DeSantis requests FEMA disaster declaration following Hurricane Isaias damage

Florida requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government following Hurricane Isaias to secure FEMA aid for 15 counties recovering from storm damage.

Watch: Receptionist admits eating traveler’s DoorDash order

A traveler confronted an apartment building receptionist after discovering she had allegedly eaten his DoorDash order while he slept.

Cold front to increase rain chances and bring gusty winds Saturday

A cold front is moving toward the area Saturday morning, bringing increased rain chances followed by gusty northerly winds and lower humidity.

FDOT electric truck chargers: $24.7 million project planned for I-4

The Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization approved a plan Wednesday allowing state officials to build six electric semi-truck charging stations along Interstate 4.

St. Pete police shoot, kill pet dog that attacked dying owner in road: SPPD

St. Petersburg police are investigating the death of a 52-year-old man who was found fatally injured in the road Wednesday night alongside an aggressive dog on Quincy Street South. 

Sarasota lithium battery fire: Video captures rapid explosion risk

Sarasota County fire officials are warning the public about the dangers of lithium-ion battery fires after responding to multiple blazes caused by the devices this year.

Naked man seen near St. Petersburg school claimed he was part of art exhibit: SPPD

A 43-year-old man was arrested Tuesday morning after  St. Petersburg officers said they found him walking nude through Campbell Park next to an elementary school. 

Coast Guard offloads $226M in illegal drugs at Port Everglades

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa offloaded nearly 33,000 pounds of illegal drugs worth an estimated $226.7 million Wednesday at Port Everglades following a series of operations in international waters.

Administrative glitch briefly frees two immigration detainees at Florida’s Deportation Depot

Officials have confirmed that two detainees held at Deportation Depot in Baker County were mistakenly released over the weekend before being located and returned to custody. 

Florida sues Discord over child safety violations

Florida officials filed a lawsuit against Discord, accusing the social media platform of exposing children to online predators and failing to enforce safety measures.

Florida's restrictive child social media law is back on after court victory

A federal appeals court cleared the way Wednesday for Florida to enforce a law that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts. 

Tampa weather: Cold front brings weekend rain chances and lower humidity

Humid conditions are returning to Florida Thursday, setting the stage for scattered late-day showers ahead of a weekend cold front.

Polk County K9 Ace receives custom prosthetic leg after line-of-duty shooting

A retired Polk County K9 is running and playing once again after being fitted with a custom artificial limb following a line-of-duty shooting in August.

Polk County deputies probe gambling rumors after youth football brawl

A weekend football match-up between 8-year-old teams in Winter Haven descended into chaos after an adult attacked an opposing coach near a law enforcement substation.