Disney College Program participant killed in lightning strike; Good Samaritans recount rescue attempt
Good Samaritans are sharing the moments they rushed to help a 20-year-old Disney College Program participant who died after an apparent lightning strike in Celebration, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Good Samaritans are sharing the moments they rushed to help a 20-year-old Disney College Program participant who died after an apparent lightning strike in Celebration, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Fort Meade commissioner files lawsuit to block recall campaign effort
Fort Meade City Commissioner Matthew Taylor has taken legal action to halt a citizen-led effort seeking to remove him and two other city leaders from office following controversial approval of a major tech facility.
Fort Meade City Commissioner Matthew Taylor has taken legal action to halt a citizen-led effort seeking to remove him and two other city leaders from office following controversial approval of a major tech facility.
Florida man convicted in ‘Hog Trail Murders’ becomes state’s 15th execution
A Florida death row inmate linked to the "Hog Trail Murders" was executed by lethal injection for the 1996 kidnapping and murder of Richard Allen Montgomery.
A Florida death row inmate linked to the "Hog Trail Murders" was executed by lethal injection for the 1996 kidnapping and murder of Richard Allen Montgomery.
Tampa Bay Chamber, mayor oppose Amendment 3
Speaking alongside the Tampa Bay Chamber Thursday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor encouraged voters to do their research before the November election, describing Amendment 3 as "not well thought out."
Speaking alongside the Tampa Bay Chamber Thursday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor encouraged voters to do their research before the November election, describing Amendment 3 as "not well thought out."
Sarasota parking enforcement battery arrest: Driver claims worker escalated dispute
A driver facing a felony battery charge after a St. Armands Circle dispute claims a Sarasota parking employee escalated the conflict and hid her identity.
A driver facing a felony battery charge after a St. Armands Circle dispute claims a Sarasota parking employee escalated the conflict and hid her identity.
Suspect accused of shooting, injuring 2 Hernando County deputies arrested
Two Hernando County Sheriff's Office deputies were shot Thursday morning while executing a narcotics search warrant at a Spring Hill home, according to authorities.
Two Hernando County Sheriff's Office deputies were shot Thursday morning while executing a narcotics search warrant at a Spring Hill home, according to authorities.
Pasco Co. deputies evacuate New Port Richey building following potential bomb threat
A building was evacuated in New Port Richey following a potential bomb threat on Thursday, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.
A building was evacuated in New Port Richey following a potential bomb threat on Thursday, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.
Howard Frankland crash: 2 injured in southbound crash that caused lane closure
Two drivers were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash shut down all southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge.
Two drivers were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash shut down all southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge.
Sebring bank killer takes death penalty fight to Supreme Court of Florida
Attorneys argued the initial appeal for convicted Sebring bank gunman Zephen Xaver’s death sentence before the Supreme Court of Florida on Thursday morning.
Attorneys argued the initial appeal for convicted Sebring bank gunman Zephen Xaver’s death sentence before the Supreme Court of Florida on Thursday morning.
'Formula One': 2 arrested after investigation into Florida baby formula theft ring
Two people were arrested after an investigation into a baby formula theft ring that spanned multiple counties across Florida.
Two people were arrested after an investigation into a baby formula theft ring that spanned multiple counties across Florida.
Widow files new suit alleging botched landing maneuvers, aircraft safety failures in Amazon jet crash
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
Florida Lottery agents catch Tampa store clerk trying to steal winning ticket, officials say
A Tampa store clerk was issued a Notice to Appear after allegedly telling an undercover Florida Lottery agent that a winning $1,000 lottery ticket was only worth $5, according to officials.
A Tampa store clerk was issued a Notice to Appear after allegedly telling an undercover Florida Lottery agent that a winning $1,000 lottery ticket was only worth $5, according to officials.
Video: Trooper stops accused drunk driver traveling wrong way in Polk County with kid in car
A woman accused of being drunk and driving in the wrong direction with a child in the backseat was arrested after a trooper performed a P.I.T. maneuver to disable her vehicle.
A woman accused of being drunk and driving in the wrong direction with a child in the backseat was arrested after a trooper performed a P.I.T. maneuver to disable her vehicle.
Jackson House to undergo extensive reconstruction after collapse
The historic Jackson House in downtown Tampa will need to undergo an extensive reconstruction, with members of the Jackson House Foundation, which owns the building, estimating only about 15% of the home's original wood will be salvageable.
The historic Jackson House in downtown Tampa will need to undergo an extensive reconstruction, with members of the Jackson House Foundation, which owns the building, estimating only about 15% of the home's original wood will be salvageable.
Atlantic hurricane season poised to break historical record
The Atlantic Basin is poised to break the historical record for the latest hurricane formation on record as intense El Niño conditions suppress tropical development.
The Atlantic Basin is poised to break the historical record for the latest hurricane formation on record as intense El Niño conditions suppress tropical development.
Suspect opens fire on Pasco County deputies, bondsmen before turning gun on himself: PSO
A standoff at a Wesley Chapel apartment complex ended after a man wanted on felony charges opened fire on bail bondsmen and law enforcement officers before taking his own life, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
A standoff at a Wesley Chapel apartment complex ended after a man wanted on felony charges opened fire on bail bondsmen and law enforcement officers before taking his own life, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida gas prices stay near $4 as record diesel costs fuel inflation concerns
Florida drivers are continuing to pay nearly $4 a gallon for gasoline, while diesel prices have climbed to levels not seen since the early stages of the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that higher transportation costs could drive up prices on everyday goods.
Florida drivers are continuing to pay nearly $4 a gallon for gasoline, while diesel prices have climbed to levels not seen since the early stages of the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that higher transportation costs could drive up prices on everyday goods.
Florida Amendment 3: How proposed property tax changes could impact Largo
Largo city leaders hosted a town hall Wednesday to detail how a proposed statewide property tax amendment on the November ballot could force drastic local budget cuts.
Largo city leaders hosted a town hall Wednesday to detail how a proposed statewide property tax amendment on the November ballot could force drastic local budget cuts.
UF student creates Beach Lens app to help Floridians plan safer beach days
Before heading to the beach, one University of Florida Junior wants people to have more information at their fingertips.
Before heading to the beach, one University of Florida Junior wants people to have more information at their fingertips.
How to protect your home from lightning strikes in Florida
Lightning can turn an ordinary summer storm into a dangerous and destructive event. Several recent incidents around the Bay Area have put that risk in the spotlight.
Lightning can turn an ordinary summer storm into a dangerous and destructive event. Several recent incidents around the Bay Area have put that risk in the spotlight.