Dade City man run over, killed while working on truck: FHP

A 56-year-old Dade City man is dead after being run over by his truck while doing maintenance on the vehicle Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Largo man driving SUV with emergency lights arrested for impersonating law enforcement: HCSO

A man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he impersonated law enforcement by activating red and blue emergency lights on his vehicle while driving through Tampa.

Florida lawmakers weigh new contracts, pay rules as teacher vacancies grow

Wednesday marks the second day of Florida’s 2026 regular legislative session, and lawmakers are turning their focus to Florida’s growing teacher shortage.

Indian Rocks Beach votes to implement paid beach parking spots

After years of debate, Indian Rocks Beach is inching closer to having paid parking. City commissioners unanimously voted on Tuesday night to end all free parking at beach access points.

$1.4M awarded to Tampa Fire Rescue to give crash victims blood transfusions before reaching hospitals

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the City of Tampa Fire Rescue a $1.4 million grant to launch a pre-hospital blood transfusion program, allowing paramedics to give trauma patients blood at the scene or en route to the hospital.

Winter Haven denies Florida attorney general's accusation of homeless takeover

The City of Winter Haven is responding to the Florida attorney general after he accused it of violating a state law that bans public camping and sleeping.