Nearly 8,500 Florida acres saved from development

The Florida Cabinet in Tallahassee approved two giant conservation projects in Hardee and Okeechobee Counties.

Jewish Congregation of Venice threats deemed a hoax: Police

Venice police, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and Venice Fire Rescue went to the synagogue after it received phone calls threatening to “kill everyone.”

HCSO investigating death of an inmate

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation involving the death of an inmate. 

DeSantis warns Florida is ‘not Portland’ as state secures major federal immigration funding

Florida is receiving a major boost in federal funding as state and federal leaders announced Friday a "historic agreement" with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the 287(g) program.

Bradenton police investigating homicide after woman dies at scene of crash

A woman’s death is being investigated as a homicide after police say she suffered extensive injuries that were inconsistent with the crash scene where she was found.

Epic Universe Stardust Racers death was not an 'isolated incident' and ‘entirely preventable,' Ben Crump says

It's been almost two weeks since 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital. Since then, Ben Crump, the attorney representing the family of Zavala, said multiple other riders and witnesses have come forward to share similar experiences while riding the coaster.

Feed-A-Bull Pantry reopens at USF after major expansion

While not often discussed, food insecurity is a reality on many college campuses and that’s why USF has reopened its expanded Mosaic Feed-A-Bull Pantry, a vital resource for students struggling with access to food.