Armed convicted felon tells Winter Haven police he was asked to hold the drugs they found on him: WHPD
A man who is accused of stealing a vehicle and having a gun and drugs could face felony life charges because he is a convicted felon.
A man who is accused of stealing a vehicle and having a gun and drugs could face felony life charges because he is a convicted felon.
Operation Dragon Eye: Inside the search for the Tampa Bay area's missing kids
In an unprecedented mission, the U.S. Marshals led a two-week operation with local law enforcement to recover 60 missing children from across the Tampa Bay region.
In an unprecedented mission, the U.S. Marshals led a two-week operation with local law enforcement to recover 60 missing children from across the Tampa Bay region.
Closing arguments in case against man accused of killing 14-year-old girl in a fit of rage
Closing arguments were made Monday in the case of Ronnie Walker, the man accused of killing a 14-year-old in a fit of rage.
Closing arguments were made Monday in the case of Ronnie Walker, the man accused of killing a 14-year-old in a fit of rage.
Volunteers needed to plant 12,000 sea oats on Anna Maria Island after busy hurricane season
Keep Manatee Beautiful is asking for 300 volunteers to help plant 12,000 sea oats on July 26.
Keep Manatee Beautiful is asking for 300 volunteers to help plant 12,000 sea oats on July 26.
Pinellas businessman accused of stealing $100M from special needs trusts indicted on federal charges
Pinellas County businessman, Leo Govoni, and his partner, John Weitek, who are accused of stealing $100 million from trust funds for people with disabilities, are now both facing over 200 years in jail, according to United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Greg Kehoe.
Pinellas County businessman, Leo Govoni, and his partner, John Weitek, who are accused of stealing $100 million from trust funds for people with disabilities, are now both facing over 200 years in jail, according to United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Greg Kehoe.
Man critically hurt in shooting at 7-Eleven, Tampa police searching for suspect
A man suffered critical injuries after Tampa police say he was shot while trying to intervene in a disturbance at a convenience store early Monday.
A man suffered critical injuries after Tampa police say he was shot while trying to intervene in a disturbance at a convenience store early Monday.
Governor DeSantis signs condo relief bill in Clearwater
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills at Clearwater’s Island Way Grill on Monday morning that will impact condo owners.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills at Clearwater’s Island Way Grill on Monday morning that will impact condo owners.
Dozens of 'critically missing' Florida children recovered, 8 suspects arrested in Operation Dragon Eye
Federal, state and local agencies partnered to safely recover 60 "critically missing" children throughout the Tampa Bay area in what U.S. Marshals call the most successful missing child recovery operation in American history.
Federal, state and local agencies partnered to safely recover 60 "critically missing" children throughout the Tampa Bay area in what U.S. Marshals call the most successful missing child recovery operation in American history.
Florida newborn missing out of Seminole County located, in good health
Authorities said a newborn reported missing in Seminole County on Thursday has been located in Bradford County and is in good health.
Authorities said a newborn reported missing in Seminole County on Thursday has been located in Bradford County and is in good health.
Holmes Beach bans metal shovels, gardening tools from the sand
The City of Holmes Beach has passed an ordinance that will not allow metal shovels or gardening tools on the beach to dig holes.
The City of Holmes Beach has passed an ordinance that will not allow metal shovels or gardening tools on the beach to dig holes.
Largo man arrested on child porn and bestiality charges: affidavit
A Largo man has been arrested for sexual activity involving animals and possession of child pornography, according to a St. Petersburg Police arrest affidavit.
A Largo man has been arrested for sexual activity involving animals and possession of child pornography, according to a St. Petersburg Police arrest affidavit.
WATCH: 2 waterspouts spotted along Bradenton Riverwalk
Multiple waterspouts were seen on Sunday along the Bradenton Riverwalk.
Multiple waterspouts were seen on Sunday along the Bradenton Riverwalk.
Teen found dead in Venice canal after car crash: officials
A 19-year-old man was found dead inside a red Ford Ranger in the Cow Pen Slough Canal in Venice early on Sunday morning, according to the city.
A 19-year-old man was found dead inside a red Ford Ranger in the Cow Pen Slough Canal in Venice early on Sunday morning, according to the city.
Authentic Japanese food at Kitchen Dosunco in Tampa
Japanese Kitchen Dosunco brings the flavors of Japan to the main street corridor of Tampa.
Japanese Kitchen Dosunco brings the flavors of Japan to the main street corridor of Tampa.
Child sets bedroom mattress on fire after finding kitchen lighter: HCFR
A child set his bedroom mattress on fire after finding a lighter on top of the refrigerator at a Spring Hill home, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
A child set his bedroom mattress on fire after finding a lighter on top of the refrigerator at a Spring Hill home, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
5th annual Hockey 22 event raising awareness for suicides among veterans
The Lightning Warriors hosted the fifth annual Hockey Heals 22 event this weekend to raise awareness about veteran suicide.
The Lightning Warriors hosted the fifth annual Hockey Heals 22 event this weekend to raise awareness about veteran suicide.
WATCH: Florida Panthers Championship Parade
The Florida Panthers are celebrating their recent Stanley Cup victory with a parade in Fort Lauderdale Beach on Sunday.
The Florida Panthers are celebrating their recent Stanley Cup victory with a parade in Fort Lauderdale Beach on Sunday.
The case against Ronnie Walker hinges on two witnesses with criminal pasts
The prosecution is about to rest in the case of Ronnie Walker, the 44-year-old who is accused of killing Nilexia Alexander, 14, in a fit of rage.
The prosecution is about to rest in the case of Ronnie Walker, the 44-year-old who is accused of killing Nilexia Alexander, 14, in a fit of rage.
27-year-old medical assistant shares health scare to raise awareness of high blood pressure
A 27-year-old medical assistant in Tampa is sharing his health scare to raise awareness about hypertension and underlying heart diseases.
A 27-year-old medical assistant in Tampa is sharing his health scare to raise awareness about hypertension and underlying heart diseases.
Former Lee County deputy escapes from jail after DUI arrest: sheriff's office
A former corrections officer with Lee County escaped from jail after he was arrested for an alleged DUI, according to the sheriff's office.
A former corrections officer with Lee County escaped from jail after he was arrested for an alleged DUI, according to the sheriff's office.