Video: Largo officer jumps, squeals during first gator encounter
A newer officer with the Largo Police Department is a New York transplant and had a very jumpy reaction to his first gator encounter.
A newer officer with the Largo Police Department is a New York transplant and had a very jumpy reaction to his first gator encounter.
Gov. DeSantis signs Andy Lahera Act ensuring healthcare coverage for injured law enforcement officers
A Citrus County deputy is at the center of a new Florida law. The Deputy Andy Lahera Law is aimed to provide healthcare coverage to law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty, who weren't covered before.
A Citrus County deputy is at the center of a new Florida law. The Deputy Andy Lahera Law is aimed to provide healthcare coverage to law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty, who weren't covered before.
Hurricane supplies selling swiftly at hardware stores as 2025 season begins
Florida hardware stores are seeing an unprecedented early-season rush as customers stock up on hurricane supplies.
Florida hardware stores are seeing an unprecedented early-season rush as customers stock up on hurricane supplies.
Peaches the famed Hurricane Idalia flamingo turns up in Mexico after disappearing from Bay Area
A flamingo that became a viral sensation during Hurricane Idalia after being blown to Tampa Bay by wild winds has been located after disappearing for two years.
A flamingo that became a viral sensation during Hurricane Idalia after being blown to Tampa Bay by wild winds has been located after disappearing for two years.
Tampa General Hospital adding AquaFence again this year to prevent storm surge
Tampa General Hospital leaders laid out their plan to protect the hospital during the 2025 hurricane season, during a news conference and tour on Wednesday.
Tampa General Hospital leaders laid out their plan to protect the hospital during the 2025 hurricane season, during a news conference and tour on Wednesday.
How many gopher tortoises are left on Egmont Key after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge swept many away?
In just their first several days studying gopher tortoises on Egmont Key, Eckerd College students already have found more than 40.
In just their first several days studying gopher tortoises on Egmont Key, Eckerd College students already have found more than 40.
Florida-based Silver Airways cancels all flights, tells passengers not to go to airport
Silver Airways announced early Wednesday that it is ceasing operations immediately, canceling all upcoming flights.
Silver Airways announced early Wednesday that it is ceasing operations immediately, canceling all upcoming flights.
Sarasota 13-year-old boxer heads to Junior Olympic Nationals
In the ring, Larian Jackson doesn't just feel at home, he feels connected to his family.
In the ring, Larian Jackson doesn't just feel at home, he feels connected to his family.
Endangered plant that only grows in Polk County threatened by proposed highway
There's an extremely rare plant that, in all of Florida, only grows in Polk County, but it's being threatened by a proposed highway.
There's an extremely rare plant that, in all of Florida, only grows in Polk County, but it's being threatened by a proposed highway.
Couple celebrates 59th anniversary by renewing wedding vows
A Tampa Bay couple proved that love truly stands the test of time. Esther and Wayne Devilbliss renewed their vows Wednesday morning at the Plant City Adult Day Care in front of friends, family, and fellow residents, marking 59 years of marriage.
A Tampa Bay couple proved that love truly stands the test of time. Esther and Wayne Devilbliss renewed their vows Wednesday morning at the Plant City Adult Day Care in front of friends, family, and fellow residents, marking 59 years of marriage.
Sarasota County residents concerned about clogged drainage ditches: ‘Everybody is getting a little panicked'
Residents living off Sawyer Road say ditches supposed to carry water out of neighborhoods and into Sarasota’s Phillippi Creek are clogged with weeds, trees and debris and they want help before another hurricane arrives.
Residents living off Sawyer Road say ditches supposed to carry water out of neighborhoods and into Sarasota’s Phillippi Creek are clogged with weeds, trees and debris and they want help before another hurricane arrives.
USF graduate launches carpooling app for students
A recent USF business graduate hopes to revolutionize how college students get to and from campuses through a new carpooling app called Ridely.
A recent USF business graduate hopes to revolutionize how college students get to and from campuses through a new carpooling app called Ridely.
No threats located after bomb threat at 1st Horizon Bank in downtown Tampa: police
The scene has been cleared, and no threats have been located after an anonymous caller made threats of an explosive device outside the 1st Horizon Bank in downtown Tampa, according to the Tampa Police Department.
The scene has been cleared, and no threats have been located after an anonymous caller made threats of an explosive device outside the 1st Horizon Bank in downtown Tampa, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Wesley Chapel bread company caters to people with allergies
Purely Park Sourdough is a family-owned bread company based out of Wesley Chapel.
Purely Park Sourdough is a family-owned bread company based out of Wesley Chapel.
'No Kings' protests taking to the streets across Tampa Bay on Saturday
Protesters are set to take to the streets across the Tampa Bay Area on Saturday to protest the Trump administration as he celebrates his 79th birthday.
Protesters are set to take to the streets across the Tampa Bay Area on Saturday to protest the Trump administration as he celebrates his 79th birthday.
Pasco firefighters rescue fawn trapped in drain
Pasco County firefighters took on an unusual task Tuesday, rescuing a baby deer and reuniting him with his mother.
Pasco County firefighters took on an unusual task Tuesday, rescuing a baby deer and reuniting him with his mother.
Sheriff Grady Judd takes kids fishing as part of annual community outreach event
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd continued an annual tradition on Wednesday, hosting more than 100 children for the "Fishin' with Sheriff Judd" event.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd continued an annual tradition on Wednesday, hosting more than 100 children for the "Fishin' with Sheriff Judd" event.
Man accused of lewd conduct with teens after arranging travel from Daytona Beach to Pinellas Park
A man faces a long list of charges after Pinellas Park police say he arranged for two teens to travel from Daytona Beach to engage in sexual activity.
A man faces a long list of charges after Pinellas Park police say he arranged for two teens to travel from Daytona Beach to engage in sexual activity.
Heights Drive-Thru, a modernized drive-thru convenience store, opens in Tampa's Seminole Heights
If you're hungry and don't feel like walking into a typical grocery or convenience store, Tampa's Seminole Heights is the place for you to roll through.
If you're hungry and don't feel like walking into a typical grocery or convenience store, Tampa's Seminole Heights is the place for you to roll through.
Man shot, killed after firing at Pasco deputies with gun strapped to hand: Officials
A man is dead after firing multiple rounds at Pasco County deputies from a gun that was strapped to his hand, officials said.
A man is dead after firing multiple rounds at Pasco County deputies from a gun that was strapped to his hand, officials said.