DeSantis reveals plans for second ICE detention center in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed for the first time on Wednesday that his administration is working on plans for a new ICE detention center at Camp Blanding—Florida’s National Guard training headquarters located southwest of Jacksonville.
Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed for the first time on Wednesday that his administration is working on plans for a new ICE detention center at Camp Blanding—Florida’s National Guard training headquarters located southwest of Jacksonville.
Tree canopy around Babe Zaharias Golf Course gets replenished after being destroyed by 2024 hurricanes
The Forest Hills Neighborhood is replenishing the tree canopy around the Babe Zaharias Golf Course after last year's hurricanes.
The Forest Hills Neighborhood is replenishing the tree canopy around the Babe Zaharias Golf Course after last year's hurricanes.
Video: Tornado damages homes in Pinellas County
Severe thunderstorms on Wednesday evening produced pouring rain, hail, and even a tornado.
Severe thunderstorms on Wednesday evening produced pouring rain, hail, and even a tornado.
Walter Clayton, Jr. inspires Bartow community ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft
Bartow High School graduate Walter Clayton, Jr. is expected to be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Bartow High School graduate Walter Clayton, Jr. is expected to be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Teens get future job experience at Pinellas County Welding Camp
Pinellas County teens have an opportunity to get welding experience at a summer camp.
Pinellas County teens have an opportunity to get welding experience at a summer camp.
Sarasota's 'Calls for Walls' helping spread art across the city
The City of Sarasota is seeking walls with high visibility and artists to help bring murals to life.
The City of Sarasota is seeking walls with high visibility and artists to help bring murals to life.
Suspected gunman claims he feared for his safety when he shot, killed a man in Tampa: Police
A deadly Tampa shooting is under investigation.
A deadly Tampa shooting is under investigation.
Tampa River Center named for former mayor Bob Buckhorn as he gears up to try to win back old job
The Tampa River Center at Julian B.
The Tampa River Center at Julian B.
Florida men arrested after hosting alcoholic party with more than 2 dozen kids, sheriff says
Two Florida men have been arrested after they allegedly hosted a party with alcohol involving two dozen kids.
Two Florida men have been arrested after they allegedly hosted a party with alcohol involving two dozen kids.
Florida man attacks landlord after inviting her over for dinner: MCSO
A man is facing attempted murder charges after detectives say he brutally attacked his landlord during an attempt to have her over for dinner.
A man is facing attempted murder charges after detectives say he brutally attacked his landlord during an attempt to have her over for dinner.
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St. Pete woman charged in death of baby at unlicensed day care
A woman faces charges, including aggravated manslaughter, after St. Petersburg police say she misrepresented herself as a licensed day care operator, and a 9-month-old boy died in her care.
A woman faces charges, including aggravated manslaughter, after St. Petersburg police say she misrepresented herself as a licensed day care operator, and a 9-month-old boy died in her care.
Video: Divers save sunken forklift at Port Tampa Bay
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is crediting members of its Dive Team and Marine Enforcement Section for successfully recovering a forklift that sank in 40 feet of water.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is crediting members of its Dive Team and Marine Enforcement Section for successfully recovering a forklift that sank in 40 feet of water.
Florida fast-tracks ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center in the Everglades
Florida is now using emergency powers to take over a remote, 30-square-mile site in the Everglades to build what some are calling "Alligator Alcatraz."
Florida is now using emergency powers to take over a remote, 30-square-mile site in the Everglades to build what some are calling "Alligator Alcatraz."
Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters after boat crashes into dayboard
The U.S. Coast Guard is praising a boat crew that rushed to the aid of two boaters on Crystal River after their vessel hit a dayboard.
The U.S. Coast Guard is praising a boat crew that rushed to the aid of two boaters on Crystal River after their vessel hit a dayboard.
Gudinas executed in 1994 Florida murder
Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a final appeal, Thomas Gudinas was executed Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison in the May 1994 murder of a woman in downtown Orlando.
Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a final appeal, Thomas Gudinas was executed Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison in the May 1994 murder of a woman in downtown Orlando.
Inside the nation's largest child recovery operation: What happens after 60 missing kids found?
Sixty missing children from the Tampa Bay area have been located, thanks to a two-week operation led by the U.S. Marshals. Officials said it marks the largest child recovery mission in U.S. history — with the aim of rescuing the most at-risk children, many of whom may be victims of exploitation.
Sixty missing children from the Tampa Bay area have been located, thanks to a two-week operation led by the U.S. Marshals. Officials said it marks the largest child recovery mission in U.S. history — with the aim of rescuing the most at-risk children, many of whom may be victims of exploitation.
Historic Manhattan Casino to get $5M makeover in South St. Pete
In its heyday, the historic Manhattan Casino in St. Pete hosted legendary performers like Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, and James Brown — serving as a cultural beacon during the Jim Crow era.
In its heyday, the historic Manhattan Casino in St. Pete hosted legendary performers like Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, and James Brown — serving as a cultural beacon during the Jim Crow era.
University of Tampa grad describes escape from Israel as 'last one on the plane'
A graduate from The University of Tampa returned home to Florida after a state-organized rescue flight brought her home from Israel.
A graduate from The University of Tampa returned home to Florida after a state-organized rescue flight brought her home from Israel.
VIDEO: Suspect steals e-bike from shopper inside Bradenton Family Dollar, police say
The Bradenton Police Department is looking for the suspect in an e-bike theft at a Family Dollar store.
The Bradenton Police Department is looking for the suspect in an e-bike theft at a Family Dollar store.