Arrests made in connection to 2021 murder of 20-year-old in Hernando

Two people have been charged in connection with a 2021 homicide that left a 20-year-old dead, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.

Port Richey councilwoman accused of DUI months after crash

A Port Richey councilwoman who was hospitalized from a car crash months ago has now been arrested and charged with a DUI.

Florida eyes redistricting amid national political arms race

Texas has passed a new congressional map that adds five Republican-leaning districts, aligning with former President Trump’s call for more GOP seats.

Indian cuisine in the heart of Ybor City

Tucked into the heart of Ybor City off of 8th Ave. and 17th Street is a cultural experience not found anywhere else in this Tampa hot spot.

Woman arrested after leaving scene of deadly crash in Lakeland: PCSO

A 24-year-old woman has been arrested and charged after she allegedly drove off after hitting and killing a pedestrian in Lakeland on W Highland Street.

Woman escapes to neighbors house after being shot by husband: PCSO

Pinellas County deputies responded to a Seminole home after reports of a shooting Friday evening where they found a woman at a neighbor's home who said her husband had shot her.

Tractor-trailer bursts into flames after slamming into median

The driver of a tractor-trailer was hospitalized after slamming into the median on the access road leading from US-301 to westbound I-4 and US-92, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Woman arrested for unlicensed dental work used 'crazy glue' on victims teeth: Police

A Pinellas County woman is behind bars after police said she performed dental work without a license, leaving victims in pain and in need of emergency care.

FEMA's new flood maps put parts of Clearwater in flood zone for first time

FEMA has proposed updated flood maps that now include some Clearwater neighborhoods, following unprecedented flooding during Hurricane Helene last year.

Lakeland man accused of checking doors at Wauchula Elementary while kids were in class

A Lakeland man was arrested after Wauchula police said he was seen walking around an elementary school campus and checking classroom doors while school was in session.

Defiant protesters repaint Pulse Memorial crosswalk in rainbow colors after state covers it

Protesters returned to the Pulse Memorial crosswalk in downtown Orlando this week after state crews painted over the rainbow-colored markings, sparking renewed outrage from LGBTQ+ advocates and local residents.

FDOT denies St. Pete's request to keep several street murals on roadways

The Florida Department of Transportation has denied the City of St. Pete's request to keep several pieces of artwork on its roadways. 

Florida man boards child’s school bus, swears at driver and threatens to come back with a gun: HCSO

The bus ride to JD Floyd Elementary School in Spring Hill was anything but typical on Friday morning after deputies say a parent climbed on board, spoke profanely to the driver and the attendant and threatened to come back with a gun.

Sheriff Grady Judd dons $50K in ‘drip’ seized during illegal drug trafficking bust that nabbed 32

On Friday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wore a thick gold chain around his neck, a matching bracelet and waved around a gun during a press conference to make a point about the dangers of drug trafficking.

NHC watching 2 tropical waves in Atlantic as Erin moves away from U.S.

As Erin moves away from the United States, the National Hurricane Center is watching two waves in the tropics for possible development – including at least one that could form this weekend.