Polk County leaders approve Lake Winterset restrictions after large brawl

Polk County commissioners approved a measure that cracks down on bad behavior weeks after a brawl on Lake Winterset led to several arrests and strong words from Sheriff Grady Judd.

'Alligator Alcatraz': Federal court allows detention center to stay open during appeal

A federal appeals court has paused a judge’s order that would have shut down Florida’s controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center facility in the Florida Everglades.

Boy drowns in swimming pool at Pasco County home

A boy died Tuesday after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool, according to the Pasco Sheriff's Office.

Man found dead on South Skyway Fishing Pier

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a man's death on the fishing piers along the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Tuesday morning.

Gov. DeSantis highlights results of SAFE program to fight fentanyl in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on Tuesday morning in Orlando to highlight the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (SAFE) program to fight fentanyl. The two leaders accentuated several recent SAFE-funded investigations that led to the dismantling of drug trafficking operations across the Sunshine State.

Video: Florida boy found at Chick-fil-A after escaping home

A 5-year-old Florida boy's fast food adventure is getting attention on social media after officers put out a video showing him enjoying breakfast with workers at Chick-fil-A, where the child had wandered alone earlier this summer.

Tampa police investigating man's shooting death as homicide

The Tampa Police Department says it's investigating a homicide after finding a man shot to death in a neighborhood on Monday night.

New Clearwater fire station aims to improve safety, response times

Officials in Clearwater are cutting the ribbon Tuesday on a new fire station, replacing the previous decades-old location with a spacious, high-tech facility.

Missing St. Pete woman found safe after reported kidnapping at apartment complex

St. Petersburg police say a missing woman has been found safe after a man reportedly forced her into her own car, then drove off, during a confrontation at an apartment complex early Monday.

'Creative Pinellas' at risk as county considers cutting funding

Pinellas County commissioners are considering cutting funding to Creative Pinellas. The proposal came up during last week's budget hearing. 

'Workers over Billionaires': Protests erupt nationwide on Labor Day

From Boston to Chicago, Austin to Los Angeles, thousands of people joined protests on Labor Day as part of the "Workers Over Billionaires" day of action. 

Man found dead in Tampa, investigation underway: Police

A death investigation is underway in the 4700 block of East Citrus Circle in Tampa, according to officers.