Florida lawmakers pass bill boosting high school coaches’ pay, cracking down on transfers
A major bill aimed at raising pay for high school coaches and tightening student-athlete transfer rules is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk after lawmakers approved the final version of legislation originally filed as CS/HB 731.
A major bill aimed at raising pay for high school coaches and tightening student-athlete transfer rules is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk after lawmakers approved the final version of legislation originally filed as CS/HB 731.
Man breaks into Parrish home, attacks woman in garage
A Parrish couple described the moments that followed after they faced an attack at home when a man broke into their garage on Sunday night.
A Parrish couple described the moments that followed after they faced an attack at home when a man broke into their garage on Sunday night.
Dade City ranch owner’s cattle attacked by pack of dogs for months
A pack of dogs has repeatedly attacked and killed cattle at a ranch in Dade City. Surveillance video shows the dogs racing across the property in the dark and closing in on cows.
A pack of dogs has repeatedly attacked and killed cattle at a ranch in Dade City. Surveillance video shows the dogs racing across the property in the dark and closing in on cows.
Murder of former Suncoast Playboy Bunny of the Year in St. Pete still unsolved decades later
Nearly four decades after the brutal murder of a young St. Petersburg woman, investigators are once again searching for answers using modern forensic science to revisit a mystery that has lingered since the summer of 1984.
Nearly four decades after the brutal murder of a young St. Petersburg woman, investigators are once again searching for answers using modern forensic science to revisit a mystery that has lingered since the summer of 1984.
Florida Attorney General threatens to remove Tampa Mayor Jane Castor over TPD’s ‘sanctuary policies’
State Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor accusing the Tampa Police Department of violating state law by enacting “sanctuary policies."
State Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor accusing the Tampa Police Department of violating state law by enacting “sanctuary policies."
Developer scales back Tierra Verde Marina expansion plans following public criticism
A developer has unveiled a scaled-back vision for the Tierra Verde Marina after a previous proposal met stiff resistance from neighbors last fall.
A developer has unveiled a scaled-back vision for the Tierra Verde Marina after a previous proposal met stiff resistance from neighbors last fall.
Retired Air Force One pilot who flew on 9/11 helps raise $30K for Polk Public Schools' JROTC scholarships
The nation's 12th presidential pilot stopped in Polk County to talk about his successful career in the United States Air Force and to help open doors for young students aspiring to lead in uniform.
The nation's 12th presidential pilot stopped in Polk County to talk about his successful career in the United States Air Force and to help open doors for young students aspiring to lead in uniform.
Cross Creek Ranch closure leaves nearly 70 employees without jobs, dozens of weddings canceled
The fallout continues after the sudden closure of Cross Creek Ranch, a popular wedding venue in Dover that shut down abruptly last week. It left employees jobless and dozens of couples searching for new places to hold their weddings.
The fallout continues after the sudden closure of Cross Creek Ranch, a popular wedding venue in Dover that shut down abruptly last week. It left employees jobless and dozens of couples searching for new places to hold their weddings.
See the photos: Florida inmate twists handcuff off
Deputies at the Martin County Sheriff's Office shared photos of damaged handcuffs after an inmate who was experiencing mental health issues twisted one of the cuffs off.
Deputies at the Martin County Sheriff's Office shared photos of damaged handcuffs after an inmate who was experiencing mental health issues twisted one of the cuffs off.
Goose caught on camera terrorizing Florida A&M University students on campus
Forget the rattlesnake, last week a different kind of Florida wildlife dominated the FAMU campus.
Forget the rattlesnake, last week a different kind of Florida wildlife dominated the FAMU campus.
North Port teen struck by car while walking to school bus stop: police
A 17-year-old boy heading to the bus stop was struck by a car and trapped underneath before being airlifted to a nearby hospital on Wednesday morning, according to North Port police.
A 17-year-old boy heading to the bus stop was struck by a car and trapped underneath before being airlifted to a nearby hospital on Wednesday morning, according to North Port police.
Florida couple accused of killing tenant at Brandon apartment complex makes first court appearance
A husband and wife are accused of killing a tenant while they were trying to evict him from an apartment in Brandon.
A husband and wife are accused of killing a tenant while they were trying to evict him from an apartment in Brandon.
What happened to Christy Luna? New person of interest named in 1984 Florida cold case
Cold case detectives in Florida have named a new person of interest in the 1984 disappearance of 8-year-old Christy Luna.
Cold case detectives in Florida have named a new person of interest in the 1984 disappearance of 8-year-old Christy Luna.
Artist's calming painting session during hurricane prep prompts art exhibition
As artist Tim Jaeger tried to relax prior to Hurricane Milton's arrival, he found himself in his art studio.
As artist Tim Jaeger tried to relax prior to Hurricane Milton's arrival, he found himself in his art studio.
Florida man accused of stealing US flags from businesses, stowing them in his apartment
A Florida man is behind bars after deputies said they found several stolen flags inside his apartment while investigating the theft of a United States flag.
A Florida man is behind bars after deputies said they found several stolen flags inside his apartment while investigating the theft of a United States flag.
Mulberry man accused of using AI to create sexually explicit images of children: PCSO
Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Mulberry man accused of using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images involving children.
Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Mulberry man accused of using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images involving children.
Florida man charged with DUI and 2 hit-and-run's after hiding damaged car at elementary school: Grady Judd
A Lake Wales man is behind bars after Polk County deputies say he was involved in two hit-and-run crashes while driving under the influence, eventually hiding his damaged car in an elementary school parking lot.
A Lake Wales man is behind bars after Polk County deputies say he was involved in two hit-and-run crashes while driving under the influence, eventually hiding his damaged car in an elementary school parking lot.
Missing teen found in Florida with man who claimed he wanted to play gambling games: PCSO
A missing North Carolina teen has been safely recovered following a traffic stop in Florida.
A missing North Carolina teen has been safely recovered following a traffic stop in Florida.
2 teens accused of vandalizing a Floral Strawberry Festival ATM, torching a UTV: CCSO
Two Citrus County teens are facing several charges, including arson and burglary after crews setting up for the Floral City Strawberry Festival discovered a vandalized ATM.
Two Citrus County teens are facing several charges, including arson and burglary after crews setting up for the Floral City Strawberry Festival discovered a vandalized ATM.
Women veterans take inaugural Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
It was a very special morning at Lakeland Linder International Airport as many women veterans headed up to Washington, D.C. for a fun-filled day for their inaugural Flight of Honor.
It was a very special morning at Lakeland Linder International Airport as many women veterans headed up to Washington, D.C. for a fun-filled day for their inaugural Flight of Honor.