Jewish Congregation of Venice threats deemed a hoax: Police

Venice police, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and Venice Fire Rescue went to the synagogue after it received phone calls threatening to “kill everyone.”

HCSO investigating death of an inmate

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation involving the death of an inmate. 

DeSantis warns Florida is ‘not Portland’ as state secures major federal immigration funding

Florida is receiving a major boost in federal funding as state and federal leaders announced Friday a "historic agreement" with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the 287(g) program.

Bradenton police investigating homicide after woman dies at scene of crash

A woman’s death is being investigated as a homicide after police say she suffered extensive injuries that were inconsistent with the crash scene where she was found.

Epic Universe Stardust Racers death was not an 'isolated incident' and ‘entirely preventable,' Ben Crump says

It's been almost two weeks since 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital. Since then, Ben Crump, the attorney representing the family of Zavala, said multiple other riders and witnesses have come forward to share similar experiences while riding the coaster.

Feed-A-Bull Pantry reopens at USF after major expansion

While not often discussed, food insecurity is a reality on many college campuses and that’s why USF has reopened its expanded Mosaic Feed-A-Bull Pantry, a vital resource for students struggling with access to food.

City of Clearwater moves forward with appraisal process to create city-owned electric utility company

Before the City of Clearwater decided to greenlight the appraisal process to create a city-owned electric utility company, residents voiced their support while Duke Energy employees touted how much they did for the community after last year's hurricanes. 

Clearwater council rejects proposal to rename street after Charlie Kirk

At Monday’s Clearwater City Council meeting, Council Member Ryan Cotton proposed renaming Court Street, a two-mile main artery running through downtown, to "Charlie Kirk Way."

Proposed budget cuts could impact NOAA during peak hurricane season

As Florida braces for the most dangerous part of hurricane season, concerns are growing over potential cuts to the agencies that track and forecast severe weather.