Webster man dies after motorcycle accident on US-301: FHP

A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a Kia Sorento on US-301 in Ridge Manor on Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Firefighter directing traffic struck by SUV on I-75: FHP

A firefighter who was directing traffic on I-75 was hospitalized after being hit by an SUV early on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man drowns in Sarasota, investigation underway: SCSO

A man drowned near the 9000 block of Blind Pass Rd. in Sarasota on Saturday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Florida man with knife threatens people at Spring Hill gas station: HCSO

A Florida man holding a knife was walking around threatening people near a Mobile gas station in Spring Hill, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Tarpon Springs home invasion suspect shot and killed by occupants, police say

A home invasion suspect was shot and killed by people inside a Tarpon Springs home after police say the man unlawfully entered the residence and an altercation ensued.

Shooting at Tampa sports bar kills man: TPD

A shooting at Flexx Sports Bar & Ultra Lounge in Tampa killed one person and injured another after a verbal altercation escalated early on Saturday morning, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Florida appeals court allows open carry, counties split on how to enforce for now

Florida now joins most of the nation on openly carrying firearms, after the First District Court of Appeals ruled the ban on open carry in the state unconstitutional on Wednesday.

Coast Guard suspends search for missing fisherman last seen off Anclote

The Coast Guard suspended its search for the missing fisherman who was last seen Wednesday morning about 46 miles west of Anclote Key. 

Sarasota County Schools explores school repurposing, possibly closing Wilkinson Elementary

In Sarasota County, new homes are still being built, and more families keep moving in. Despite the increase in population, Sarasota County Schools said enrollment is flattening. 

Vaccine studies by UF, Stanford warn dropping mandates will bring disease spread

The moment Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said the state would push to end vaccine mandates, researchers at the University of Florida and Stanford University began their inquiries about what that would look like.

Missing teen last seen in Clearwater found safe

Clearwater police say a missing teen has been found safe after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement put out a statewide alert.