Charlie Kirk Day, road approved by Florida House
After a contentious debate, the Republican-controlled House voted along party lines Wednesday on bills that designates a road in Miami-Dade County and a day annually after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
After a contentious debate, the Republican-controlled House voted along party lines Wednesday on bills that designates a road in Miami-Dade County and a day annually after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Indiana reckless homicide suspect captured in Sarasota County after deadly crash
A woman wanted in Indiana for reckless homicide has been captured in Sarasota County.
A woman wanted in Indiana for reckless homicide has been captured in Sarasota County.
Pinellas Park woman faces several felony charges after 110+ mph chase through Pasco County: FHP
A 29-year-old Pinellas Park woman was booked on several felony charges after leading troopers on a high-speed chase through Pasco County late Tuesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 29-year-old Pinellas Park woman was booked on several felony charges after leading troopers on a high-speed chase through Pasco County late Tuesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lakeland man accused of stealing lawn equipment and power tools across Polk County
A Lakeland man with 16 previous felonies is back behind bars after detectives linked him to a string of robberies involving lawn equipment and power tools across Polk County, according to the sheriff's office.
A Lakeland man with 16 previous felonies is back behind bars after detectives linked him to a string of robberies involving lawn equipment and power tools across Polk County, according to the sheriff's office.
1 killed, another injured after Kia slams into semi-truck in Lake Wales: PCSO
A Bartow man was killed and a Winter Haven woman was injured early Wednesday morning after their car slammed into the back of a semi-truck on State Road 60, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Bartow man was killed and a Winter Haven woman was injured early Wednesday morning after their car slammed into the back of a semi-truck on State Road 60, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida woman accused of murdering 6-year-old daughter
A warrant has been issued for a Florida mother who is accused of murdering her six-year-old daughter.
A warrant has been issued for a Florida mother who is accused of murdering her six-year-old daughter.
Old hobbies making a comeback with the younger generations
Old hobbies are making a comeback with the younger generations as more and more are looking to find more hobbies to do other than scrolling through their phones.
Old hobbies are making a comeback with the younger generations as more and more are looking to find more hobbies to do other than scrolling through their phones.
Florida wildfire that torched 25,000 acres to cause smoke in Highlands County
Smoke from a South Florida wildfire that has burned more than 25,000 acres in the Everglades will likely be seen in Highlands County on Wednesday.
Smoke from a South Florida wildfire that has burned more than 25,000 acres in the Everglades will likely be seen in Highlands County on Wednesday.
Clearwater police target speeding, reckless driving with $75K FDOT grant
The Clearwater Police Department will continue to combat speeding and aggressive drivers with a continuing grant from the Florida Department of Transportation.
The Clearwater Police Department will continue to combat speeding and aggressive drivers with a continuing grant from the Florida Department of Transportation.
Tampa Bay leaders calling poor diets a public health crisis
Poor diets are now the leading cause of death, according to a new strategy report from Feeding Tampa Bay that reframes hunger as a full-scale public health crisis.
Poor diets are now the leading cause of death, according to a new strategy report from Feeding Tampa Bay that reframes hunger as a full-scale public health crisis.
Final eBike Rodeo Wednesday tonight: Tampa residents can score up to $3,000 toward new ride
The City of Tampa will hold its final eBike Rodeo from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Himes Sports Complex. The event is part of the 2026 eBike Voucher Program, which awards up to $3,000 off the purchase of a brand-new electric bike.
The City of Tampa will hold its final eBike Rodeo from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Himes Sports Complex. The event is part of the 2026 eBike Voucher Program, which awards up to $3,000 off the purchase of a brand-new electric bike.
Man convicted of killing Palmetto grocery store owner in 1987 executed on Tuesday
A man convicted of killing a grocery store owner during a robbery was the second person executed in Florida this year.
A man convicted of killing a grocery store owner during a robbery was the second person executed in Florida this year.
Pinellas County Schools move forward with closures, consolidations as enrollment declines district wide
Pinellas County Schools is moving forward with closing two campuses and consolidating others after the School Board approved a first round of changes under the district’s "Planning for Progress" effort.
Pinellas County Schools is moving forward with closing two campuses and consolidating others after the School Board approved a first round of changes under the district’s "Planning for Progress" effort.
17-year-old among youngest competitors in NASCAR Truck Series at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Pete
The track is set, the walls are up and engines are ready to roar in downtown St. Petersburg.
The track is set, the walls are up and engines are ready to roar in downtown St. Petersburg.
Manatee County's District 1 commissioner suddenly passes away: 'Greatly missed'
Manatee County announced the death of one of their commissioners, Carol Ann Felts, on Tuesday.
Manatee County announced the death of one of their commissioners, Carol Ann Felts, on Tuesday.
Clearwater Beach, local kayak tours earn top global honors in 2026 Tripadvisor Awards
The 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best" Awards recognized several local landmarks and businesses as premier global destinations.
The 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best" Awards recognized several local landmarks and businesses as premier global destinations.
Florida’s gambling helpline sees surge in calls since online sports betting’s launch in 2023
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling says calls to the state’s gambling helpline tied to online wagering have skyrocketed since legalized sports betting launched in 2023.
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling says calls to the state’s gambling helpline tied to online wagering have skyrocketed since legalized sports betting launched in 2023.
5th suspect in Tampa armed robbery, kidnapping linked to Detroit Lions player appears in court
The fifth suspect charged in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa appeared in court.
The fifth suspect charged in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa appeared in court.
2026 Roboboat Maritime Challenge connects global teams together: 'The place to learn'
More than 30 teams with hundreds of students from across the globe designed, built and programmed roboboats and competed in an international competition at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County.
More than 30 teams with hundreds of students from across the globe designed, built and programmed roboboats and competed in an international competition at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County.
Cold case cracked: After 40 years, 'Palatka John Doe' identified as investigation into death continues
A man who was dubbed 'Palatka John Doe' after being found dead in the woods of Putnam County has been identified, but investigators are still searching for his family and information on how he ended up in the area.
A man who was dubbed 'Palatka John Doe' after being found dead in the woods of Putnam County has been identified, but investigators are still searching for his family and information on how he ended up in the area.