Charlie Kirk shooting: Florida teachers warned about social media posts in aftermath of assassination
Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas is warning teachers and school staff that their social media posts could cost them their jobs or even their teaching certificates.
Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas is warning teachers and school staff that their social media posts could cost them their jobs or even their teaching certificates.
Armed Florida man killed in standoff with deputies was wanted for robbing marijuana dispensary: MCSO
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says the man found dead after barricading himself inside a home for hours earlier this week was a suspect in the armed robbery of a marijuana dispensary.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says the man found dead after barricading himself inside a home for hours earlier this week was a suspect in the armed robbery of a marijuana dispensary.
Where is Zachary Bernhardt? 8-year-old at heart of Florida’s longest Amber Alert disappeared 25 years ago
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, exactly one year before the 9/11 attacks, Leah Hackett told police she tucked her 8-year-old son Zachary Bernhardt into bed, went for a middle-of-the-night swim in the community pool and returned to an empty apartment, sparking Florida’s longest-running Amber Alert.
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, exactly one year before the 9/11 attacks, Leah Hackett told police she tucked her 8-year-old son Zachary Bernhardt into bed, went for a middle-of-the-night swim in the community pool and returned to an empty apartment, sparking Florida’s longest-running Amber Alert.
South Tampa residents push for canal dredging ahead of hurricane season
Residents along West Euclid and West Bay Villa Avenue in South Tampa are urging the city to address flooding concerns tied to Canal 20.
Residents along West Euclid and West Bay Villa Avenue in South Tampa are urging the city to address flooding concerns tied to Canal 20.
Search underway for missing fisherman last seen off Anclote, friend found by fishing charter boat
Pete Hans had been treading water for nearly eight hours when the Double Eagle fishing charter boat found and rescued him Wednesday afternoon.
Pete Hans had been treading water for nearly eight hours when the Double Eagle fishing charter boat found and rescued him Wednesday afternoon.
Seasoned Sarasota officers recall protecting the president on September 11, 2001
Twenty-four years ago, on September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush was at Emma E Booker Elementary School in Sarasota to celebrate reading scores and Sarasota police will never forget evacuating the president from the school to Air Force One after learning of the terror attacks.
Twenty-four years ago, on September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush was at Emma E Booker Elementary School in Sarasota to celebrate reading scores and Sarasota police will never forget evacuating the president from the school to Air Force One after learning of the terror attacks.
Citrus County deputy dies 2 years after being hit by a car at a high school graduation
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Deputy Andres "Andy" Lahera, who died a little more than two years after he was struck by a car while he was directing traffic outside Lecanto High School’s graduation.
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Deputy Andres "Andy" Lahera, who died a little more than two years after he was struck by a car while he was directing traffic outside Lecanto High School’s graduation.
Illicit use of ketamine on the rise in Polk County, harm reduction specialist says
According to a harm reduction specialist, the illicit use of ketamine is on the rise in Polk County.
According to a harm reduction specialist, the illicit use of ketamine is on the rise in Polk County.
Heated argument in Tampa leads to deadly shooting: Police
An argument that turned into gunshots left one man dead and another man in jail, according to the Tampa Police Department.
An argument that turned into gunshots left one man dead and another man in jail, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Cross Bay Ferry making a comeback after PSTA grant
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has approved its new budget, and one of the biggest takeaways for Tampa Bay area residents and visitors is the return of ferry service.
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has approved its new budget, and one of the biggest takeaways for Tampa Bay area residents and visitors is the return of ferry service.
Remembering 9/11: Retired New York officers, firefighters join Governor DeSantis for Palm Harbor ceremony
On a somber day marking 24 years since the September 11th attacks, a large ceremony took place in Palm Harbor honoring thousands of lives lost in 2001.
On a somber day marking 24 years since the September 11th attacks, a large ceremony took place in Palm Harbor honoring thousands of lives lost in 2001.
3 teens arrested in shootout that killed 15-year-old during botched robbery in Bradenton
More than two weeks after a 15-year-old boy's shooting death in Bradenton, police say they've arrested three teens in the case.
More than two weeks after a 15-year-old boy's shooting death in Bradenton, police say they've arrested three teens in the case.
Teen killed, 5 men hurt in shooting at Tampa apartment complex
A 17-year-old boy died and five men were injured in an early morning shooting at an apartment complex, according to Tampa police.
A 17-year-old boy died and five men were injured in an early morning shooting at an apartment complex, according to Tampa police.
Tampa police officer suspended for kicking suspect in head during arrest, bodycam video released
The Tampa Police Department has suspended an officer for 30 days after bodycam video showed him kicking a suspect in the head while making an arrest earlier this year.
The Tampa Police Department has suspended an officer for 30 days after bodycam video showed him kicking a suspect in the head while making an arrest earlier this year.
Youngest fire chief in Pinellas County plans to break barriers at 36
The new Pinellas Park fire chief is proving age is just a number when it comes to what you can accomplish.
The new Pinellas Park fire chief is proving age is just a number when it comes to what you can accomplish.
Armed suspect who shot at deputies found dead after barricading inside Manatee County home
An armed suspect who barricaded inside a Manatee County home in the 800 block of 63rd Avenue West was found dead after a three-hour stand-off, according to deputies.
An armed suspect who barricaded inside a Manatee County home in the 800 block of 63rd Avenue West was found dead after a three-hour stand-off, according to deputies.
USF men's basketball team gives back to long-time team administrative specialist
Last week, the USF men's basketball team surprised long-time administrative specialist Barbara Riffe by gifting her a customized golf cart.
Last week, the USF men's basketball team surprised long-time administrative specialist Barbara Riffe by gifting her a customized golf cart.
Battery, theft charges dropped against Jim Leavitt, former USF head football coach: Court documents
All charges have been dropped against former USF head football coach Jim Leavitt after he was accused of striking his ex-girlfriend, along with a man, and stealing a Louis Vuitton purse, clutch and wallet, according to court documents.
All charges have been dropped against former USF head football coach Jim Leavitt after he was accused of striking his ex-girlfriend, along with a man, and stealing a Louis Vuitton purse, clutch and wallet, according to court documents.
Former church worker relieved after federal raids, arrests of church leaders: 'I can't get back that time'
Leslie Portillo’s friend, Danielle Hendrick, first encountered David E. Taylor on a call-in worship show in 2015, seeking prayer for a medical condition. Soon after, Portillo and Hendrick were recruited to help market Taylor’s company, Joshua Media Ministries International, which eventually became the Kingdom of God Global Church.
Leslie Portillo’s friend, Danielle Hendrick, first encountered David E. Taylor on a call-in worship show in 2015, seeking prayer for a medical condition. Soon after, Portillo and Hendrick were recruited to help market Taylor’s company, Joshua Media Ministries International, which eventually became the Kingdom of God Global Church.
Suni Bell murder: Trial day 2 for suspects in 4-year-old girl's shooting death
Day two of the trial for five men charged in the murder of a four-year-old girl continued Wednesday.
Day two of the trial for five men charged in the murder of a four-year-old girl continued Wednesday.