Bus driver falls asleep at wheel, hits utility pole in Brooksville: HCSO

The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a transit bus driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and drove off the road, hitting a utility pole Friday morning in Brooksville.

Winter Haven crash on State Road 540 claims life of 79-year-old woman: PCSO

A 79-year-old woman was killed Friday afternoon in a crash at an intersection in Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Lakeland woman accused of performing unlicensed animal surgeries, dogs found living in filthy conditions: PCSO

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says a Lakeland woman is facing multiple charges after she illegally possessed a veterinary sedative, performed surgeries on dogs without a license and kept dogs in filthy conditions at a home.

Salad as fast food is a simple healthy option in South Tampa

In December, the Just Salad trend opened in South Tampa on West Neptune Street. They bring fresh foods with fun flavors into the healthy lane for lunchgoers and those seeking a delicious dinner option. That is all packaged in a quick service restaurant for dining in or take out.

2-time St. Pete Grand Prix winner Sébastien Bourdais raises $40K for Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

No one knows the streets of St. Petersburg quite like two-time St. Pete Grand Prix winner Sébastien Bourdais. The former ChampCar, IndyCar, F-1 and current IMSA driver invited FOX 13’s Mark Wilson for a ride around the track in a Mazda MX-5 — much like the car he’ll race Sunday after the IndyCar race.

Pinellas students swap classrooms for racetrack at Grand Prix STEM Day

The classroom for nearly 100 Pinellas County middle schoolers was replaced by the roar of engines at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Friday.

Florida man accused of manipulating Winn-Dixie self-checkouts, stealing nearly $10K in groceries over 8 months

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says they have caught the man responsible for manipulating self-checkouts at several Winn-Dixie locations across the county over the past eight months.

Florida has third-most measles cases in U.S.

Florida has the third-most measles cases in the country and is on track to be the second-highest.

100-pound pot-bellied pig found roaming in downtown Sarasota: police

The Sarasota Police Department is searching for whoever owns a large pot-bellied pig that was found wandering in the downtown area early on Friday morning.