Tampa man accused of striking his girlfriend with his car following altercation: HCSO
A Tampa man is facing attempted murder charges after investigators say he struck his girlfriend with a vehicle after they got into an altercation.
A Tampa man is facing attempted murder charges after investigators say he struck his girlfriend with a vehicle after they got into an altercation.
Six men allegedly kidnapped two people at vacation resort, tortured them at boat ramp: FBI
Six men allegedly kidnapped two people at a Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Florida and tortured them, according to officials.
Six men allegedly kidnapped two people at a Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Florida and tortured them, according to officials.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One could become first named storm of 2026 hurricane season
Potential Tropical Cyclone One, which was sitting over Texas on Tuesday morning, has the potential to become the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One, which was sitting over Texas on Tuesday morning, has the potential to become the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Pasco County boys raise more than $400 for 10-year-old friend critically injured in SR-52 bicycle crash
Two boys spent Monday afternoon selling cold drinks along a busy Holiday roadway to raise money for a friend critically injured in a recent bicycle crash.
Two boys spent Monday afternoon selling cold drinks along a busy Holiday roadway to raise money for a friend critically injured in a recent bicycle crash.
More than 40 insurers lower Florida home and auto insurance rates
Florida’s auto and home insurance markets are stabilizing, delivering much-needed relief to drivers and homeowners across the state as insurance prices come down. The downward trend stems directly from changes passed by state lawmakers in 2023, which helped reduce insurance claim costs and lawsuit abuse.
Florida’s auto and home insurance markets are stabilizing, delivering much-needed relief to drivers and homeowners across the state as insurance prices come down. The downward trend stems directly from changes passed by state lawmakers in 2023, which helped reduce insurance claim costs and lawsuit abuse.
1 killed after aircraft crashes in Polk County cow pasture, wooded area: PCSO
One young man died Monday evening after his experimental, single-seater plane broke apart and crashed into a Polk County cow pasture.
One young man died Monday evening after his experimental, single-seater plane broke apart and crashed into a Polk County cow pasture.
Ybor City residents pushing back against proposed Live Nation concert venue
The Gasworx development in Ybor City is growing, but some residents are ready to do what it takes to stop one of the proposed developments.
The Gasworx development in Ybor City is growing, but some residents are ready to do what it takes to stop one of the proposed developments.
Historic Tarpon Springs church seeks $6M for hurricane damage repairs
Leaders of the historic Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Tarpon Springs are launching a $6 million capital campaign to urgently repair the building after it sustained severe damage from recent hurricanes.
Leaders of the historic Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Tarpon Springs are launching a $6 million capital campaign to urgently repair the building after it sustained severe damage from recent hurricanes.
Safety Harbor fireworks staying at Waterfront Park after wildlife concerns
A planned move for Safety Harbor’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration is being reversed after wildlife advocates raised concerns about protected birds nesting near the proposed new location.
A planned move for Safety Harbor’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration is being reversed after wildlife advocates raised concerns about protected birds nesting near the proposed new location.
Anna Kepner's accused killer ordered into custody of US Marshals Service: Court documents
The Florida teen accused of attacking and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a family cruise vacation has had his release conditions revoked and has been ordered into custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, according to newly-unsealed court documents.
The Florida teen accused of attacking and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a family cruise vacation has had his release conditions revoked and has been ordered into custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, according to newly-unsealed court documents.
Hillsborough County teen creates AI-powered cane for visually impaired
A Hillsborough County student is gaining national attention after inventing an AI-powered cane designed to assist people who are visually impaired.
A Hillsborough County student is gaining national attention after inventing an AI-powered cane designed to assist people who are visually impaired.
Federal grant funds $80K study of cracking, deterioration at Lake Mirror Promenade
Lakeland city officials are launching a 120-day structural study to preserve the historic Lake Mirror Promenade after discovering cracking, wall movement and severe water degradation.
Lakeland city officials are launching a 120-day structural study to preserve the historic Lake Mirror Promenade after discovering cracking, wall movement and severe water degradation.
What to know before buying a robotic lawn mower
Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) studied some of the earliest robotic lawn mowers, which cut at 2.4 inches, to see if they could maintain St. Augustine grass when run daily.
Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) studied some of the earliest robotic lawn mowers, which cut at 2.4 inches, to see if they could maintain St. Augustine grass when run daily.
3 dead after airboat capsizes while approaching Kissimmee River: HCSO
An airboat carrying seven people capsized near the Kissimmee River, leaving three people dead, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
An airboat carrying seven people capsized near the Kissimmee River, leaving three people dead, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Tampa officer accused of unlawful sexual activity with a teen boy he met on dating app
A Tampa police officer was fired Monday after detectives arrested him for alleged unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
A Tampa police officer was fired Monday after detectives arrested him for alleged unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
New Florida laws take effect July 1: Here’s what to know
There are nearly 90 new laws that are going into effect on July 1, 2026, in Florida.
There are nearly 90 new laws that are going into effect on July 1, 2026, in Florida.
Rabid stray cat attacks 5 people, 1 puppy in Lakeland: PCAC
A rabid stray cat terrorized a north Lakeland neighborhood, biting five people and attacking a puppy before dying under a home, according to reports from Polk County Animal Control.
A rabid stray cat terrorized a north Lakeland neighborhood, biting five people and attacking a puppy before dying under a home, according to reports from Polk County Animal Control.
Winter Haven man cuts off ankle monitor, steals golf cart before leading police on chase in the woods: WHPD
A 20-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after police say he hacked off his electronic monitor, skipped curfew, and stole a golf cart before running from officers into a wooded area on Sunday night.
A 20-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after police say he hacked off his electronic monitor, skipped curfew, and stole a golf cart before running from officers into a wooded area on Sunday night.
Florida AG sues TikTok, alleging violations of state child safety law
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the social media giant of violating Florida's online child protection laws and misleading parents about the safety of content on the app.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the social media giant of violating Florida's online child protection laws and misleading parents about the safety of content on the app.
Concert controversy: Florida leaders, Jewish community unite to protest Ye’s upcoming Tampa concerts
Florida U.S. Senators and local Jewish leaders came together Monday morning to discuss how to put a stop to Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, performing at Raymond James Stadium later this month.
Florida U.S. Senators and local Jewish leaders came together Monday morning to discuss how to put a stop to Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, performing at Raymond James Stadium later this month.