‘Extremely rare’ giant ground sloth fossil dating back 11,000 years unearthed by Manatee County utilities crew
Manatee County utility crews unearthed a piece of history, dating back thousands of years, while digging a trench for a waterline.
Manatee County utility crews unearthed a piece of history, dating back thousands of years, while digging a trench for a waterline.
Man injured in 'small' explosion at Pinellas solid waste site
A man was injured Tuesday morning when an ammo can exploded at the Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex, according to the sheriff's office.
A man was injured Tuesday morning when an ammo can exploded at the Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex, according to the sheriff's office.
Shelby Nealy sentencing trial: State rests in death penalty case
The state rested its case Tuesday in the sentencing trial of Shelby Nealy, who faces the death penalty for killing his former in-laws in Pinellas County nearly a year after killing his wife.
The state rested its case Tuesday in the sentencing trial of Shelby Nealy, who faces the death penalty for killing his former in-laws in Pinellas County nearly a year after killing his wife.
Sarasota registered sex offender arrested after attempting to lure girl into his vehicle: SPD
A registered sex offender has been arrested for attempting to lure a 13-year-old girl into his vehicle on Sunday, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A registered sex offender has been arrested for attempting to lure a 13-year-old girl into his vehicle on Sunday, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Naked Florida man hides in tanning bed after trying to set gym on fire at closing time: LCSO
A Florida man’s attempt to get buff ended up with him behind bars when deputies say he ran through a gym in the buff and tried to hide in a tanning bed at closing time.
A Florida man’s attempt to get buff ended up with him behind bars when deputies say he ran through a gym in the buff and tried to hide in a tanning bed at closing time.
Gov. DeSantis, Ingoglia announce DOGE audits of local government spending to begin July 31
The State of Florida has sent letters to local governments in Broward County and Gainesville addressing their spending, and more audits are coming, Gov. Ron DeSantis and new Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said Tuesday.
The State of Florida has sent letters to local governments in Broward County and Gainesville addressing their spending, and more audits are coming, Gov. Ron DeSantis and new Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said Tuesday.
Pinellas County giving homeowners chance to sign off on $125M beach renourishment project
Leaders in Pinellas County are making one last big push this week to get more homeowners to sign off on a one-time emergency beach renourishment project.
Leaders in Pinellas County are making one last big push this week to get more homeowners to sign off on a one-time emergency beach renourishment project.
1 killed in crash at Polk County intersection
One person died after a two-vehicle crash at an intersection early Tuesday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
One person died after a two-vehicle crash at an intersection early Tuesday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
U.S. 41 reopens in Sarasota after crash kills pedestrian
Sarasota police are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian, shutting down U.S. 41 in both directions at one point early Tuesday.
Sarasota police are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian, shutting down U.S. 41 in both directions at one point early Tuesday.
Rain, storm chances high in Tampa Bay area as tropical moisture returns to Florida
Tropical downpours are making a comeback in the Tampa Bay area over the next few days as deep moisture once again moves across Florida.
Tropical downpours are making a comeback in the Tampa Bay area over the next few days as deep moisture once again moves across Florida.
Florida gets failing grade in new plastic pollution report, calls for stronger action
A new report from the Ocean Conservancy is giving the United States a failing grade when it comes to fighting plastic pollution. The environmental non-profit gave the Sunshine State a 1.5 out of 5 stars for its current efforts, saying there's significant room for improvement.
A new report from the Ocean Conservancy is giving the United States a failing grade when it comes to fighting plastic pollution. The environmental non-profit gave the Sunshine State a 1.5 out of 5 stars for its current efforts, saying there's significant room for improvement.
Missing Florida woman seen getting into car last spotted in Tampa area found safe
The missing Florida woman who was seen getting into a car that was last seen in Tampa has been found safe, according to deputies.
The missing Florida woman who was seen getting into a car that was last seen in Tampa has been found safe, according to deputies.
Spike in e-bike injuries sends teens to the ER, doctors warn of head trauma risks
E-bike and electric scooter injuries are on the rise, especially among teens, and local emergency rooms are seeing the effects.
E-bike and electric scooter injuries are on the rise, especially among teens, and local emergency rooms are seeing the effects.
Tampa mother who lost son to heatstroke among those urging caution amid heat advisories
As heat advisories stretch into a third consecutive day across Florida, a Tampa mother is using her grief to push for life-saving education amid dangerous temperatures.
As heat advisories stretch into a third consecutive day across Florida, a Tampa mother is using her grief to push for life-saving education amid dangerous temperatures.
Lakeland mother, son face animal cruelty charges after 8 malnourished dogs found inside home: LPD
A mother and son are facing animal cruelty charges after nearly a dozen of their dogs were found malnourished to the point one could no longer walk, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A mother and son are facing animal cruelty charges after nearly a dozen of their dogs were found malnourished to the point one could no longer walk, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Shelby Nealy sentencing trial: Jurors hear details of murders in Day 4 of testimony
Testimony resumed for a fourth day Monday in the sentencing trial of Shelby Nealy, who faces the death penalty for killing his former in-laws in Pinellas County nearly a year after killing his wife.
Testimony resumed for a fourth day Monday in the sentencing trial of Shelby Nealy, who faces the death penalty for killing his former in-laws in Pinellas County nearly a year after killing his wife.
Lakeland officer arrested for reporting false crime after unmarked patrol car window shattered: PCSO
A Lakeland police officer was arrested for falsely reporting a crime after he claimed that three juveniles threw something at his agency-issued vehicle, an unmarked Chevrolet SUV, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Lakeland police officer was arrested for falsely reporting a crime after he claimed that three juveniles threw something at his agency-issued vehicle, an unmarked Chevrolet SUV, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida detention staffer accused of inappropriate relationship with inmate sold contraband via Cash App: OCSO
A staff member at the Okeechobee County Juvenile Detention Facility is accused of accepting Cash App payments for marijuana vape pens and other contraband for inmates as well as having an inappropriate relationship with an 18-year-old inmate.
A staff member at the Okeechobee County Juvenile Detention Facility is accused of accepting Cash App payments for marijuana vape pens and other contraband for inmates as well as having an inappropriate relationship with an 18-year-old inmate.
Video: Juvenile kicks front door, fires airsoft gun at Riverview home
Investigators are searching for a group of juveniles after one of them kicked a front door and fired an airsoft gun at a Riverview home this past Friday evening.
Investigators are searching for a group of juveniles after one of them kicked a front door and fired an airsoft gun at a Riverview home this past Friday evening.
Bay Area firefighters warn of electric vehicle fires ahead of height of hurricane season
Fire officials are warning boat and electric vehicle owners to be prepared if the Tampa Bay area gets hit by another hurricane this year.
Fire officials are warning boat and electric vehicle owners to be prepared if the Tampa Bay area gets hit by another hurricane this year.