FHP warns Floridians of drinking and driving dangers on NYE
If you’re heading out to ring in the new year, plan accordingly because extra state troopers will be on Florida roads this New Year’s Eve. It’s estimated more than 6.7 million drivers will be on Florida roads driving more than 50 miles from home.
If you’re heading out to ring in the new year, plan accordingly because extra state troopers will be on Florida roads this New Year’s Eve. It’s estimated more than 6.7 million drivers will be on Florida roads driving more than 50 miles from home.
2 women killed, 2 kids hospitalized in near head-on Dade City crash: FHP
A vehicle crash in Dade City claimed the lives of two women and sent two children to the hospital on Monday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A vehicle crash in Dade City claimed the lives of two women and sent two children to the hospital on Monday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Supreme Court nixes Uthmeier lawyer proposal
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday unanimously rejected a proposal by Attorney General James Uthmeier that would have allowed certain state government lawyers to practice in Florida for up to three years without taking the Florida Bar exam.
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday unanimously rejected a proposal by Attorney General James Uthmeier that would have allowed certain state government lawyers to practice in Florida for up to three years without taking the Florida Bar exam.
Riverview residents displaced after fire destroys home: HCFR
Residents of a Riverview home have been displaced after a fire broke out on Tuesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Residents of a Riverview home have been displaced after a fire broke out on Tuesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Hardee County teens safely located after statewide alert
Two Hardee County teenagers who were the subject of a Florida Missing Child Alert have been safely located, according to the sheriff’s office.
Two Hardee County teenagers who were the subject of a Florida Missing Child Alert have been safely located, according to the sheriff’s office.
DNA leads to arrest 21 years after armed masked man sexually assaulted Florida woman in her home: CCSO
Twenty-one years after a Florida woman was reportedly sexually assaulted inside her home by an armed, masked intruder, law enforcement officers have made an arrest.
Twenty-one years after a Florida woman was reportedly sexually assaulted inside her home by an armed, masked intruder, law enforcement officers have made an arrest.
Cold weather shelters opening across Tampa Bay as temperatures drop
Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.
Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.
Wesley Chapel family searches for answers after father hit, killed and left on roadside
Florida Highway Patrol says 39-year-old Daniel Avena was hit by a vehicle along Boyette Road near Vienna Woods Lane in Wesley Chapel on the evening of Nov. 16.
Florida Highway Patrol says 39-year-old Daniel Avena was hit by a vehicle along Boyette Road near Vienna Woods Lane in Wesley Chapel on the evening of Nov. 16.
Dexter’s Law among more than 100 laws in Florida taking effect January 1
After the champagne is popped to mark the start of 2026, a wave of new laws will take effect across Florida.
After the champagne is popped to mark the start of 2026, a wave of new laws will take effect across Florida.
'Up All Night' host re-creates cult classic show decades later from studio in St. Pete
A Bay Area entrepreneur is diving into the world of podcasters and influencers — and she's bringing along some nostalgia.
A Bay Area entrepreneur is diving into the world of podcasters and influencers — and she's bringing along some nostalgia.
Phillippi Creek dredging underway to help bring flooding relief to residents
Dredging is underway along Sarasota County's Phillippi Creek with the hope of preventing flooding from future hurricanes or heavy rain events.
Dredging is underway along Sarasota County's Phillippi Creek with the hope of preventing flooding from future hurricanes or heavy rain events.
Lakeland family forced to euthanize sick puppy adopted from Polk County Animal Control Shelter
A Lakeland family is devastated after they said they were forced to euthanize their sick puppy before Christmas.
A Lakeland family is devastated after they said they were forced to euthanize their sick puppy before Christmas.
Gulfport PD’s first therapy dog easing stresses of officer, community members
The Gulfport Police Department’s newest recruit not only eases the stress of officers, but also community members.
The Gulfport Police Department’s newest recruit not only eases the stress of officers, but also community members.
Semi-truck driver who rammed group outside Tampa gentleman's club, killing 1, sentenced
A judge officially sentenced Dylan Fogle for ramming a semi-truck into a group of people standing outside a gentleman's club in Tampa last year.
A judge officially sentenced Dylan Fogle for ramming a semi-truck into a group of people standing outside a gentleman's club in Tampa last year.
New group hosting Pride festival in Ybor City after former event canceled
Tampa will get a Pride festival in 2026 after all.
Tampa will get a Pride festival in 2026 after all.
Florida’s ‘Silver Tsunami’ could create wave of change across state’s job market
Florida’s growing senior population—dubbed the "Silver Tsunami"—could affect healthcare, schools, and workforce availability.
Florida’s growing senior population—dubbed the "Silver Tsunami"—could affect healthcare, schools, and workforce availability.
Davenport man killed in crash after suffering medical emergency: FHP
A Davenport man who had a medical emergency while driving has died after crashing his car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Davenport man who had a medical emergency while driving has died after crashing his car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Hit-and-run driver accused of killing bicyclist on U.S. 92 arrested
Troopers have arrested a man they said hit and killed a bicyclist earlier this month and took off.
Troopers have arrested a man they said hit and killed a bicyclist earlier this month and took off.
Fire damages home in Progress Village area of Tampa: HCFR
A house fire that broke out in the Progress Village area of Tampa on Monday morning prompted a response from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A house fire that broke out in the Progress Village area of Tampa on Monday morning prompted a response from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
How to dispose of your real Christmas tree around Tampa Bay
Local governments say Christmas tree disposal is not a one-size-fits-all process. Pickup schedules, drop-off locations, and preparation requirements can change from city to city and county to county.
Local governments say Christmas tree disposal is not a one-size-fits-all process. Pickup schedules, drop-off locations, and preparation requirements can change from city to city and county to county.