Man threatens to kill woman with sword after smoking meth in Flora City, deputies say
A 35-year-old man faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly threatening to kill a woman with a sword on East Emerald Lane in Floral City on Thursday afternoon.
A 35-year-old man faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly threatening to kill a woman with a sword on East Emerald Lane in Floral City on Thursday afternoon.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Florida cases up to 417; county-by-county breakdown
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, which can cause watery diarrhea, cramping, bloating, nausea, and fatigue.
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, which can cause watery diarrhea, cramping, bloating, nausea, and fatigue.
Florida property tax cut ballot summary rewritten by attorney general
Florida officials presented a revised ballot title and summary for Amendment 3 on Thursday after a state judge ruled the original version contained misleading political rhetoric.
Florida officials presented a revised ballot title and summary for Amendment 3 on Thursday after a state judge ruled the original version contained misleading political rhetoric.
Flock adds new guardrails as police misuse of license plate readers draws scrutiny
Flock Safety is tightening the rules surrounding its vast network of automated license plate reader cameras as the company faces growing concerns about privacy and police misuse.
Flock Safety is tightening the rules surrounding its vast network of automated license plate reader cameras as the company faces growing concerns about privacy and police misuse.
Return of stolen $8K statue honoring Florida boy who died from cancer seen as sign from above
Detectives in Miami-Dade County recovered a stolen bronze statue honoring a young boy who died of cancer and reportedly arrested two men in connection with the theft.
Detectives in Miami-Dade County recovered a stolen bronze statue honoring a young boy who died of cancer and reportedly arrested two men in connection with the theft.
International manhunt for Florida double homicide suspect ends in Mexico
Mexican authorities and U.S. Marshals captured double-homicide suspect Joseph Ronnie Raker in Mexico, south of Brownsville, Texas, concluding an intensive international manhunt, officials said.
Mexican authorities and U.S. Marshals captured double-homicide suspect Joseph Ronnie Raker in Mexico, south of Brownsville, Texas, concluding an intensive international manhunt, officials said.
Tropical Storm Lala aims for Hawaii as two Atlantic systems push west
The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical systems in the Atlantic alongside Tropical Storm Lala in the Pacific, which is forecast to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane before striking Hawaii.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical systems in the Atlantic alongside Tropical Storm Lala in the Pacific, which is forecast to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane before striking Hawaii.
Lithia housing development vote: County approves 280 homes
A controversial plan to build 280 homes in rural Lithia is moving forward despite strong opposition from nearby neighbors.
A controversial plan to build 280 homes in rural Lithia is moving forward despite strong opposition from nearby neighbors.
Woman wearing 'Force to be reckoned with' shirt captured in nationwide manhunt
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Plant City woman shot, killed mom, 2 children before turning gun on herself: Police
A Plant City woman shot and killed her mother and two of her young children before dying by suicide in early May, according to the Plant City Police Department.
A Plant City woman shot and killed her mother and two of her young children before dying by suicide in early May, according to the Plant City Police Department.
Former Georgia sheriff candidate caught in Florida after months on the run
Former Cobb County sheriff candidate and ex-deputy Antaney Hogan was arrested in Jacksonville after months on the run.
Former Cobb County sheriff candidate and ex-deputy Antaney Hogan was arrested in Jacksonville after months on the run.
How new heat meters protect student athletes in Hillsborough County sports complexes
Hillsborough County installed heat stress meters at local sports complexes to protect youth athletes from dangerous extreme temperatures during outdoor practices.
Hillsborough County installed heat stress meters at local sports complexes to protect youth athletes from dangerous extreme temperatures during outdoor practices.
Tampa man found guilty of kidnapping, raping DoorDash driver
A Tampa jury has found a man guilty of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a DoorDash driver in 2023.
A Tampa jury has found a man guilty of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a DoorDash driver in 2023.
Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
'Doing it for your country': Sarasota gymnasts head to world championships
A local gymnastics training facility in Sarasota is celebrating a major milestone after three of its elite athletes earned spots on the national roster representing the country on the international stage.
A local gymnastics training facility in Sarasota is celebrating a major milestone after three of its elite athletes earned spots on the national roster representing the country on the international stage.
Wildlife rescue warns against using rat poison after East Lake dogs ingest rodenticide
Wildlife experts in the Tampa Bay Area are warning residents about the hazards of rat poison after two dogs ingested rodenticide.
Wildlife experts in the Tampa Bay Area are warning residents about the hazards of rat poison after two dogs ingested rodenticide.
Booker High School football pauses varsity play: Here is why
A high school football program in Sarasota canceled its varsity season after dismissing its former head coach and losing several players to transfer.
A high school football program in Sarasota canceled its varsity season after dismissing its former head coach and losing several players to transfer.
60 truckloads of dirt and 40-foot jumps: 'Monster Jam Freestyle Mania' to make Tampa debut
Monster Jam Freestyle Mania is making its Tampa debut at Benchmark International Arena this weekend, bringing a brand-new team format to Tampa Bay.
Monster Jam Freestyle Mania is making its Tampa debut at Benchmark International Arena this weekend, bringing a brand-new team format to Tampa Bay.
Polk County driver accused of going 117 mph before deadly crash arrested
A Haines City man was arrested for DUI manslaughter Thursday in a deadly Davenport crash that happened nearly three months ago.
A Haines City man was arrested for DUI manslaughter Thursday in a deadly Davenport crash that happened nearly three months ago.
Mother devastated after family graves vandalized and stolen from in Lacooche cemetery
A Pasco County mother is devastated after several graves at a Lacoochee cemetery were vandalized and items connected to her family were stolen.
A Pasco County mother is devastated after several graves at a Lacoochee cemetery were vandalized and items connected to her family were stolen.