Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
'Deacon of Death' set to be executed in killings of two Hillsborough County women
Hillsborough County killer Samuel Smithers is about to face the final punishment. The so-called "Deacon of Death" is slated to be executed on October 14.
Hillsborough County killer Samuel Smithers is about to face the final punishment. The so-called "Deacon of Death" is slated to be executed on October 14.
Substitute teacher accused of striking autistic student's face with lunch box
A substitute teacher at Oakhurst Elementary School has been arrested after striking a special needs student with a lunch box containing a mental canister, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
A substitute teacher at Oakhurst Elementary School has been arrested after striking a special needs student with a lunch box containing a mental canister, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
'For Pedro's Sake!' jalapenos named after friend who battled cancer
Owner Rich More was inspired to sell his candied jalapenos after a final conversation with a long-time friend.
Owner Rich More was inspired to sell his candied jalapenos after a final conversation with a long-time friend.
Manatee County deputies open fire on man accused of pulling firearm from waistband while disobeying commands
A Parrish man is in the hospital after deputies say they shot him when he pulled a firearm from his waistband, disobeying their commands.
A Parrish man is in the hospital after deputies say they shot him when he pulled a firearm from his waistband, disobeying their commands.
Venice police investigating man's death
Venice police are investigating a death at a home on the 1000 block of Lillian St.
Venice police are investigating a death at a home on the 1000 block of Lillian St.
From legacy to innovation: The McKenna family's fight for Florida citrus
Cousins Morgan McKenna Porter and Riley McKenna are the fifth generation of their family to run their citrus operation, trying to carry on a legacy that began in the early 20th century.
Cousins Morgan McKenna Porter and Riley McKenna are the fifth generation of their family to run their citrus operation, trying to carry on a legacy that began in the early 20th century.
Florida rep calls for firing, defunding of those celebrating Charlie Kirk assassination
Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., is asking Floridians to report those celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk, saying such people should face significant consequences.
Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., is asking Floridians to report those celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk, saying such people should face significant consequences.
St. Pete shooting suspect accused of killing man who crashed into parked car with baby inside arrested
A man accused of firing fatal shots at a man who was driving with a baby in the car earlier this month in St. Petersburg has been arrested.
A man accused of firing fatal shots at a man who was driving with a baby in the car earlier this month in St. Petersburg has been arrested.
Lakeland man hit, killed while walking along US 98: PCSO
A deadly pedestrian crash is under investigation in Polk County.
A deadly pedestrian crash is under investigation in Polk County.
Bay Area residents protect waterways with cleanup and conservation events
Bay Area residents are coming together all week long to protect local waterways.
Bay Area residents are coming together all week long to protect local waterways.
Florida's attorney general says open carry is ‘law of the state’
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday said people being able to openly carry guns is "the law of the state," after a panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal last week ruled that a longstanding ban was unconstitutional.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday said people being able to openly carry guns is "the law of the state," after a panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal last week ruled that a longstanding ban was unconstitutional.
Suni Bell case: Jury to begin deliberating in in trial of 5 men accused in child’s shooting death
A jury is expected to begin deliberations in the trial of five men who are accused in the shooting death of four-year-old Suni Bell.
A jury is expected to begin deliberations in the trial of five men who are accused in the shooting death of four-year-old Suni Bell.
St. Pete moves closer to $1.1B budget amid debate over firefighter gear, cadet cuts
The City of St. Petersburg is nearing approval of its $1.1 billion budget, but not without push back from residents and some council members over youth programming, utility rates, safer-street initiatives and a pointed debate about equipment and staffing in the fire department.
The City of St. Petersburg is nearing approval of its $1.1 billion budget, but not without push back from residents and some council members over youth programming, utility rates, safer-street initiatives and a pointed debate about equipment and staffing in the fire department.
Pasco woman loses $2,000 in emerging jury duty phone scam: 'Like a hostage situation'
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam that has already claimed several victims in the county.
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam that has already claimed several victims in the county.
Could Florida Springs become the next National Park?
Florida Rep. Randy Fine has introduced the Path to Florida Springs National Park Act, a bill that would direct the federal government to study how to turn Florida’s vast network of freshwater springs into the nation’s 64th national park.
Florida Rep. Randy Fine has introduced the Path to Florida Springs National Park Act, a bill that would direct the federal government to study how to turn Florida’s vast network of freshwater springs into the nation’s 64th national park.
Marine veteran who suffered near-fatal injury in Iraq gets surprise gift: 'Those are happy tears'
Ask anyone who's served, and they'll tell you how much they value their formal uniforms. For a Tampa man who suffered a near-fatal injury in Iraq, not having his dress blues made his battle at home that much harder until a chance meeting with a fellow Marine.
Ask anyone who's served, and they'll tell you how much they value their formal uniforms. For a Tampa man who suffered a near-fatal injury in Iraq, not having his dress blues made his battle at home that much harder until a chance meeting with a fellow Marine.
Edgewater Police Officer shot, killed by clerk at Circle K gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea: Deputies
An off-duty Edgewater Police Officer was ambushed, shot and killed inside a Circle K gas station Monday afternoon in Ormond-by-the-Sea by a clerk who worked there, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
An off-duty Edgewater Police Officer was ambushed, shot and killed inside a Circle K gas station Monday afternoon in Ormond-by-the-Sea by a clerk who worked there, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Suni Bell murder trial: Defendant removed from courtroom during closing statements
After about a week of testimony, the state and the defense made their closing statements in the trial of five men who are accused of killing a four-year-old girl in 2021.
After about a week of testimony, the state and the defense made their closing statements in the trial of five men who are accused of killing a four-year-old girl in 2021.
Tampa International Airport donates unclaimed luggage to Hillsborough's 'Duffels of Dignity' program
Hillsborough County and the Tampa International Airport are partnering to help provide backpacks, bags and luggage to children in need.
Hillsborough County and the Tampa International Airport are partnering to help provide backpacks, bags and luggage to children in need.