2 cited after 124 living and deceased cats removed from ‘unsanitary’ Florida home: Police
Port St. Lucie police and animal control officers removed 124 living and deceased cats from a home, launching an active criminal investigation into severe neglect and hoarding.
Port St. Lucie police and animal control officers removed 124 living and deceased cats from a home, launching an active criminal investigation into severe neglect and hoarding.
Pasco County plan would close elementary school, revamp 2 others
The Pasco County School Board is considering a major restructuring plan for three elementary schools to address declining enrollment, underperforming state grades and aging facilities.
The Pasco County School Board is considering a major restructuring plan for three elementary schools to address declining enrollment, underperforming state grades and aging facilities.
Florida AG targets insurance policy rules banning public adjusters
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has opened an investigation into Velocity Risk Underwriters, LLC, over alleged policy rules that prevent homeowners from hiring public adjusters.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has opened an investigation into Velocity Risk Underwriters, LLC, over alleged policy rules that prevent homeowners from hiring public adjusters.
Police still searching for Bradenton teen who vanished nearly 2 years ago
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for the public's help to locate Caitlyn Sandt, an 18-year-old woman missing since late 2024.
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for the public's help to locate Caitlyn Sandt, an 18-year-old woman missing since late 2024.
Florida fentanyl deaths fall sharply after state targets drug traffickers: DeSantis
Fentanyl-caused deaths across Florida dropped nearly 60% since 2023 following targeted state funding and law enforcement operations, according to new report details released Tuesday.
Fentanyl-caused deaths across Florida dropped nearly 60% since 2023 following targeted state funding and law enforcement operations, according to new report details released Tuesday.
Florida Bar employee disciplined over messages sent to University of Miami player
A Florida Bar employee faces an internal investigation and administrative leave after reportedly sending racist and homophobic slurs to Miami football player Damon Wilson II on social media following a game.
A Florida Bar employee faces an internal investigation and administrative leave after reportedly sending racist and homophobic slurs to Miami football player Damon Wilson II on social media following a game.
Tampa Bay Rays wedding: Bay Area couple invites Raymond to baseball-themed ceremony
For Brooke Steele and Gabriel Rodriguez, the Tampa Bay Rays are more than just a baseball team; they’re part of the family. With the Rays headed to the World Series and their wedding just weeks away, the couple is finding ways to make their love for the team part of their big day.
For Brooke Steele and Gabriel Rodriguez, the Tampa Bay Rays are more than just a baseball team; they’re part of the family. With the Rays headed to the World Series and their wedding just weeks away, the couple is finding ways to make their love for the team part of their big day.
Hundreds of graves buried beneath a Clearwater business despite a $7.5M settlement
A $7.5 million settlement is bringing a three-year legal battle over a historic Black cemetery in Clearwater closer to an end, while questions remain about hundreds of graves buried beneath a local business.
A $7.5 million settlement is bringing a three-year legal battle over a historic Black cemetery in Clearwater closer to an end, while questions remain about hundreds of graves buried beneath a local business.
Florida executes Army veteran for 1986 murder of deputy
Florida executed 77-year-old William Reaves Tuesday for the 1986 murder of Indian River County Deputy Richard Raczkowski, marking the state's 18th execution this year under Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida executed 77-year-old William Reaves Tuesday for the 1986 murder of Indian River County Deputy Richard Raczkowski, marking the state's 18th execution this year under Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida Poly unveils nation's first flying electric police vehicle
Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland is now home to the first flying electric vertical takeoff and landing police vehicle in the country.
Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland is now home to the first flying electric vertical takeoff and landing police vehicle in the country.
Opening statements begin in attempted murder trial in Gibsonton neighborhood shooting
Opening statements began Tuesday morning in the attempted murder trial of 23-year-old Isaiah Gibson.
Opening statements began Tuesday morning in the attempted murder trial of 23-year-old Isaiah Gibson.
Tampa rapper convicted of murder requests death sentence in letter to judge
A convicted killer in Tampa wrote a letter asking a judge to sentence him to death for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend's unborn child.
A convicted killer in Tampa wrote a letter asking a judge to sentence him to death for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend's unborn child.
World Series craft beer battle: St. Pete taprooms rally for Rays vs. Brewers
As the Tampa Bay Rays prepare for Game 1 of the World Series, a different kind of friendly rivalry is happening off the field.
As the Tampa Bay Rays prepare for Game 1 of the World Series, a different kind of friendly rivalry is happening off the field.
Pinellas County dengue fever: Aerial mosquito spraying begins
Lee County Mosquito Control crews are helping Pinellas County fight the dengue fever outbreak in the Tampa Bay area by spraying for mosquitoes from helicopters.
Lee County Mosquito Control crews are helping Pinellas County fight the dengue fever outbreak in the Tampa Bay area by spraying for mosquitoes from helicopters.
Polk County commissioners unanimously vote to turn off comments on government social media pages
Polk County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to turn off comments on the county government's official social media pages, saying misinformation, vulgar remarks and personal attacks were undermining the platforms' purpose of sharing public information.
Polk County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to turn off comments on the county government's official social media pages, saying misinformation, vulgar remarks and personal attacks were undermining the platforms' purpose of sharing public information.
Video: Solo sailor avoids near-collision with U.S. Navy submarine in Florida
A solo sailor was left terrified and shaking after a near-collision with a U.S. Navy submarine in St. Marys River, according to video footage and statements posted online.
A solo sailor was left terrified and shaking after a near-collision with a U.S. Navy submarine in St. Marys River, according to video footage and statements posted online.
Tropical development chance grows for low pressure off Carolinas
A low-pressure system off the North Carolina coast is threatening the East Coast with heavy surf, gusty winds and coastal flooding while holding potential to transform into Tropical Storm Josephine.
A low-pressure system off the North Carolina coast is threatening the East Coast with heavy surf, gusty winds and coastal flooding while holding potential to transform into Tropical Storm Josephine.
Florida high school teacher accused of throwing scissors at student: BCSO
A Florida high school teacher was arrested after witnesses told Bay County deputies she threw a pair of scissors at a student, hitting the student in the back.
A Florida high school teacher was arrested after witnesses told Bay County deputies she threw a pair of scissors at a student, hitting the student in the back.
Free Clearwater car show brings Bay Area enthusiasts together
A free car show and open house in Clearwater brought car lovers together from across the Bay Area.
A free car show and open house in Clearwater brought car lovers together from across the Bay Area.
Rays postseason merchandise sales on track to beat 2020 numbers following pennant win
High World Series ticket prices are sending Rays fans to local team stores to grab championship merchandise instead of traveling for the games.
High World Series ticket prices are sending Rays fans to local team stores to grab championship merchandise instead of traveling for the games.