Florida man charged in 'brutal' attack on landlord booked into jail
The man accused of inviting his landlord to dinner, then trying to kill her before crashing his SUV into the southeast Florida home he was renting, is out of the hospital and in jail.
The man accused of inviting his landlord to dinner, then trying to kill her before crashing his SUV into the southeast Florida home he was renting, is out of the hospital and in jail.
"He was a shining light", East Lake family calls for change after autistic son drowns in retention pond
During a press conference on Thursday with their attorney, Jasmine and Marcus Larry remembered their son, three-year-old Kyrie, as someone who always had a smile on their face.
During a press conference on Thursday with their attorney, Jasmine and Marcus Larry remembered their son, three-year-old Kyrie, as someone who always had a smile on their face.
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility sparks outcry from Indian tribe, environmentalists
Environmental groups and the Miccosukee Indian Tribe are protesting a new ICE detention center being built in the Florida Everglades that’s been dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, fearing it will cause ecological and cultural damage.
Environmental groups and the Miccosukee Indian Tribe are protesting a new ICE detention center being built in the Florida Everglades that’s been dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, fearing it will cause ecological and cultural damage.
Diddy sex trafficking trial, recent operations shine light on how close exploitation hits to home
The high-profile trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is doing more than dominating headlines — it’s shifting public perception of what sex trafficking really looks like, and just how close to home it can be.
The high-profile trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is doing more than dominating headlines — it’s shifting public perception of what sex trafficking really looks like, and just how close to home it can be.
Baby monitor alerts Florida couple to lightning-sparked house fire that killed dog
Baby monitors usually tell you when a baby needs help, but Tim and Macy Osman, were out with their 7-month-old son at a friend’s house earlier this month when they got a baby monitor alert that would change their lives. They rushed home to find smoke, flames and a devastating loss.
Baby monitors usually tell you when a baby needs help, but Tim and Macy Osman, were out with their 7-month-old son at a friend’s house earlier this month when they got a baby monitor alert that would change their lives. They rushed home to find smoke, flames and a devastating loss.
Pinellas businessman accused of embezzling millions from special needs clients to stay behind bars until trial
The parents of Leo Govoni’s alleged victims gave one another emotional hugs outside the federal courthouse in Tampa Thursday, following a judge’s decision to hold Govoni in jail without bond until his trial.
The parents of Leo Govoni’s alleged victims gave one another emotional hugs outside the federal courthouse in Tampa Thursday, following a judge’s decision to hold Govoni in jail without bond until his trial.
Canadian citizen dies in Florida ICE detention facility amid removal proceedings, officials say
A Canadian citizen detained at an ICE detention facility in Florida has died, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement revealed this week.
A Canadian citizen detained at an ICE detention facility in Florida has died, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement revealed this week.
Video: Florida father, son rescued from gator-infested waters of Lake Thonotosassa after jet skis broke down
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office recently rescued a father and son after their jet skis broke down on Lake Thonotosassa next to several alligators.
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office recently rescued a father and son after their jet skis broke down on Lake Thonotosassa next to several alligators.
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Largo
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Pinellas County amid severe storms on Wednesday.
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Pinellas County amid severe storms on Wednesday.
Sentencing phase begins in trial of Ronnie Walker, man who killed 14-year-old girl
Prosecutors called a former Tampa Police detective to the stand who said that a woman named Elaine Caldwell was killed in 2003 by Ronnie Walker, who was then 25-years-old.
Prosecutors called a former Tampa Police detective to the stand who said that a woman named Elaine Caldwell was killed in 2003 by Ronnie Walker, who was then 25-years-old.
Polk County deputy accused of stealing cash during traffic stop resigns after arrest
A Polk County deputy is off the force after investigators say he took cash out of a driver's wallet during a traffic stop, leading to his arrest.
A Polk County deputy is off the force after investigators say he took cash out of a driver's wallet during a traffic stop, leading to his arrest.
Sarasota County works to clear 180 miles of ditches before hurricane season ramps up
Off of Bell Avenue, residents are finally seeing progress as Sarasota County is clearing out ditches in the neighborhood.
Off of Bell Avenue, residents are finally seeing progress as Sarasota County is clearing out ditches in the neighborhood.
Man accused of assaulting tram driver at St. Pete Pier in 2024 arrested in Maryland
U.S. Marshals helped arrest a man accused of assaulting a 70-year-old tram driver at the St. Petersburg Pier last year.
U.S. Marshals helped arrest a man accused of assaulting a 70-year-old tram driver at the St. Petersburg Pier last year.
Citrus County man shocked into new frame of existence after heart stopped 19 times: ‘Dying is easy’
A Citrus County man who claims to have died nearly 20 times wants everyone to take cardiovascular health seriously.
A Citrus County man who claims to have died nearly 20 times wants everyone to take cardiovascular health seriously.
Kids bringing inanimate objects to life at Lakeland summer camp
On the Lakeland campus of Polk State College, there are a lot of laughs during a summer program called "Trick-Talking Puppetry".
On the Lakeland campus of Polk State College, there are a lot of laughs during a summer program called "Trick-Talking Puppetry".
Sexual assault suspect sought in Pasco County
Pasco County deputies are searching for a man they say sexually assaulted a woman in a vehicle early Wednesday morning and took off on a bicycle.
Pasco County deputies are searching for a man they say sexually assaulted a woman in a vehicle early Wednesday morning and took off on a bicycle.
Neighbor describes tornado lifting mobile home off the ground: 'The Lord really took care of this woman'
A tornado ripped through parts of Largo on Wednesday evening, lifting a mobile home off the ground with a woman and her cat still inside.
A tornado ripped through parts of Largo on Wednesday evening, lifting a mobile home off the ground with a woman and her cat still inside.
Republican congresswoman's office evacuated after pro-abortion activists send chilling threats
North Central Florida U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack shared on social media Wednesday night that her office was evacuated following death threats against her, her family and her staff.
North Central Florida U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack shared on social media Wednesday night that her office was evacuated following death threats against her, her family and her staff.
Sentencing phase in Ronnie Walker death penalty case begins Thursday
Ronnie Walker will soon find out whether he'll be sentenced to die for murdering a 14-year-old girl in Tampa more than three years ago.
Ronnie Walker will soon find out whether he'll be sentenced to die for murdering a 14-year-old girl in Tampa more than three years ago.
Polk County's Walter Clayton Jr. traded to Utah Jazz after first-round NBA Draft selection by Wizards
Bartow High School graduate and Florida Gators star Walton Clayton Jr. now knows where he'll live out his dream of playing in the NBA: Utah, after the Jazz made a trade to land him.
Bartow High School graduate and Florida Gators star Walton Clayton Jr. now knows where he'll live out his dream of playing in the NBA: Utah, after the Jazz made a trade to land him.