Accused killer sent suicidal texts during Sarasota shooting, arsenal of weapons recovered at scene: SCSO
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office released new information in the tragic shooting that left four people dead inside a home in a Sarasota neighborhood on Tuesday.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office released new information in the tragic shooting that left four people dead inside a home in a Sarasota neighborhood on Tuesday.
Clearwater woman arrested in deadly hit-and-run on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard: Police
A woman was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard that killed a pedestrian earlier this month, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
A woman was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard that killed a pedestrian earlier this month, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
'Selling poison to our children': Grady Judd, AG Uthmeier detail takedown of fentanyl rings
In a sweeping multi-agency operation that spanned several months and crossed jurisdictional lines, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the dismantling of two massive drug trafficking syndicates on Friday morning during a press conference in Winter Haven.
In a sweeping multi-agency operation that spanned several months and crossed jurisdictional lines, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the dismantling of two massive drug trafficking syndicates on Friday morning during a press conference in Winter Haven.
Tarpon Springs High’s show choir premieres 'Howling Hearts' before road competitions
Tarpon Springs High School’s show choir is about to take its 2026 competition show on the road. But first, there’s one chance to see it at home.
Tarpon Springs High School’s show choir is about to take its 2026 competition show on the road. But first, there’s one chance to see it at home.
Florida dad's plea goes TikTok-viral in search of stem cell donor for son
Juan Uribe is a father looking for a stem cell donor to match with his 15-year-old son, Max.
Juan Uribe is a father looking for a stem cell donor to match with his 15-year-old son, Max.
Florida housing relief: Bill aimed at cutting closing costs for families clears first hurdle
State lawmakers are considering a few bills to help first-time homebuyers in Florida, including one that would waive taxes for low to moderate-income families.
State lawmakers are considering a few bills to help first-time homebuyers in Florida, including one that would waive taxes for low to moderate-income families.
New FBI data highlights rise in domestic violence, teen dating abuse
New FBI data is shedding light on a growing and deadly problem across the country: domestic violence.
New FBI data is shedding light on a growing and deadly problem across the country: domestic violence.
Florida first-time homebuyers: New bill would require employers to assist with down payments, closing costs
State Representative Jervonte Edmonds is looking at a way to make it easier for Floridians to live where they work.
State Representative Jervonte Edmonds is looking at a way to make it easier for Floridians to live where they work.
Lithia development proposal to build homes on strawberry fields advances after unanimous vote
A proposal to build over 100 homes on 121 acres of strawberry fields in Lithia is moving forward, despite neighbors warning it would increase traffic in the area.
A proposal to build over 100 homes on 121 acres of strawberry fields in Lithia is moving forward, despite neighbors warning it would increase traffic in the area.
Florida emergency trust fund nears expiration, House yet to act on extension
The future of a state emergency trust fund used by Governor Ron DeSantis is uncertain as it nears its expiration date Monday.
The future of a state emergency trust fund used by Governor Ron DeSantis is uncertain as it nears its expiration date Monday.
Lakeland brush fire spreads, destroys home and sheds: PCFR
Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded Thursday afternoon to a brush fire in Lakeland that spread, burning through a home and a pair of sheds.
Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded Thursday afternoon to a brush fire in Lakeland that spread, burning through a home and a pair of sheds.
Florida Poly to launch cybersecurity and AI laboratory on campus
After receiving nearly $3 million in federal funding, the security operations center on campus will be expanded with the addition of an artificial intelligence lab.
After receiving nearly $3 million in federal funding, the security operations center on campus will be expanded with the addition of an artificial intelligence lab.
Florida House advances terrorist group designation bill, activists call it attack on free speech
The state is moving ahead with Florida House Bill 1471, which would give the head of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement broad reign to label groups as terrorist organizations.
The state is moving ahead with Florida House Bill 1471, which would give the head of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement broad reign to label groups as terrorist organizations.
Tampa police: 19-year-old arrested, woman dead after dispute leads to shooting
A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with a shooting that left a woman dead Thursday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with a shooting that left a woman dead Thursday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Sarasota families and friends remember victims in cross-state killing spree
As the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office continues to identify a motive for the deadly shooting spree that stretched from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota, friends and family are remembering their loved ones.
As the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office continues to identify a motive for the deadly shooting spree that stretched from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota, friends and family are remembering their loved ones.
Agape Flights pilots killed in Haiti plane crash identified: ‘Our hearts are heavy’
The pilots killed in the Agape plane crash in Haiti have been identified by the organization.
The pilots killed in the Agape plane crash in Haiti have been identified by the organization.
Florida’s marine crisis: New study reveals widespread plastic ingestion in state waters
A new Ocean Conservancy analysis found widespread plastic ingestion among sea turtles and marine mammals found in Florida waters.
A new Ocean Conservancy analysis found widespread plastic ingestion among sea turtles and marine mammals found in Florida waters.
Tampa couple gets engaged on stage during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
For Victor Dimaren and Emma Eldridge, their love story began at a pool party in Tampa.
For Victor Dimaren and Emma Eldridge, their love story began at a pool party in Tampa.
Florida man regains voice to surprise wife after both survive cancer: 'I love you'
For one couple in Florida, the phrase "in sickness and in health" is no longer just a line from their wedding vows.
For one couple in Florida, the phrase "in sickness and in health" is no longer just a line from their wedding vows.
Polk County construction workers freed driver trapped under vehicle after crash with dump truck: PCSO
A deadly crash in Polk County is under investigation.
A deadly crash in Polk County is under investigation.