Video: Florida man asks repo driver 'Do you want to die?' before firing gun
Deputies arrested a Lehigh Acres man early Tuesday morning after he allegedly pointed a gun at a repossession driver, threatened to kill him and fired a shot.
Deputies arrested a Lehigh Acres man early Tuesday morning after he allegedly pointed a gun at a repossession driver, threatened to kill him and fired a shot.
Largo 10-car crash sends 4 to hospital including 1 with life-threatening injuries: LPD
Largo police are investigating a 10-vehicle crash that injured four people and shut down northbound traffic on 66th Street N Wednesday morning.
Largo police are investigating a 10-vehicle crash that injured four people and shut down northbound traffic on 66th Street N Wednesday morning.
Florida woman allegedly drugs man she met at club, steals his nearly $100K Rolex: police
A woman was arrested after allegedly meeting a man at a club in South Florida, going home with him and drugging him before stealing his nearly $100,000 Rolex watch, according to court records.
A woman was arrested after allegedly meeting a man at a club in South Florida, going home with him and drugging him before stealing his nearly $100,000 Rolex watch, according to court records.
Florida considers blocking undocumented students from career programs, technical schools
Florida officials are considering whether to block undocumented students from enrolling in career and technical education programs.
Florida officials are considering whether to block undocumented students from enrolling in career and technical education programs.
Polk bicyclist killed in hit-and-run; driver arrested: PCSO
A 56-year-old bicyclist was killed Sunday night after being hit by a pickup truck near Lakeland, and the driver was later arrested after Polk County deputies say he left the scene.
A 56-year-old bicyclist was killed Sunday night after being hit by a pickup truck near Lakeland, and the driver was later arrested after Polk County deputies say he left the scene.
Video: Deputies rescue 2 men sitting on tree limb after boat capsized in Hillsborough River
Two boaters were rescued Tuesday afternoon after their boat capsized, forcing them to climb onto a tree limb over the Hillsborough River.
Two boaters were rescued Tuesday afternoon after their boat capsized, forcing them to climb onto a tree limb over the Hillsborough River.
Clearwater group submits 9,000+ signatures seeking to overturn Scientology's Garden Avenue deal
A months-long fight over a 470-foot stretch of South Garden Avenue is set to reach a new milestone Wednesday as opponents of Clearwater's decision to hand over the public street to the Church of Scientology prepare to deliver thousands of petition signatures to City Hall.
A months-long fight over a 470-foot stretch of South Garden Avenue is set to reach a new milestone Wednesday as opponents of Clearwater's decision to hand over the public street to the Church of Scientology prepare to deliver thousands of petition signatures to City Hall.
Fugitive captured at the border sentenced for kidnapping, raping Florida teen in 1992
A 58-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison for a 1992 kidnapping and sexual assault in Boynton Beach after spending more than three decades on the run, authorities said.
A 58-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison for a 1992 kidnapping and sexual assault in Boynton Beach after spending more than three decades on the run, authorities said.
Search continues for missing Florida paddleboarder last seen 4 miles off coast
A multi-agency search is underway off Jupiter Beach after a 48-year-old paddleboarder vanished roughly four miles out at sea, officials said.
A multi-agency search is underway off Jupiter Beach after a 48-year-old paddleboarder vanished roughly four miles out at sea, officials said.
Wind shear and Saharan dust stifle Atlantic tropical development
A lone tropical disturbance in the middle of the Atlantic holds a low 30% chance of development as El Niño conditions stifle storm formation.
A lone tropical disturbance in the middle of the Atlantic holds a low 30% chance of development as El Niño conditions stifle storm formation.
Fourth Florida resident dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said.
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said.
Parents push back as Pinellas County Schools consider closing seven schools
Emotions ran high on Tuesday night as families packed meetings throughout Pinellas County. Parents and students came looking for answers about how the proposed school closures could affect their families.
Emotions ran high on Tuesday night as families packed meetings throughout Pinellas County. Parents and students came looking for answers about how the proposed school closures could affect their families.
Rays stadium project raises concerns about future of HCC tennis center
The proposed new Tampa Bay Rays stadium is raising questions about what could happen to Hillsborough College's popular tennis center.
The proposed new Tampa Bay Rays stadium is raising questions about what could happen to Hillsborough College's popular tennis center.
Kitten named Bungee recovering after nearly 55-foot fall from St. Petersburg overpass
A kitten that took a nearly 55-foot plunge from an I-275 overpass in St. Petersburg is making progress in his recovery.
A kitten that took a nearly 55-foot plunge from an I-275 overpass in St. Petersburg is making progress in his recovery.
Hillsborough brothers arrested after child sex abuse material investigation leads to standoff: HCSO
A 43-year-old convicted felon was arrested Tuesday following an armed standoff during a child sexual abuse material search warrant in Plant City.
A 43-year-old convicted felon was arrested Tuesday following an armed standoff during a child sexual abuse material search warrant in Plant City.
St. Petersburg residents weigh in on city’s sidewalk master plan
St. Petersburg is mapping out where it needs more sidewalks and residents are getting a say in what comes next.
St. Petersburg is mapping out where it needs more sidewalks and residents are getting a say in what comes next.
Officers testify on day two of trial for plastic surgeon charged with murdering Pinellas County attorney
Tuesday, several law enforcement officers embedded in the investigation testified in the trial for a former plastic surgeon who's accused of murdering a Pinellas County attorney.
Tuesday, several law enforcement officers embedded in the investigation testified in the trial for a former plastic surgeon who's accused of murdering a Pinellas County attorney.
Hillsborough County cat tests positive for rabies, area of Gibsonton under 60-day rabies alert
Officials with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County have issued a 60-day rabies alert for part of the Gibsonton area after a cat recently tested positive for the virus.
Officials with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County have issued a 60-day rabies alert for part of the Gibsonton area after a cat recently tested positive for the virus.
Florida governor candidates clash over home insurance and AI data centers
Byron Donalds and David Jolly are pitching sharply contrasting proposals to overhaul home insurance costs and regulate AI technology as the Florida governor race enters its final seven weeks.
Byron Donalds and David Jolly are pitching sharply contrasting proposals to overhaul home insurance costs and regulate AI technology as the Florida governor race enters its final seven weeks.
Pinellas County deputies arrest 15 men in Operation Cyber Shield, cracking down on child sex crimes
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office arrested 15 men during a multi-day undercover operation cracking down on child sex crimes.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office arrested 15 men during a multi-day undercover operation cracking down on child sex crimes.