Missing swimmer found safe after disappearing in water off Siesta Key Beach: SCSO
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says a 23-year-old man is safe after vanishing from a beach Tuesday night, sparking a massive air and water search by multiple emergency agencies.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says a 23-year-old man is safe after vanishing from a beach Tuesday night, sparking a massive air and water search by multiple emergency agencies.
Northbound lanes of I-75 reopened after fatal crash shut down traffic in Venice: FHP
All northbound lanes of I-75 in Sarasota County have reopened after a fatal crash early Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
All northbound lanes of I-75 in Sarasota County have reopened after a fatal crash early Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Ex-HCSO Deputy in academic cheating scandal hired by Hillsborough Schools
Anthony Collins officially began his new role as Director of Security and Emergency Management for Hillsborough County Public Schools.
Anthony Collins officially began his new role as Director of Security and Emergency Management for Hillsborough County Public Schools.
Families feeling grocery pinch can get free weekly meal boxes for kids in Ruskin
A weekly meal-box program is now available for families in South Hillsborough County as children settle into summer break.
A weekly meal-box program is now available for families in South Hillsborough County as children settle into summer break.
Viral Pomeranian creates candy-coated getaway for 3 struggling Bay Area families: 'It means the world to us'
Three families navigating severe medical illnesses and bullying received a VIP getaway at a candy-themed Florida mansion, thanks to a community initiative known as Koda's Dreamhouse Adventure.
Three families navigating severe medical illnesses and bullying received a VIP getaway at a candy-themed Florida mansion, thanks to a community initiative known as Koda's Dreamhouse Adventure.
Red Mesa Cantina closes permanently after 16 Years in downtown St. Pete
A staple of the downtown St. Petersburg dining scene has served its last taco. Red Mesa Cantina closed permanently this week after 16 years in business.
A staple of the downtown St. Petersburg dining scene has served its last taco. Red Mesa Cantina closed permanently this week after 16 years in business.
Lakeland data center proposal hits major roadblock after developer cancels review meeting
A proposed data center in Lakeland is facing significant new hurdles after the applicant withdrew from a scheduled review meeting with city officials, delaying the project's next steps and raising questions about its future.
A proposed data center in Lakeland is facing significant new hurdles after the applicant withdrew from a scheduled review meeting with city officials, delaying the project's next steps and raising questions about its future.
Meet Splash: Rescue otter helps law enforcement agencies crack cold cases
A unique tracker with four paws is helping investigators solve cold cases and uncover hidden underwater clues.
A unique tracker with four paws is helping investigators solve cold cases and uncover hidden underwater clues.
Florida Legislature approves DeSantis property tax cut plan for November ballot
Florida lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping tax cut for homestead property owners pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending it to the November ballot.
Florida lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping tax cut for homestead property owners pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending it to the November ballot.
AAA, TGH launch safety campaign after Tampa doctors report surge in serious e-bike injuries
A Pasco County nine-year-old is sharing his crash story as AAA and Tampa's Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH launch a safety campaign, hoping to prevent e-bike injuries this summer.
A Pasco County nine-year-old is sharing his crash story as AAA and Tampa's Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH launch a safety campaign, hoping to prevent e-bike injuries this summer.
Construction crew finds human remains in Sarasota
Sarasota County deputies are investigating after a construction crew discovered partial human skeletal remains in a wooded lot on Friday morning.
Sarasota County deputies are investigating after a construction crew discovered partial human skeletal remains in a wooded lot on Friday morning.
Clearwater Beach ‘teen takeover’ shooting suspect arrested
A 16-year-old boy accused of shooting another teenager multiple times during a ‘teen takeover' on Clearwater Beach on Sunday has been arrested.
A 16-year-old boy accused of shooting another teenager multiple times during a ‘teen takeover' on Clearwater Beach on Sunday has been arrested.
Missing Florida man’s remains identified after being found on Eglin AFB property 10 years after he vanished
A missing Florida man has been identified a decade after he disappeared, following the discovery of human remains on Eglin Air Force Base property.
A missing Florida man has been identified a decade after he disappeared, following the discovery of human remains on Eglin Air Force Base property.
Armed vehicle burglary suspect caught after running from Sarasota police
A suspected Sarasota car burglar ran but could not hide from police early Saturday morning.
A suspected Sarasota car burglar ran but could not hide from police early Saturday morning.
Arrest made in downtown St. Pete shooting that left man dead on Memorial Day: Police
A suspect was arrested in connection with a downtown St. Petersburg shooting that left a man dead over Memorial Day weekend, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
A suspect was arrested in connection with a downtown St. Petersburg shooting that left a man dead over Memorial Day weekend, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
Irate Disney World guest shattered glasses, ripped cast member's name tag in restaurant fight: Affidavit
A woman was arrested at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort after she allegedly dumped water on a restaurant manager, shattered multiple glasses, and took a cast member's name tag because she was upset her family was unable to all sit at the same table, according to the arrest affidavit.
A woman was arrested at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort after she allegedly dumped water on a restaurant manager, shattered multiple glasses, and took a cast member's name tag because she was upset her family was unable to all sit at the same table, according to the arrest affidavit.
Florida man who killed his girlfriend’s baby in 1996 was executed on Tuesday
A Florida man who confessed to killing his girlfriend’s infant daughter and throwing her body in a pond three decades ago was executed Tuesday evening.
A Florida man who confessed to killing his girlfriend’s infant daughter and throwing her body in a pond three decades ago was executed Tuesday evening.
Florida owl gets stuck between tree trunks, Pasco County Fire Rescue crew swoops in to save bird
Pasco County Fire Rescue saved a trapped owl after the bird became wedged tightly between two tree trunks.
Pasco County Fire Rescue saved a trapped owl after the bird became wedged tightly between two tree trunks.
Treasure Island rebuilding proposal sparks concerns over changing 'island character'
Residents and city leaders are weighing the future of redevelopment as city commissioners visit a proposed Planned Development ordinance and ongoing discussions tied to the iconic Thunderbird Beach Resort.
Residents and city leaders are weighing the future of redevelopment as city commissioners visit a proposed Planned Development ordinance and ongoing discussions tied to the iconic Thunderbird Beach Resort.
Dating app safety: Tampa man accused of sexual assault, kidnapping two online dates
Prosecutors in Hillsborough County said Troy Eubanks met up with two people in person after meeting online.
Prosecutors in Hillsborough County said Troy Eubanks met up with two people in person after meeting online.