FHP trying to identify hit-and-run suspect, video of crash released
The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help identifying the driver of a dark-colored pickup truck after a hit-and-run on Tuesday evening.
Camp Kangaroo brings grief support to children from across Tampa Bay
Camp Kangaroo, a free 2-day bereavement camp, returned to Tampa this weekend to support children and teens who have lost a loved one.
Florida Botanical Gardens offers a beautiful walk through the woods
For a beautiful walk outside, the Florida Botanical Gardens offers a serene and colorful venue for anyone to enjoy. Admission is free to take in the 100-acres of green gardens and floral-covered trails.
Lake Wales armed robbery at gas station, police looking for two masked suspects
Lake Wales police are searching for two suspects after an armed robbery at a gas station early on Friday morning.
Pinellas Park hazmat situation under control after fire broke out, police say
The hazmat situation in Pinellas Park has been contained, and the fire department says that the shelter notice has been lifted in the area of 62nd Avenue and 53rd Street.
Suspect dies after deputy-involved shooting in Sarasota: sheriff's office
A suspect armed with a handgun was shot and killed by Sarasota County deputies after they responded to a suicide call on the 6200 block of Cardigan Circle on Saturday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
Dog rescued from smoke-filled home after kitchen fire ignites
A dog was rescued from a fire that sparked in the kitchen of a Clearwater home Friday afternoon, city officials said.
South Tampa business owner loses everything in house fire, including his dog
The Franklin family is starting from the ground up after their home was destroyed by fire.
Tampa road rage ends with one person dead
Tampa police are investigating a deadly case of road rage Friday evening.
Tampa man accused of shooting mother's neighbor during argument: HCSO
A convicted felon was arrested after deputies say he shot his mother’s neighbor during an argument in Tampa.
Lake Wales family rebuilding after apartment fire destroys everything
It has been two and a half weeks since an apartment fire in Lake Wales was called a total loss for a single mom and her three kids.
Family and friends rally around two surviving victims in the deadly crash outside Ybor bar
A 24-year-old woman and her friend are still in the hospital after a driver crashed his car into a crowd outside a busy bar in Ybor City last weekend.
Florida first in U.S. to adopt Heritage Foundation 'American vision' for schools
Florida became the first state in the country to adopt The Phoenix Declaration – a set of guiding principles created by the public policy institute, The Heritage Foundation – for Florida schools.
UF plant pathologists study nearly 30 species of palm trees to analyze their risk for trunk rot
Plant pathologists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) studied nearly 30 palm species to analyze their risk for Thielaviopsis trunk rot.
Sarasota Little League treasurer accused of stealing $200,000 in league funds
Instead of stealing bases, deputies say the treasurer of Sarasota Little League was stealing money.
Highways in the skies: FDOT outlines phased rollout of flying cars in Polk County
Flying cars are a step closer to reality in Florida, and Polk County is where research is being conducted to bring highways to the skies.
Tampa felon driving with suspended license arrested, numerous drugs found in vehicle: HCSO
A traffic stop for a suspended license led Hillsborough County deputies to discover large amounts of drugs in the vehicle of a 13-time convicted felon, the sheriff’s office said.
Volusia Sheriff's Office buys billboard in New York's Times Square: Move to Florida, work here
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood has a bold message for New York police officers: Move to Florida.
Florida man accused of killing adoptive parents faces life in prison as trial comes to an end
A North Port man who was adopted from Ukraine as a teenager will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty Friday of murdering his adoptive parents in 2023.
Motorcyclist killed when woman makes U-turn on U.S. 19 despite having red light: FHP
A motorcyclist was killed following a Thursday afternoon crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.