Dade City man survives 10-day coma after severe sepsis battle: 'By the grace of God'
A 73-year-old Dade City man is celebrating a full recovery after surviving a life-threatening case of sepsis that left him in a medically induced coma for 10 days at Tampa General Hospital.
A 73-year-old Dade City man is celebrating a full recovery after surviving a life-threatening case of sepsis that left him in a medically induced coma for 10 days at Tampa General Hospital.
Alabama woman extradited to Florida to face child exploitation charges
A 33-year-old Alabama woman was extradited to Florida on Friday after investigators uncovered child sexual abuse material.
A 33-year-old Alabama woman was extradited to Florida on Friday after investigators uncovered child sexual abuse material.
9/11: Pinellas Park High SRO recalls response to Sept. 11 attacks
There is now an entire generation of Americans who were not born when the September 11 attacks happened.
There is now an entire generation of Americans who were not born when the September 11 attacks happened.
Second suspect arrested after innocent bystander shot in Brandon
A second suspect was arrested in connection to the Brandon apartment complex shooting that left an innocent bystander injured back in August.
A second suspect was arrested in connection to the Brandon apartment complex shooting that left an innocent bystander injured back in August.
25 years after 9/11, Alonso High School students unseal letters written by peers in 2001
History came full circle at Alonso High School Friday when current students unsealed 92 letters about 9/11, written by teens who sat in those same classrooms 25 years ago.
History came full circle at Alonso High School Friday when current students unsealed 92 letters about 9/11, written by teens who sat in those same classrooms 25 years ago.
Hillsborough County 9/11 ceremony: Youth cadets and first responders honor the fallen
Veterans, first responders, active-duty military, and young cadets gathered Friday at Veterans Memorial Park for the annual Patriot Day ceremony honoring lives lost on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Veterans, first responders, active-duty military, and young cadets gathered Friday at Veterans Memorial Park for the annual Patriot Day ceremony honoring lives lost on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Manatee County suspect accused of stabbing teen arrested in woman's murder
A suspect has been arrested in the death of a woman found in the backyard of a Manatee County home back in August.
A suspect has been arrested in the death of a woman found in the backyard of a Manatee County home back in August.
Hillsborough dengue cases surge past 90, Pasco helicopters join mosquito fight
Hillsborough County leads Florida in locally acquired dengue cases, accounting for 95 of the state's 111 total cases.
Hillsborough County leads Florida in locally acquired dengue cases, accounting for 95 of the state's 111 total cases.
Sarasota 9/11 memorial stair climb: Hundreds gather at Nathan Benderson Park
More than 500 people gathered at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County on Friday to climb the finish tower stairs 17 times in remembrance of the September 11 attacks.
More than 500 people gathered at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County on Friday to climb the finish tower stairs 17 times in remembrance of the September 11 attacks.
Lakeland mom arrested after ring linked to baby's deadly injuries: ‘I think I killed our son’
A 42-year-old Lakeland woman faces an aggravated child abuse charge after an autopsy revealed a 3-month-old boy died from violent head impacts rather than an accidental co-sleeping event, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 42-year-old Lakeland woman faces an aggravated child abuse charge after an autopsy revealed a 3-month-old boy died from violent head impacts rather than an accidental co-sleeping event, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Man accused of DUI crawls through swamp with 2 kids after crash in Lakeland: LPD
A man accused of driving under the influence carried two young children into a wooded swampy marsh after a presumed rollover crash on Highway 33 in Lakeland on Wednesday, according to police.
A man accused of driving under the influence carried two young children into a wooded swampy marsh after a presumed rollover crash on Highway 33 in Lakeland on Wednesday, according to police.
Gov. DeSantis calls meeting on terrorism designations
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet called a Friday emergency meeting to establish official procedures for labeling terrorist organizations in Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet called a Friday emergency meeting to establish official procedures for labeling terrorist organizations in Florida.
Woman set on fire by stranger at St. Pete gas station hospitalized for burns: SPPD
Police say a woman was pumping gas into her car when a stranger came up to her and deliberately ignited gasoline with a lighter in St. Petersburg on Thursday, sending her to the hospital with second-degree burns.
Police say a woman was pumping gas into her car when a stranger came up to her and deliberately ignited gasoline with a lighter in St. Petersburg on Thursday, sending her to the hospital with second-degree burns.
Heavy weekend rain expected to ease ongoing Florida drought
Forecasters expect daily late-day storms and high temperatures in the lower 90s across Florida this weekend as heavy rain continues to chip away at a long-standing drought.
Forecasters expect daily late-day storms and high temperatures in the lower 90s across Florida this weekend as heavy rain continues to chip away at a long-standing drought.
Why Treasure Island firefighters walk exactly 3.43 miles to remember 9/11
Along a stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast, firefighters have found a simple way to make sure the sacrifice of September 11 is remembered long after those who witnessed it firsthand are gone.
Along a stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast, firefighters have found a simple way to make sure the sacrifice of September 11 is remembered long after those who witnessed it firsthand are gone.
Pinellas County Schools proposes closing 7 campuses over birthrate drop
Pinellas County Schools proposed closing seven schools and consolidating others as a falling birthrate leaves tens of thousands of empty classroom seats.
Pinellas County Schools proposed closing seven schools and consolidating others as a falling birthrate leaves tens of thousands of empty classroom seats.
University of Florida brings back banned gator bait tradition
The University of Florida brought back its "gator bait" cheer Saturday night during its season-opening football game against Florida Atlantic University.
The University of Florida brought back its "gator bait" cheer Saturday night during its season-opening football game against Florida Atlantic University.
Animal advocates urge Hillsborough County commissioners to fund new shelter
Animal advocates packed a Hillsborough County budget hearing on Thursday night. The grassroots group called on county commissioners to keep their promise and move forward with a newly improved pet shelter.
Animal advocates packed a Hillsborough County budget hearing on Thursday night. The grassroots group called on county commissioners to keep their promise and move forward with a newly improved pet shelter.
Sole survivor of FDNY Rescue 5 Team reflects on 9/11, 25 years later
Retired FDNY firefighter Bill Spade loves an ordinary day. He thinks of his family and the little things he once took for granted, taking in the palm trees and the flowers. "How grateful I am to be alive," he said.
Retired FDNY firefighter Bill Spade loves an ordinary day. He thinks of his family and the little things he once took for granted, taking in the palm trees and the flowers. "How grateful I am to be alive," he said.
Palm Harbor 9/11 memorial: Beams of light shine ahead of 25th anniversary
A Palm Harbor memorial was illuminated with two beams of light on Wednesday evening as the community prepared to mark 25 years since the September 11 terror attacks.
A Palm Harbor memorial was illuminated with two beams of light on Wednesday evening as the community prepared to mark 25 years since the September 11 terror attacks.