Social media ban for kids under 14 can be enforced in Florida as lawsuits continue

Florida is now permitted to enforce its controversial social media restrictions for minors after an appeals court lifted a temporary injunction on HB 3.

Bay Area national cemeteries struggling for sponsors ahead of 'Wreaths Across America Day'

Two of the Bay Area’s largest national cemeteries, Sarasota National Cemetery and Bay Pines National Cemetery, may not have enough wreaths to honor every veteran this holiday season.

Marijuana amendment effort drops appeal as signature fight enters new phase

The dispute over 200,000 tossed petition signatures has reshaped the path for a proposed 2026 recreational marijuana amendment in Florida.

St. Pete launches challenge to support hundreds of local businesses during holidays

The City of St. Pete is trying to give people a reason to shop locally this holiday season as they launched the 'Holiday Biz Bingo in the 'Burg' this week.

Pinellas County deputies deliver Thanksgiving meals to families in need

A group of deputies with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office added holiday giving to their routine patrol duties. This week, they loaded their vehicles with Thanksgiving meals and delivered them to families in need across the community.

DOJ opens investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over rollator walker ban

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out whether SeaWorld Orlando's recent policy change to ban rollator walkers with seats violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Brush fire ignites near Sebring neighborhood: HCFR

Highlands County Fire Rescue and Florida Forest Service crews are battling a brush fire near Quail Avenue in Sebring Tuesday afternoon.

Crash involving PSTA bus injures multiple people: Clearwater police

Multiple people were hospitalized after a crash involving a PSTA bus at the intersection of US 19 and Countryside Boulevard, according to Clearwater police.

Hillsborough County issues emergency burn ban

Hillsborough County issued an emergency burn ban Monday, which will remain in place for at least seven days. 

Caregiver charged after disabled woman found abandoned overnight in Largo park

The Largo Police Department said a 69-year-old woman who cannot walk without a walker and wears adult diapers was left alone at Largo Central Park overnight last week.

72-year-old bicyclist killed after being hit twice while crossing road in Brooksville: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol says a 72-year-old Brooksville man is dead after being hit by two vehicles while trying to cross Powell Road on his bicycle Monday evening.

Cheerleader who died aboard Carnival cruise ship cremated, death certificate reveals

Anna Kepner, the Florida 18-year-old who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month, has been cremated, according to a copy of her death certificate obtained by Fox News.

Tampa woman walking along I-4 hit, killed by car: FHP

A Tampa woman was killed early Tuesday morning as she walked along I-4 in Lakeland, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.