Lithia brush fire spreads, leaves 1 person critically injured: HCFR
A brush fire in Lithia scorched approximately 10 acres on Friday afternoon, sending one person to the hospital in critical condition, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A brush fire in Lithia scorched approximately 10 acres on Friday afternoon, sending one person to the hospital in critical condition, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Teachers, community mourn 4-year-old and grandmother killed in Largo mobile home fire: 'She was the light'
Friday, a memorial filled with flowers, stuffed animals and a rosary sat in front of what’s left of the Largo home where four-year-old Rahzi lived with her father and her grandmother.
Friday, a memorial filled with flowers, stuffed animals and a rosary sat in front of what’s left of the Largo home where four-year-old Rahzi lived with her father and her grandmother.
Judge weighs constitutionality of Florida’s new congressional district map
The future of Florida’s new congressional map is now in the hands of a Leon County judge after attorneys for voting rights groups and the state squared off in court over whether the redistricting plan is unconstitutional.
The future of Florida’s new congressional map is now in the hands of a Leon County judge after attorneys for voting rights groups and the state squared off in court over whether the redistricting plan is unconstitutional.
Lakeland nonprofit opens $6.5M apartment buildings for chronically homeless residents
Gospel Inc. recently opened new permanent apartments in Lakeland for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. It is much more than just a roof over their heads; it is a place to build new skills and find a sense of community.
Gospel Inc. recently opened new permanent apartments in Lakeland for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. It is much more than just a roof over their heads; it is a place to build new skills and find a sense of community.
Tampa girls flag football: 4 Bay Area teams compete for state titles
Hillsborough and Pinellas County teams are taking over the AdventHealth Training Center this weekend as they compete for high school girls' flag football state championships.
Hillsborough and Pinellas County teams are taking over the AdventHealth Training Center this weekend as they compete for high school girls' flag football state championships.
Manatee County father arrested after child finds gun under bed, accidentally shoots 5-year-old sibling: MCSO
A Manatee County man is facing a felony charge after investigators say one of his children found a gun under his father's bed and accidentally shot his 5-year-old sibling inside their home in March.
A Manatee County man is facing a felony charge after investigators say one of his children found a gun under his father's bed and accidentally shot his 5-year-old sibling inside their home in March.
Sarasota police credit major crime reduction to the impact of Real-Time Operations Center technology
Even with more people moving to the area and an ever-changing landscape, the city of Sarasota is seeing a decrease in crime. The Sarasota Police Department reports an 18% decrease in crime across the city.
Even with more people moving to the area and an ever-changing landscape, the city of Sarasota is seeing a decrease in crime. The Sarasota Police Department reports an 18% decrease in crime across the city.
Mr. Ginger, smallest and youngest rescued Sloth World sloth, has died, zoo says
Mr. Ginger, the youngest and smallest sloth rescued from Sloth World Orlando and brought to the Central Florida Zoo, has died, the zoo said. He was humanely euthanized on Friday afternoon, FOX 35 has learned.
Mr. Ginger, the youngest and smallest sloth rescued from Sloth World Orlando and brought to the Central Florida Zoo, has died, the zoo said. He was humanely euthanized on Friday afternoon, FOX 35 has learned.
Florida daycare worker claims she ‘spazzed out’ while violently beating infant: BCSO
A Florida daycare worker is behind bars after deputies say she admitted to "spazzing out" and violently slamming a 3-month-old infant into a crib, causing catastrophic injuries.
A Florida daycare worker is behind bars after deputies say she admitted to "spazzing out" and violently slamming a 3-month-old infant into a crib, causing catastrophic injuries.
Rays, Tampa leaders shed light on $2.3B proposed ballpark
Bay Area leaders met at Old Tampa City Hall on Friday to discuss a new memorandum of understanding for a $2.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays ballpark project.
Bay Area leaders met at Old Tampa City Hall on Friday to discuss a new memorandum of understanding for a $2.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays ballpark project.
Video: Florida woman suspected of drunk driving, falls asleep, slams into home
A Florida woman who was caught on camera crashing into a home has been arrested for DUI.
A Florida woman who was caught on camera crashing into a home has been arrested for DUI.
Julio Foolio murder: Jury reaches verdict in penalty phase for 4 men convicted of killing Florida rapper
A jury has reached a verdict in the penalty phase of the four men convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Florida rapper Julio Foolio.
A jury has reached a verdict in the penalty phase of the four men convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Florida rapper Julio Foolio.
Baby rescued, suspect killed during human trafficking operation with ties to Tampa: FDLE
An 11-month-old baby was rescued after a months-long human trafficking operation that led to the death of its suspected human trafficker, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
An 11-month-old baby was rescued after a months-long human trafficking operation that led to the death of its suspected human trafficker, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida for 2nd time this month, records show
Rapper Kodak Black has been arrested in Florida for a second time this month, just a week after he was booked into the Orange County Jail on a drug trafficking charge.
Rapper Kodak Black has been arrested in Florida for a second time this month, just a week after he was booked into the Orange County Jail on a drug trafficking charge.
Convicted felon, known gang member arrested for drug trafficking: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a convicted felon and known gang member on Wednesday after serving a search warrant in Apollo Beach.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a convicted felon and known gang member on Wednesday after serving a search warrant in Apollo Beach.
Tampa advocates, parents push for solutions ahead of possible ‘teen takeover’ events
Tampa police will be out in full force this weekend preparing for the possibility of two "teen takeover" events in Tampa.
Tampa police will be out in full force this weekend preparing for the possibility of two "teen takeover" events in Tampa.
Rising childcare costs make summer fun more difficult: Affordable Bay Area options for families
Kari Thomas is a South Tampa mom. She wants to give her child everything but said the cost makes that impossible.
Kari Thomas is a South Tampa mom. She wants to give her child everything but said the cost makes that impossible.
Tampa city leaders approve $35M to jumpstart work for Ybor Harbor waterfront development
Construction can now move forward with a long-neglected industrial area along Tampa’s waterfront, transforming it into a mixed-use destination called Ybor Harbor.
Construction can now move forward with a long-neglected industrial area along Tampa’s waterfront, transforming it into a mixed-use destination called Ybor Harbor.
Rays, city of Tampa and Hillsborough County agree on new funding deal for $2.3B proposed stadium
A memorandum of understanding has been reached between the Tampa Bay Rays, Hillsborough County and the city of Tampa on a $2.3 billion ballpark that would be built on the campus of Hillsborough College in West Tampa.
A memorandum of understanding has been reached between the Tampa Bay Rays, Hillsborough County and the city of Tampa on a $2.3 billion ballpark that would be built on the campus of Hillsborough College in West Tampa.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers release 2026 NFL schedule
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially released their 2026 regular-season schedule, revealing a challenging slate as the team looks to regain control of the NFC South and return to playoff contention.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially released their 2026 regular-season schedule, revealing a challenging slate as the team looks to regain control of the NFC South and return to playoff contention.