Photos: ‘Space jellyfish’ light up Bay Area sky after SpaceX launch

SpaceX launched 32 payloads into orbit aboard its Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Tuesday morning.

Suspicious letters sent to Florida lawmakers as investigation expands nationwide

At least three Florida lawmakers have received suspicious letters as federal investigators work to identify who is sending the mail to elected officials across the country.

Dog cognitive decline treatment: USF Health develops new gene therapy

Researchers at the University of South Florida are developing a gene therapy injection aimed at treating canine cognitive decline. The team hopes the one-time treatment will target the disease directly and give pets more quality time with their families.

Sexual assault exams: Pinellas County ends Suncoast Center agreement

On Tuesday, Pinellas County commissioners voted unanimously to terminate a roughly $180,000 annual contract with the Suncoast Center, ending the nonprofit's forensic exam services on Dec. 31.

Polk County Commission considers ending comments on official social media pages

The Polk County Commission is scheduled to vote Tuesday morning on a resolution that would completely shut down the public comment sections across all of its official social media platforms to halt the spread of harmful misinformation.

Leo Govoni trial postponed: St. Petersburg trust fraud trial delayed to May

The trial of Leo Govoni, the founder of the Center for Special Needs Trust in St. Petersburg, has been postponed until May. The trial had previously been delayed until February.

Ruskin US-41 crash: Woman seriously injured after vehicle lands on building

A Bradenton woman is in the hospital Monday after her car landed on top of a building off of US-41 and flipped back onto the ground during a serious crash. 

Florida driver accused of using photocopied license plate: FHP

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper in Fort Myers pulled over a driver last week after noticing a license plate that was actually a paper photocopy belonging to a completely different vehicle.

Gunman opens fire on Florida interstate striking 2 kids: BCSO

Gunfire erupted on I-10 late Sunday night, leaving a young child shot and another injured after investigators say someone opened fire on a family's vehicle. 

Lake Wales woman accused of trying to run over ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend: PCSO

A Lake Wales woman was arrested after Polk County deputies say she drove her car toward her ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend, hitting his hand before crashing into a parked vehicle and leaving the scene.

2026 Bay Area early voting guide: What you need to know

Early voting is underway in several Bay Area counties ahead of Florida's Nov. 3 general election. Voters can cast their ballots before Election Day, but the dates, hours and locations vary by county.

Convicted serial bank robber disguised as ‘old man’ accused in Pinellas County heists

A 40-year-old St. Petersburg man faces up to 40 years in federal prison after authorities charged him with robbing two Pinellas County banks while wearing a prosthetic old-man mask. 

Suspected Florida Publix slasher walked free from court months earlier despite victim warnings

A Florida man allegedly slashed a 70-year-old Publix shopper with a box cutter just over three months after a mental health court ended his probation early in a case involving an unprovoked attack on a teenager.

Tropical development possible off Southeast coast as system drifts northeast

Forecasters are monitoring an ocean disturbance off the Southeast coast that could turn into Subtropical Storm Josephine, bringing rough surf and coastal flooding to the East Coast while steering clear of Tampa Bay.

Early voting opens in Hillsborough County: Here's what to know

Early voting for the general election opened across Hillsborough County on Monday morning, starting a two-week window for residents to cast ballots in person.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier secures state arrest warrant for Raúl Castro

Florida has obtained a state arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro on a no-bond charge of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder stemming from the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown, according to a warrant obtained by Fox News Digital.

Coast Guard rescues four people after boat capsizes off Boot Key Harbor

A U.S. Coast Guard crew rescued four people Sunday after their 26-foot catamaran capsized about five miles south of Boot Key Harbor.