Operation Walk Florida performs over 70 free surgeries in Guatemala

A team of about 65 medical professionals from across Florida is back home this week after completing a week-long medical mission in Antigua, Guatemala, where they helped dozens of patients walk again.

Florida Gov. DeSantis, Lt. Gov. Collins unveil Benjamin Franklin statue in Apalachicola

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins unveiled a new Benjamin Franklin statue on Wednesday in Apalachicola. The statue is part of DeSantis' ongoing mission to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence coming in 2026.

Shrimpers for life: A Tampa legacy on the line

The Versaggi family has been a pillar of the Tampa shrimping industry for over a century, with four generations now dedicated to the business.

Traffic relief may be coming to Riverview as commissioners hear plan to extend Selmon Expressway

Hillsborough County Commissioners will take up one of Riverview’s biggest traffic headaches Wednesday morning as they listen to an update on a plan to extend the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway south to Big Bend Road.

Florida councilman who mocked Kirk assassination as ‘sacrifice’ to gun ‘Lords’ faces resignation demands

A Florida village councilman is under pressure to resign from his post after mocking Charlie Kirk's shocking assassination as a "fitting sacrifice" to firearm "Lords," but has so far rebuffed stepping down.

Brooksville man charged after threatening people with knife at Spring Hill gas station: HCSO

A Brooksville man who threatened people with a knife at a Spring Hill gas station on Saturday is facing aggravated assault charges, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

'Deacon of Death' set to be executed in killings of two Hillsborough County women

Hillsborough County killer Samuel Smithers is about to face the final punishment. The so-called "Deacon of Death" is slated to be executed on October 14. 

Substitute teacher accused of striking autistic student's face with lunch box

A substitute teacher at Oakhurst Elementary School has been arrested after striking a special needs student with a lunch box containing a mental canister, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.