Governor DeSantis announces 'Deportation Depot' immigration detention facility at north Florida prison
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that Florida is opening a second immigration detention and deportation facility in addition to "Alligator Alcatraz" – this time using a north Florida prison that will be dubbed "Deportation Depot."
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that Florida is opening a second immigration detention and deportation facility in addition to "Alligator Alcatraz" – this time using a north Florida prison that will be dubbed "Deportation Depot."
Spring Hill teacher accused of DUI after crashing into school fence
A Spring Hill teacher found himself behind bars on the second day of school after deputies say he crashed into a fence at Explorer K-8 school on Tuesday.
A Spring Hill teacher found himself behind bars on the second day of school after deputies say he crashed into a fence at Explorer K-8 school on Tuesday.
St. Pete leaders to discuss raising utility rates to fund stormwater improvements
The City of St. Petersburg is looking for ways to fund stormwater improvement projects – and their solution could include raising utility rates.
The City of St. Petersburg is looking for ways to fund stormwater improvement projects – and their solution could include raising utility rates.
School zone speed cameras catch drivers as fast as 78 mph, Bradenton officials say
Bradenton police are warning drivers to slow down after the city’s school zone cameras caught 50 speeders on the first day of the 2025-26 school year.
Bradenton police are warning drivers to slow down after the city’s school zone cameras caught 50 speeders on the first day of the 2025-26 school year.
Second suspect arrested two years after deadly shooting outside Tampa apartment complex
More than two years after a deadly shooting outside a Tampa apartment complex, a second suspect was arrested Monday on a first-degree murder charge.
More than two years after a deadly shooting outside a Tampa apartment complex, a second suspect was arrested Monday on a first-degree murder charge.
Bay Area NICU nurse uncovers fake car seats designed for dolls being sold to unsuspecting families
A Tampa Bay area NICU nurse has uncovered a dangerous counterfeit product putting newborns at risk: Infant car seats designed for dolls, sold to unsuspecting families as the real thing.
A Tampa Bay area NICU nurse has uncovered a dangerous counterfeit product putting newborns at risk: Infant car seats designed for dolls, sold to unsuspecting families as the real thing.
Some St. Pete homeowners still waiting for permits nearly one year after Hurricane Helene
Eleven months after Hurricane Helene swept through the area, some St. Petersburg homeowners said they’re still waiting for the city to issue permits to repair their properties even as hurricane season ramps up again.
Eleven months after Hurricane Helene swept through the area, some St. Petersburg homeowners said they’re still waiting for the city to issue permits to repair their properties even as hurricane season ramps up again.
2025 Python Challenge: Florida woman wins with 60-snake haul; record 294 invasive pythons caught
A Florida woman has claimed the top prize in the 2025 Python Challenge after capturing 60 Burmese pythons during the 10-day hunting event in the Everglades.
A Florida woman has claimed the top prize in the 2025 Python Challenge after capturing 60 Burmese pythons during the 10-day hunting event in the Everglades.
Former handyman accused of breaking into couple's home, violently attacking them
A Pinellas Park couple are out of the hospital after a home invasion attack on Tuesday afternoon, and they said they are lucky to be alive.
A Pinellas Park couple are out of the hospital after a home invasion attack on Tuesday afternoon, and they said they are lucky to be alive.
Bartow family narrowly survives after part of 80-ton crane falls through home
A Bartow family is incredibly fortunate to be unharmed after a section of an 80-ton crane crashed through their roof.
A Bartow family is incredibly fortunate to be unharmed after a section of an 80-ton crane crashed through their roof.
Florida saw palmetto berry bust leads to 11 arrests and seizure of 6,000-pound bounty: MCSO
Eleven men, including nine who deputies say are undocumented, are accused of trying to steal thousands of pounds of saw palmetto berries in Florida.
Eleven men, including nine who deputies say are undocumented, are accused of trying to steal thousands of pounds of saw palmetto berries in Florida.
Venice man shot, killed after pointing gun at deputies serving search warrant
A man was shot and killed after pointing his gun at Sarasota County deputies Wednesday morning in the 200 block of Golf Course Drive in Venice.
A man was shot and killed after pointing his gun at Sarasota County deputies Wednesday morning in the 200 block of Golf Course Drive in Venice.
Home of Tampa Bay Lightning now named Benchmark International Arena
The home of the Tampa Bay Lightning has a new name.
The home of the Tampa Bay Lightning has a new name.
Video: Florida alligator devours python in Everglades
An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.
An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.
Florida AG Uthmeier taking emergency action against new synthetic drug, 7-OH
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday during a press conference in Tampa that his office is taking emergency action to prohibit "7-hydroxymitragynine" – often called "7-OH", in the state of Florida.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday during a press conference in Tampa that his office is taking emergency action to prohibit "7-hydroxymitragynine" – often called "7-OH", in the state of Florida.
Florida man killed after pickup truck flips on I-4 in Polk County
A Port Charlotte man was killed on I-4 in Polk County after his pickup truck flipped early Tuesday morning, according to deputies.
A Port Charlotte man was killed on I-4 in Polk County after his pickup truck flipped early Tuesday morning, according to deputies.
'Graham Hoffman Act': Sen. Ashley Moody urges passage of legislation in Florida
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and first responders gathered on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando to urge the passing of the "Graham Hoffman Act," a piece of legislation the leaders say "will protect those who keep our communities safe and punish criminals who attack them."
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and first responders gathered on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando to urge the passing of the "Graham Hoffman Act," a piece of legislation the leaders say "will protect those who keep our communities safe and punish criminals who attack them."
Tropical Storm Erin could be major hurricane by this weekend. Here's the latest track
Tropical Storm Erin hasn't gained much strength since forming on Monday over the Atlantic, but the National Hurricane Center says that should change soon as the storm moves west toward more favorable conditions for development.
Tropical Storm Erin hasn't gained much strength since forming on Monday over the Atlantic, but the National Hurricane Center says that should change soon as the storm moves west toward more favorable conditions for development.
Owner of dog that killed Florida child will face misdemeanor charge, officials say
The owner of one of the dogs that killed an 8-year-old Florida boy in January is now facing a second-degree misdemeanor charge, according to State Attorney William Scheiner.
The owner of one of the dogs that killed an 8-year-old Florida boy in January is now facing a second-degree misdemeanor charge, according to State Attorney William Scheiner.
Polk County deputies searching for 'armed and dangerous' suspect after man shot, killed in motel parking lot
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says an "armed and dangerous" man is on the run after shooting and killing another man on Tuesday night.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says an "armed and dangerous" man is on the run after shooting and killing another man on Tuesday night.