Polk County adaptive rodeo brings joy, inspires bigger mission to help families
From barrel racing and lassoing to a petting zoo and even a special-needs goat, a rodeo in Polk County Saturday proved that everyone deserves a chance to experience the fun.
From barrel racing and lassoing to a petting zoo and even a special-needs goat, a rodeo in Polk County Saturday proved that everyone deserves a chance to experience the fun.
5 adults displaced, 5 pets rescued in Winter Haven apartment complex fire
Four apartments were damaged, five adults were displaced and five pets were rescued after a fire at a Winter Haven apartment complex Sunday morning, according to the Winter Haven Fire Department.
Four apartments were damaged, five adults were displaced and five pets were rescued after a fire at a Winter Haven apartment complex Sunday morning, according to the Winter Haven Fire Department.
17 pets killed in Citrus County mobile home fire: CCFR
A mobile home fire in Homosassa Springs left 15 cats and two dogs dead Saturday, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue. Officials said two people received medical care and firefighters rescued one surviving cat from the burning home.
A mobile home fire in Homosassa Springs left 15 cats and two dogs dead Saturday, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue. Officials said two people received medical care and firefighters rescued one surviving cat from the burning home.
Pregnant woman, unborn baby killed in 5-vehicle Frostproof crash: PCSO
A pregnant 32-year-old woman and her unborn baby died after a five-vehicle crash involving two semi-trucks at a Frostproof intersection Saturday evening, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A pregnant 32-year-old woman and her unborn baby died after a five-vehicle crash involving two semi-trucks at a Frostproof intersection Saturday evening, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida man suspected in grandfather’s homicide arrested after chase: OCSO
An 88-year-old man was found dead at his Florida home, and his 35-year-old grandson was taken into custody in Indian River County following a vehicle pursuit, according to the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office.
An 88-year-old man was found dead at his Florida home, and his 35-year-old grandson was taken into custody in Indian River County following a vehicle pursuit, according to the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office.
Missing 5-year-old boy dies after being found in Progress Village pond: HCSO
A 5-year-old boy who was reported missing from his Progress Village home Saturday morning was found in a retention pond and later pronounced dead, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A 5-year-old boy who was reported missing from his Progress Village home Saturday morning was found in a retention pond and later pronounced dead, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue: Crews fight three-alarm fire on Community Campus Drive
A vacant community center building caught fire Saturday afternoon in Hillsborough County, prompting emergency crews to call a third-alarm response.
A vacant community center building caught fire Saturday afternoon in Hillsborough County, prompting emergency crews to call a third-alarm response.
Tampa Walk to End Alzheimer's raises awareness, funds for research
An annual walk brought thousands of families, caregivers and supporters together in Tampa on Saturday morning to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer's disease.
An annual walk brought thousands of families, caregivers and supporters together in Tampa on Saturday morning to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer's disease.
Hillsborough deadly crash: Jeep hits and kills 2 pedestrians crossing U.S. 301, FHP says
Two pedestrians were killed after being hit by a Jeep while trying to cross U.S. 301 in Hillsborough County Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two pedestrians were killed after being hit by a Jeep while trying to cross U.S. 301 in Hillsborough County Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Joe Redner, Tampa's 'Strip Club King' and medical marijuana advocate, dies at 86
Joe Redner, the longtime Tampa businessman known as the city's "Strip Club King," has died at 86, his family confirmed on social media Friday.
Joe Redner, the longtime Tampa businessman known as the city's "Strip Club King," has died at 86, his family confirmed on social media Friday.
St. Petersburg parking fines nearly double following city council vote
St. Petersburg City Council members voted to increase parking penalties across the board after finding drivers intentionally risked fines rather than paying standard rates.
St. Petersburg City Council members voted to increase parking penalties across the board after finding drivers intentionally risked fines rather than paying standard rates.
Man fishing when attacked, killed by nearly 12-foot alligator at Winter Garden park
A 71-year-old man was killed after an alligator attacked him while he was fishing in a park on Friday evening in Winter Garden, according to the Winter Garden Captain Michael Mason.
A 71-year-old man was killed after an alligator attacked him while he was fishing in a park on Friday evening in Winter Garden, according to the Winter Garden Captain Michael Mason.
Port Richey dog attack leaves woman with life-threatening injuries
A woman suffered life-threatening injuries Friday afternoon after a dog attacked her in Port Richey, according to the Pasco Sheriff's Office.
A woman suffered life-threatening injuries Friday afternoon after a dog attacked her in Port Richey, according to the Pasco Sheriff's Office.
USF professors build smart mosquito trap to fight disease like dengue
Professors at the University of South Florida have built a "smart" mosquito trap that uses artificial intelligence to help combat mosquito-borne diseases like dengue fever.
Professors at the University of South Florida have built a "smart" mosquito trap that uses artificial intelligence to help combat mosquito-borne diseases like dengue fever.
Pilot killed in Myakka City helicopter crash identified
A mosquito control helicopter hit an unlit private radio tower and crashed behind several Myakka City homes Thursday night, killing its 63-year-old pilot, authorities said.
A mosquito control helicopter hit an unlit private radio tower and crashed behind several Myakka City homes Thursday night, killing its 63-year-old pilot, authorities said.
Tampa teen sentenced to 55 years in 2024 killing of 15-year-old boy
A Hillsborough County judge sentenced a Tampa teenager to 55 years in prison for killing another boy two years ago.
A Hillsborough County judge sentenced a Tampa teenager to 55 years in prison for killing another boy two years ago.
Mosaic to layoff nearly 200 workers as it idles South Fort Meade operations
Chemical giant Mosaic is idling its South Fort Meade fertilizer plant on Dec. 8, laying off roughly 199 workers due to a global sulfur supply crunch, according to state filings.
Chemical giant Mosaic is idling its South Fort Meade fertilizer plant on Dec. 8, laying off roughly 199 workers due to a global sulfur supply crunch, according to state filings.
Woman dies days after being shot, run over by boyfriend outside Safety Harbor bar: PCSO
A 30-year-old woman has died following an argument that turned violent outside a Safety Harbor bar, leading authorities to upgrade charges against the suspect to first-degree murder, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
A 30-year-old woman has died following an argument that turned violent outside a Safety Harbor bar, leading authorities to upgrade charges against the suspect to first-degree murder, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Rays stadium vote: Tampa leaders prep for community benefits and tax decisions
City and county leaders are preparing for several critical hurdles to bring a $2.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays stadium to fruition following a major local financial vote Thursday.
City and county leaders are preparing for several critical hurdles to bring a $2.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays stadium to fruition following a major local financial vote Thursday.
Davenport shooting: 1 dead, 1 airlifted after attempted murder-suicide
One person is dead and another was flown to the hospital after an apparent attempted murder-suicide in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
One person is dead and another was flown to the hospital after an apparent attempted murder-suicide in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.