DeSantis cracks down on child predators and AI altered photos, signing multiple bills into law
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a slew of bills on Tuesday focused on combating sexual predators and offenders by protecting at-risk members of our community.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a slew of bills on Tuesday focused on combating sexual predators and offenders by protecting at-risk members of our community.
7-Eleven robbed at gunpoint, Sarasota deputies searching for suspect
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who deputies say walked into a 7-Eleven and pulled out a gun before getting away with cash.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who deputies say walked into a 7-Eleven and pulled out a gun before getting away with cash.
Convicted felon accused of stealing skid steer nabbed in multi-county theft ring: DCSO
A convicted felon who was arrested following a high-speed chase on Monday may be linked to several heavy equipment thefts across the state, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.
A convicted felon who was arrested following a high-speed chase on Monday may be linked to several heavy equipment thefts across the state, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.
South Tampa bank robbery under investigation by police and FBI
Tampa police and the FBI are searching for a man accused of robbing a bank on Neptune Street on Tuesday morning.
Tampa police and the FBI are searching for a man accused of robbing a bank on Neptune Street on Tuesday morning.
Pinellas County woman pistol-whipped during home invasion: Deputies
Two teens have been arrested in connection with a suspected home invasion in Pinellas County on Monday evening.
Two teens have been arrested in connection with a suspected home invasion in Pinellas County on Monday evening.
Convicted killer executed Tuesday in Florida after U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeals
More than three decades after he and another escaped prisoner kidnapped a woman outside a Lake City supermarket and murdered her in a rural area, Anthony Wainwright was executed Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison.
More than three decades after he and another escaped prisoner kidnapped a woman outside a Lake City supermarket and murdered her in a rural area, Anthony Wainwright was executed Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison.
New Florida law creates Spectrum Alert for missing children with autism
A new Florida law that will soon take effect aims to help first responders when children with autism are reported missing.
A new Florida law that will soon take effect aims to help first responders when children with autism are reported missing.
2 hurt after gunfire causes rollover crash in Tampa neighborhood: TPD
Two people are recovering from injuries after Tampa police say gunfire hit a car at an intersection, causing the vehicle to hit a tree and overturn.
Two people are recovering from injuries after Tampa police say gunfire hit a car at an intersection, causing the vehicle to hit a tree and overturn.
Florida lawmakers continue budget negotiations as new fiscal year approaches
More than a month after the annual Florida legislative session was scheduled to end, lawmakers are still working to finalize a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1.
More than a month after the annual Florida legislative session was scheduled to end, lawmakers are still working to finalize a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1.
Man tries to pay for sex at Florida club, calls 911 to complain about not receiving 'services:' PCSO
A man faces charges after Pinellas County deputies say he called 911 claiming security at a club "took" $300 from him – money he used in an attempt to pay an employee for sex.
A man faces charges after Pinellas County deputies say he called 911 claiming security at a club "took" $300 from him – money he used in an attempt to pay an employee for sex.
Florida organization sets record for Burmese python captures during latest season
The latest season has been a record-breaker for the capture and removal of Burmese pythons, according to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
The latest season has been a record-breaker for the capture and removal of Burmese pythons, according to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
Hillsborough County seeks feedback to decide how to spend $700 million in hurricane recovery funds
Hillsborough County residents filled the meeting room at The Platt Regional Library in Tampa Monday night to learn more about how the county plans to get back to normal after a devastating hurricane season.
Hillsborough County residents filled the meeting room at The Platt Regional Library in Tampa Monday night to learn more about how the county plans to get back to normal after a devastating hurricane season.
Tampa follows Los Angeles with immigration protests outside of city hall
Protesters on both sides of the immigration debate rallied outside Tampa City Hall Monday afternoon, as part of a national response to mass deportations and recent ICE raids.
Protesters on both sides of the immigration debate rallied outside Tampa City Hall Monday afternoon, as part of a national response to mass deportations and recent ICE raids.
Palm Harbor entrepreneur launches portable energy storage unit for hurricane season
A 19-year-old Palm Harbor innovator and entrepreneur has launched a portable energy storage unit for this hurricane season.
A 19-year-old Palm Harbor innovator and entrepreneur has launched a portable energy storage unit for this hurricane season.
New phone scam targets family members of Pinellas County Jail inmates: PCSO
Family members of Pinellas County Jail inmates have been the target of recent phone scams, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Family members of Pinellas County Jail inmates have been the target of recent phone scams, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Drone delivery service, Wing, coming to Walmart Supercenters in Tampa
Whether it's groceries, over-the-counter medications, or meals, drones are becoming the future of delivery.
Whether it's groceries, over-the-counter medications, or meals, drones are becoming the future of delivery.
Florida man accused of dealing drugs, promoting dogfighting kept 9-foot alligator on property: JSO
A drug bust in Florida landed a man in jail and led to the rescue of a 9-foot alligator and multiple neglected dogs that may have been used for dog fighting, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
A drug bust in Florida landed a man in jail and led to the rescue of a 9-foot alligator and multiple neglected dogs that may have been used for dog fighting, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
April data shows Tampa is 6th hottest buyers market, Redfin study
According to a new Redfin study, Tampa is the sixth-hottest buyer’s market, April data shows.
According to a new Redfin study, Tampa is the sixth-hottest buyer’s market, April data shows.
Blind man rescued from water’s edge in Venice after getting stuck: VFR
First responders rescued a blind man who got stuck near the edge of the Intracoastal Waterway on Sunday afternoon.
First responders rescued a blind man who got stuck near the edge of the Intracoastal Waterway on Sunday afternoon.
Local college gives high schoolers a forensic investigator experience
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is teaching STEM to local high school students. They call it The Investigators Lab Crime Solving Experiences.
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is teaching STEM to local high school students. They call it The Investigators Lab Crime Solving Experiences.