosowski reached and documented in the months before prosecutors say he killed Largo attorney Steven Cozzi.

Davenport High School student hit, killed by car while on electric scooter: PCSO

A 14-year-old boy died Thursday night after a vehicle struck his electric scooter at an intersection in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Dengue fever-related death reported in Hillsborough as mosquito treatments continue

More than 130 cases of dengue have been reported in Hillsborough County, making up 88% of the state’s total infections, according to most recent data from Florida health officials. 

Charges dropped against State Rep. Linda Chaney's husband after $105K repayment

The Pinellas County state attorney has dropped state fund theft charges against William Yovic, husband of State Rep. Linda Chaney, following full repayment of owed sales taxes.

David Jolly gains in governor's race as he focuses on data centers

The Florida governor's campaign got a jolt after a new poll showed Rep. Byron Donalds and Former Rep. David Jolly are locked in a tight race.

Common Cents Act could put end to penny production, targets nickel metal changes

The U.S. House and Senate have now passed the "Common Cents Act," which ends production of the penny. However, it also allows for the U.S. Mint to start looking for a new way to make nickels.

E-bike battery sparks house fire that kills dog, displaces 6 in New Port Richey

Heavy fire and smoke destroyed a New Port Richey home on Wednesday, displacing six people and killing a dog, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue.

Felon pulls gun on firefighters following Hernando County crash: HCSO

A man was arrested after he pointed a gun at firefighters who were attempting to provide him with medical help after a car crash on Thursday, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Florida sues Amazon over alleged hidden advertising charges

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined the Federal Trade Commission and 21 state attorneys general in a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the tech giant inflated online advertising costs and drove up consumer prices.