North Port DUI arrest: Sleeping driver caught on U.S. 41

Police arrested a driver in North Port after officers discovered him asleep behind the wheel on U.S. 41 after he drank too much alcohol.

Rays stadium deal: Hillsborough College prepares for major upgrades

The Tampa Bay Rays may be getting a new home, but the team will not be the only part of the area getting a major makeover.

Fleet Force CDL training Manatee County: Program hits 10,000th graduate mark

A Manatee County truck driving program works to expand training efforts to address a nationwide commercial driver shortage expected to top 1.1 million positions over the next decade.

FSU linebacker Ethan Pritchard walking, training one year after being shot in the head

FSU linebacker and former Seminole High football player Ethan Pritchard is walking, talking, and training less than a year after surviving a gunshot wound to the head.

Suspended Palm Beach County clerk granted bond in child sex case; Florida AG seeks review of 'appalling order'

A judge Friday granted $160,000 bond to suspended Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Michael Allen Caruso, who is accused of sexually abusing a young boy multiple times since 2024.

Pinellas County chase: Driver crashes on I-275 after fleeing troopers

A suspect caught on dashcam weaving through I-275 traffic in Pinellas County while trying to avoid troopers was arrested after crashing into another car. 

Manatee County son charged in father's murder after fight turns deadly

A 51-year-old man faces a second-degree murder charge after his father died from injuries sustained during a physical fight at a home in Manatee County, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. 

Man charged with child sexual abuse in St. Petersburg investigation

A 26-year-old man faces charges after a young child reported being sexually abused, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. 

Businessman Bill Edwards dies, leaving lasting St. Petersburg legacy

St. Petersburg is mourning the loss of businessman and philanthropist Bill Edwards, who died Thursday at the age of 81, according to local officials and community leaders.

St. Petersburg utility rates: City Council approves rate increase

The St. Petersburg City Council voted to raise utility rates, including water, wastewater, storm water and sanitation.

Teens charged as adults in brutal beating of homeless man

Three teens accused of beating and critically injuring a homeless man in Tampa are now being charged as adults. 

Clearwater moves to establish manatee protection zone in Stevenson Creek

Clearwater officials are moving forward with plans to create a new manatee protection zone aimed at safeguarding the marine mammals in Stevenson Creek.

Hillsborough County Juvenile Detention Center to close, teenagers moved out of facility

All the teenagers being held at the Hillsborough County Juvenile Detention Center are expected to be moved out of the facility by the end of Thursday, according to Hillsborough County Public Defender Lisa McLean.