Over 100 New Florida Laws Take Effect Tuesday — Here’s What to Know

Starting Tuesday, Floridians will see major legal changes across the state as more than 100 new laws take effect. Among the most talked-about: a statewide ban on fluoride in public water systems, tougher penalties for animal cruelty, and new limits on what can be built inside state parks.

Months-long drug operation investigation leads to arrests, narcotics seized: HCSO

After a three-month-long investigation into a drug operation, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested two suspects and seized a high volume of narcotics.

Freedom Four Miler: Tampa run honors fallen heroes and supports Gold Star Families

Before the Fourth of July celebrations kick off, Tampa residents gathered for a more somber tribute—one that honored fallen service members and supported the families they left behind.

St. Pete police have ‘heightened security’ around Pride celebrations

One of the largest Pride celebrations in the country returns to St. Petersburg this weekend — and this year’s festivities are expected to draw more than half a million people to the area.

Mother of murdered teen calls Ronny Walker a ‘natural-born killer’ as jury spares his life

Just two days after finding Ronny Walker guilty of pre-meditated first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Nilexia Alexander, the same jury voted against sentencing him to the death penalty.

‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Lawsuit seeks to halt Everglades detention center

Environmental groups on Friday filed a federal lawsuit seeking to halt construction and operation of a detention center for undocumented immigrants that has been dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," saying it threatens ecologically sensitive areas and species in the surrounding Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve.

Shooting investigation underway along busy Zephyrhills road

Zephyrhills police say they're investigating a shooting along County Road 54, shutting down the road for part of the morning on Friday.

Suspect in Tampa 7-Eleven shooting arrested in Tennessee

Tampa police say the suspect in a shooting at a convenience store that left a man hurt earlier this week has been arrested in Memphis, Tennessee.