Ybor City intersection named after Tampa police officer killed in line of duty 77 years ago
The City of Tampa unveiled a street sign honoring Morris Lopez, a police officer killed in 1949 while shielding a paperboy during a drive-by shooting in Ybor City.
The City of Tampa unveiled a street sign honoring Morris Lopez, a police officer killed in 1949 while shielding a paperboy during a drive-by shooting in Ybor City.
Judge denies mistrial in Polk County triple-murder trial after father's emotional outburst
A judge denied a mistrial motion Monday following an emotional courtroom outburst during the triple-murder trial of Tony "TJ" Wiggins in Bartow.
A judge denied a mistrial motion Monday following an emotional courtroom outburst during the triple-murder trial of Tony "TJ" Wiggins in Bartow.
Pinellas sheriff: St. Pete officers justified in taser death after 'extremely violent fight'
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri says St. Pete police officers were justified in the death of a 48-year-old man following an "extremely violent" fight with police.
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri says St. Pete police officers were justified in the death of a 48-year-old man following an "extremely violent" fight with police.
AI data centers erupt as major battleground in Florida governor’s race
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure has emerged as a central dividing line between candidates running for Florida Governor.
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure has emerged as a central dividing line between candidates running for Florida Governor.
Woman claims vet’s affairs coordinator with public defender’s office stole $65K while she was in jail
A veterans affairs coordinator for a Florida public defender's office faces multiple felony charges after authorities said she stole nearly $65,000 from a woman held inside the Manatee County jail.
A veterans affairs coordinator for a Florida public defender's office faces multiple felony charges after authorities said she stole nearly $65,000 from a woman held inside the Manatee County jail.
Venice home invasion suspect claims Dallas jail inmate's tip led to armed break-in
A tip from a Dallas County Jail cell led two men to a Venice home invasion where they tased a woman, shot at a neighbor and were tracked down by a police dog, according to the Venice Police Department.
A tip from a Dallas County Jail cell led two men to a Venice home invasion where they tased a woman, shot at a neighbor and were tracked down by a police dog, according to the Venice Police Department.
St. Petersburg police release video of SUV sought in deadly hit-and-run
St. Petersburg police released surveillance video Monday showing the Mercedes SUV they are searching for after a hit-and-run crash killed a 65-year-old Pinellas Park motorcyclist early Sunday.
St. Petersburg police released surveillance video Monday showing the Mercedes SUV they are searching for after a hit-and-run crash killed a 65-year-old Pinellas Park motorcyclist early Sunday.
Tropical Storm Hanna forms in Atlantic as Tropical Depression Fay on track to dissipate
Tropical Storm Hanna formed Monday hundreds of miles east-northeast of Bermuda, becoming the eighth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Hanna formed Monday hundreds of miles east-northeast of Bermuda, becoming the eighth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Davenport man accused of threatening to kill police officer during drug arrest: DPD
A Davenport man is accused of possessing methamphetamine and marijuana and repeatedly threatening to kill a police officer during a traffic stop, according to the Davenport Police Department.
A Davenport man is accused of possessing methamphetamine and marijuana and repeatedly threatening to kill a police officer during a traffic stop, according to the Davenport Police Department.
Teen hospitalized after trespasser opens fire outside Winter Haven home: Police
A 19-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge after shooting a 15-year-old girl who tried to make him leave a Winter Haven property Sunday night, according to police.
A 19-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge after shooting a 15-year-old girl who tried to make him leave a Winter Haven property Sunday night, according to police.
Bakso the tiger to leave Disney's Animal Kingdom this fall
Disney World announced Monday that the 2-year-old tiger named Bakso will leave Animal Kingdom and move to a different Association of Zoos & Aquariums-accredited zoo this fall.
Disney World announced Monday that the 2-year-old tiger named Bakso will leave Animal Kingdom and move to a different Association of Zoos & Aquariums-accredited zoo this fall.
Florida K9 dies while helping deputies with an apprehension: LCSO
A Florida K9 died while assisting deputies with an apprehension early Monday morning in the 1st Precinct, agency officials announced.
A Florida K9 died while assisting deputies with an apprehension early Monday morning in the 1st Precinct, agency officials announced.
Investigation underway after victim dies following Tampa shooting: Police
Police are investigating a shooting from last week that left a man dead from his injuries on Sunday, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Police are investigating a shooting from last week that left a man dead from his injuries on Sunday, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Tampa weather forecast: Summertime heat and humidity returning late this week
A brief preview of autumn is ending across Central Florida as heat and muggy air rapidly build back into the region.
A brief preview of autumn is ending across Central Florida as heat and muggy air rapidly build back into the region.
Group pushes for 29-acre Boca Ciega Bay property to become new Pinellas County preserve
A largely untouched piece of land surrounded by development could become Pinellas County's newest preserve.
A largely untouched piece of land surrounded by development could become Pinellas County's newest preserve.
Hernando County shooting: Suspect shot after firing at deputies in Brooksville
Deputies shot a man who opened fire on them as they responded to reports of two people locking themselves inside a bathroom on Sunday, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies shot a man who opened fire on them as they responded to reports of two people locking themselves inside a bathroom on Sunday, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarasota police: Venice man dead after motorcycle crash
A 51-year-old Venice man died following a crash involving two motorcycles and a car in Sarasota on Sunday afternoon, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A 51-year-old Venice man died following a crash involving two motorcycles and a car in Sarasota on Sunday afternoon, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Raprager Family Farms speaks on annual Fall Festival in Bay Area
Raprager Family Farms is bringing the sights, sounds and flavors of autumn to the Bay Area with its annual Fall Festival.
Raprager Family Farms is bringing the sights, sounds and flavors of autumn to the Bay Area with its annual Fall Festival.
Florida sex offender accused of babysitting ad trap as police investigate potential interstate predator
Georgia investigators are searching for potential victims of a convicted Florida sex offender after DNA linked him to three sexual assault cases involving women allegedly lured through Craigslist job ads.
Georgia investigators are searching for potential victims of a convicted Florida sex offender after DNA linked him to three sexual assault cases involving women allegedly lured through Craigslist job ads.
1 dead, 2 rescued after RV catches fire in Pinellas Park yard: Police
One person was found dead inside an RV after it caught fire Sunday in Pinellas Park, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.
One person was found dead inside an RV after it caught fire Sunday in Pinellas Park, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.