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.

Florida man claims he ‘asked God a million times’ to allow him to kill father: MCSO

A 25-year-old man faces a homicide charge after investigators said he confessed to murdering his father and burying him in a Dunnellon backyard to evade arrest. 

Kennedy Boulevard construction continues through late 2027 as major upgrades move forward

Drivers traveling along Kennedy Boulevard should prepare for continued delays as a major Florida Department of Transportation project remains underway with more than a year of construction still ahead.

Hegseth to visit troops in Tampa, Guantanamo Bay as U.S.-Cuba tensions rise

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is set to travel to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Tampa to engage with troops at the U.S. Naval base in Cuba and CENTCOM.

St. Pete Beach considering ordinance requiring permits for beach activities and events

A proposed ordinance aimed at protecting St. Pete Beach's shoreline is drawing concern from local business owners who say the changes could hurt their livelihoods.

Dunedin warns of program cuts if voters approve property tax initiative

Dunedin leaders are weighing potential service cuts to the fire department, public parks and libraries as voters prepare to decide on a November ballot initiative that could significantly strip property tax revenue from local governments. 

St. Pete mayoral debate: Candidates clash over affordability, hurricane prep, future of Gas Plant District

St. Petersburg mayoral candidates went head-to-head on Tuesday night, clashing over some of the city’s biggest challenges during a debate hosted by the St. Pete NAACP at the Obama Main Library.

Is your bread safe? Here’s what to know after Florida study finds pesticide in store-bought bread

Florida health officials detected a controversial weed-killing chemical in six types of popular store-bought bread, sparking a clash between state leaders and independent toxicologists over consumer safety.

Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw retires, takes teaching job at USF

Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw announced his retirement Tuesday after more than three decades of service, paving the way for a transition to a university teaching role this August.

Bradenton breaks ground on $30M City Park project aiming to revitalize community

Local and state leaders broke ground Tuesday on a $30 million project aimed at transforming the area around LECOM Park while providing long-awaited resources to an underserved neighborhood.

Manatee County man pinned under truck after vehicle slams into home: FHP

A pickup truck barreled through a stop sign and crashed inside a Manatee County home early Tuesday morning, pinning a sleeping resident underneath the vehicle. 

Tampa detectives searching for suspect accused of killing security guard with vehicle outside nightclub

The Tampa Police Department says a deadly hit-and-run investigation over the weekend is now considered a homicide case. On Tuesday, detectives identified a suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest following the death of a security guard who investigators say was intentionally hit by a vehicle outside an after-hours nightclub.

Cruise passenger sues Royal Caribbean after tripping over mobility scooter

A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises, saying the cruise line’s negligence led to injuries she suffered after tripping over a mobility scooter in a crowded casino aboard one of the company’s ships.