Woman arrested after leaving scene of deadly crash in Lakeland: PCSO

A 24-year-old woman has been arrested and charged after she allegedly drove off after hitting and killing a pedestrian in Lakeland on W Highland Street.

Woman escapes to neighbors house after being shot by husband: PCSO

Pinellas County deputies responded to a Seminole home after reports of a shooting Friday evening where they found a woman at a neighbor's home who said her husband had shot her.

Tractor-trailer bursts into flames after slamming into median

The driver of a tractor-trailer was hospitalized after slamming into the median on the access road leading from US-301 to westbound I-4 and US-92, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Woman arrested for unlicensed dental work used 'crazy glue' on victims teeth: Police

A Pinellas County woman is behind bars after police said she performed dental work without a license, leaving victims in pain and in need of emergency care.

FEMA's new flood maps put parts of Clearwater in flood zone for first time

FEMA has proposed updated flood maps that now include some Clearwater neighborhoods, following unprecedented flooding during Hurricane Helene last year.

Lakeland man accused of checking doors at Wauchula Elementary while kids were in class

A Lakeland man was arrested after Wauchula police said he was seen walking around an elementary school campus and checking classroom doors while school was in session.

Defiant protesters repaint Pulse Memorial crosswalk in rainbow colors after state covers it

Protesters returned to the Pulse Memorial crosswalk in downtown Orlando this week after state crews painted over the rainbow-colored markings, sparking renewed outrage from LGBTQ+ advocates and local residents.

FDOT denies St. Pete's request to keep several street murals on roadways

The Florida Department of Transportation has denied the City of St. Pete's request to keep several pieces of artwork on its roadways. 

Florida man boards child’s school bus, swears at driver and threatens to come back with a gun: HCSO

The bus ride to JD Floyd Elementary School in Spring Hill was anything but typical on Friday morning after deputies say a parent climbed on board, spoke profanely to the driver and the attendant and threatened to come back with a gun.

Sheriff Grady Judd dons $50K in ‘drip’ seized during illegal drug trafficking bust that nabbed 32

On Friday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wore a thick gold chain around his neck, a matching bracelet and waved around a gun during a press conference to make a point about the dangers of drug trafficking.

NHC watching 2 tropical waves in Atlantic as Erin moves away from U.S.

As Erin moves away from the United States, the National Hurricane Center is watching two waves in the tropics for possible development – including at least one that could form this weekend.

St. Pete considers creating city-owned electric utility as residents voice concerns over Duke Energy prices

Could the city of St. Petersburg unplug itself from Duke Energy? That’s the question city leaders are now exploring after residents and council members raised concerns about high energy bills and long-term energy goals.

Florida man convicted of 'extremely disturbing' dog beating gets maximum prison sentence

One year after what deputies in South Florida call an "extremely disturbing" beating of a dog, a judge did not let her attacker off easy, handing down the maximum prison sentence for his crime.

Crews monitoring scrapyard fire after 15-hour battle in Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue says crews remain on the scene of a three-alarm scrapyard fire that took about 15 hours to get under control and sent two firefighters to the hospital.