Lakeland man found dead after car submerges in retention pond: Police
A 61-year-old Lakeland man was found dead after his vehicle became fully submerged in a retention pond early Thursday morning, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A 61-year-old Lakeland man was found dead after his vehicle became fully submerged in a retention pond early Thursday morning, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Florida mom arrested after baby overdoses on methamphetamine: MCSO
A mother faces a felony charge after toxicological tests revealed her infant child died from a methamphetamine overdose, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
A mother faces a felony charge after toxicological tests revealed her infant child died from a methamphetamine overdose, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
National Hurricane Center tracks tropical wave entering Bay of Campeche
A tropical wave tracking across the Yucatan Peninsula will push into the Bay of Campeche over the next couple of days, bringing a small chance of tropical development. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the system, which is expected to stay far away from Florida.
A tropical wave tracking across the Yucatan Peninsula will push into the Bay of Campeche over the next couple of days, bringing a small chance of tropical development. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the system, which is expected to stay far away from Florida.
DeSantis signs death warrant for man who killed woman he met in Florida bar 44 years ago
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Wednesday for Dennis Michael Sochor, a 74-year-old man convicted of strangling an 18-year-old woman he met at a New Year’s celebration in a Broward County bar 44 years ago.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Wednesday for Dennis Michael Sochor, a 74-year-old man convicted of strangling an 18-year-old woman he met at a New Year’s celebration in a Broward County bar 44 years ago.
Florida woman wearing only underwear slapped by Hernando deputy after spitting in his face: HCSO
A disorderly encounter in Brooksville ended with a woman in custody and a deputy's actions under review after authorities say a suspect stripped down to her underwear and repeatedly spat in a law enforcement officer's face.
A disorderly encounter in Brooksville ended with a woman in custody and a deputy's actions under review after authorities say a suspect stripped down to her underwear and repeatedly spat in a law enforcement officer's face.
Florida to launch groundbreaking newborn screening program aimed at detecting nearly 900 rare diseases
For decades, newborn screening has relied on a heel-prick blood test that identifies a limited number of serious conditions shortly after birth. While every state's program differs, Florida currently screens for 60 serious conditions and diseases at birth.
For decades, newborn screening has relied on a heel-prick blood test that identifies a limited number of serious conditions shortly after birth. While every state's program differs, Florida currently screens for 60 serious conditions and diseases at birth.
St. Petersburg may let neighborhoods block outsiders from parking on their streets
St. Petersburg City Council is set to consider a proposal Thursday that could give more neighborhoods a way to ask for resident-only parking.
St. Petersburg City Council is set to consider a proposal Thursday that could give more neighborhoods a way to ask for resident-only parking.
Moffitt Cancer Center tests AI tool for treatments, building personalized care for rare cancer
A cancer diagnosis often brings a long list of unknowns for patients waiting to see which treatments will work best. To speed up that process, a research team in Tampa is turning to artificial intelligence to build better treatment plans.
A cancer diagnosis often brings a long list of unknowns for patients waiting to see which treatments will work best. To speed up that process, a research team in Tampa is turning to artificial intelligence to build better treatment plans.
Tampa Bay Rays CEO faces Drew Park residents' displacement and affordability concerns over stadium project
Tampa Bay Rays CEO Ken Babby fielded questions from Drew Park residents on Thursday night about the proposed $2.3 billion ballpark and redevelopment project.
Tampa Bay Rays CEO Ken Babby fielded questions from Drew Park residents on Thursday night about the proposed $2.3 billion ballpark and redevelopment project.
Florida candy contamination: Toxicologist questions state soil-testing method
Florida health officials face fierce pushback from independent scientific experts and candy manufacturers after releasing a controversial report detailing heavy metal contamination in sweet treats.
Florida health officials face fierce pushback from independent scientific experts and candy manufacturers after releasing a controversial report detailing heavy metal contamination in sweet treats.
Tampa murder trial paused over allegations juror intimidation in courthouse elevator
A man and woman could face contempt of court charges after a Hillsborough County judge paused a murder trial Wednesday to address allegations of juror intimidation in a courthouse elevator.
A man and woman could face contempt of court charges after a Hillsborough County judge paused a murder trial Wednesday to address allegations of juror intimidation in a courthouse elevator.
Polk County detention deputy killed in off-duty crash on I-4: PCSO
A Polk County detention deputy died after an off-duty crash on Interstate 4 near Haines City Tuesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Polk County detention deputy died after an off-duty crash on Interstate 4 near Haines City Tuesday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office rolls out AI-powered language translation on body-worn cameras
Pinellas County deputies have a new tool designed to break down language barriers in real time.
Pinellas County deputies have a new tool designed to break down language barriers in real time.
United Way Suncoast report: Pinellas County's 'survival budget' is second highest in Florida
A family of four now needs more than $106,000 to afford necessities in the Bay Area, according to a newly released report by the United Way Suncoast.
A family of four now needs more than $106,000 to afford necessities in the Bay Area, according to a newly released report by the United Way Suncoast.
Manatee County Facebook Marketplace sting takes down Florida theft ring: MCSO
A sophisticated statewide theft ring unraveled in Bradenton after undercover detectives set up a Facebook Marketplace sting to catch suspects reselling stolen Home Depot rental equipment, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
A sophisticated statewide theft ring unraveled in Bradenton after undercover detectives set up a Facebook Marketplace sting to catch suspects reselling stolen Home Depot rental equipment, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Lakeland considers 12-month data center moratorium after 'Project Swan' backlash
Lakeland city officials plan to discuss a 12-month moratorium on new data centers during an upcoming agenda study this Friday. The city attorney will look at how to legally define a "hyperscale" data center and analyze regulations used by other municipalities.
Lakeland city officials plan to discuss a 12-month moratorium on new data centers during an upcoming agenda study this Friday. The city attorney will look at how to legally define a "hyperscale" data center and analyze regulations used by other municipalities.
St. Pete hit-and-run suspect arrested after fiery crash into occupied home: Police
A man was arrested after a hit-and-run crash sent a vehicle into a St. Petersburg home and ignited a fire early Monday morning, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
A man was arrested after a hit-and-run crash sent a vehicle into a St. Petersburg home and ignited a fire early Monday morning, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
Florida governor race: David Jolly picks Gwen Graham as running mate as Democrats push for panhandle
The Florida governor's race shifted dramatically on Wednesday as leading Democratic candidate David Jolly named former lawmaker Gwen Graham as his choice for lieutenant governor.
The Florida governor's race shifted dramatically on Wednesday as leading Democratic candidate David Jolly named former lawmaker Gwen Graham as his choice for lieutenant governor.
DUI suspect caught on camera plowing through Florida Ironman course: ‘He’s going to kill someone’
A DUI suspect put athletes and spectators at risk Saturday, May 16, when he steered his car directly into the active Ironman Jacksonville racecourse, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
A DUI suspect put athletes and spectators at risk Saturday, May 16, when he steered his car directly into the active Ironman Jacksonville racecourse, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
DeSantis unveils $3 million grant for Pasco-Hernando State College workforce program
During a press conference at Pasco-Hernando State College, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded the college a $3 million grant to invest in workforce programs.
During a press conference at Pasco-Hernando State College, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded the college a $3 million grant to invest in workforce programs.