EF-0 tornado touches down in Port St. Lucie, leaving 2-mile path of damage
An EF-0 tornado with peak winds between 65 and 75 mph touched down in Port St. Lucie on Sunday evening, leaving behind minor damage but no reported injuries.
An EF-0 tornado with peak winds between 65 and 75 mph touched down in Port St. Lucie on Sunday evening, leaving behind minor damage but no reported injuries.
Stop-arm cameras catch 94 drivers passing Polk County school buses on first day
Polk County law enforcement officers are cracking down on drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses equipped with automated safety cameras.
Polk County law enforcement officers are cracking down on drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses equipped with automated safety cameras.
Rays stadium deal: Tampa and Hillsborough votes set for this week
The proposed deal to bring a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium to Tampa is heading toward two key votes this week that could clear the way for the project to move forward.
The proposed deal to bring a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium to Tampa is heading toward two key votes this week that could clear the way for the project to move forward.
DeSantis seeks to limit EBT, TANF purchases to essential needs
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that Florida is working with the Trump administration on a plan to restrict the use of certain public assistance benefits, arguing taxpayer-funded aid should only be used for essential needs.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that Florida is working with the Trump administration on a plan to restrict the use of certain public assistance benefits, arguing taxpayer-funded aid should only be used for essential needs.
Rotary phone collects 'Stories of Humanity' at St. Pete park
Long before texting dominated daily communication, reaching someone often required picking up the phone and leaving a voicemail.
Long before texting dominated daily communication, reaching someone often required picking up the phone and leaving a voicemail.
Dump truck flips, trailer catches fire on I-75 in North Port
North Port drivers are seeing delays on I-75 after a dump truck flipped and a trailer caught on fire, according to first responders.
North Port drivers are seeing delays on I-75 after a dump truck flipped and a trailer caught on fire, according to first responders.
Winter Haven woman 'looking for cigarettes' accused of trying to open neighbor's car doors: WHPD
A Winter Haven woman told police she was looking for cigarettes when they asked why she was pulling on the door handles of two vehicles belonging to her neighbor.
A Winter Haven woman told police she was looking for cigarettes when they asked why she was pulling on the door handles of two vehicles belonging to her neighbor.
FOUND: Family says Florida woman who went missing in Georgia found
A 59-year-old Florida woman remains missing over two months after relocating to Georgia to live with a man she met online, prompting her family to search Georgia for answers.
A 59-year-old Florida woman remains missing over two months after relocating to Georgia to live with a man she met online, prompting her family to search Georgia for answers.
Roof partially collapses at Port Richey Burlington store following heavy rain
Emergency crews evacuated a Port Richey retail store Sunday afternoon after heavy rainfall triggered a partial roof collapse and severe flooding inside the building.
Emergency crews evacuated a Port Richey retail store Sunday afternoon after heavy rainfall triggered a partial roof collapse and severe flooding inside the building.
Florida man pulled over on lawn mower busted for meth and weed
A Florida deputy arrested a man last week after stopping him on a red lawn mower and discovering narcotics inside a bag between his feet.
A Florida deputy arrested a man last week after stopping him on a red lawn mower and discovering narcotics inside a bag between his feet.
Man arrested after teen stabbed multiple times near Bradenton: MCSO
A man accused of stabbing a 15-year-old boy multiple times outside a home near Bradenton was arrested and faces a charge of attempted murder, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
A man accused of stabbing a 15-year-old boy multiple times outside a home near Bradenton was arrested and faces a charge of attempted murder, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Largo residents fear flooding could trap them in neighborhood
Largo residents living near 101st Street report fears of being trapped in their neighborhood due to persistent severe street flooding.
Largo residents living near 101st Street report fears of being trapped in their neighborhood due to persistent severe street flooding.
Missing Tampa man’s family says he was located during an out-of-state vehicle stop
UPDATE: The family of a missing South Tampa man says he has been located following traffic stops in Louisiana and Texas and is no longer considered missing.
UPDATE: The family of a missing South Tampa man says he has been located following traffic stops in Louisiana and Texas and is no longer considered missing.
2 Atlantic systems have 50% chance of development as African wave emerges
Forecasters are monitoring two areas of interest in the Atlantic Ocean that each hold a 50% chance of tropical development.
Forecasters are monitoring two areas of interest in the Atlantic Ocean that each hold a 50% chance of tropical development.
Animal advocates push for stricter pet grooming rules after dog dies during appointment
A Largo man is pushing for more oversight of pet groomers after his 10-year-old Great Pyrenees died during a grooming appointment last year.
A Largo man is pushing for more oversight of pet groomers after his 10-year-old Great Pyrenees died during a grooming appointment last year.
Mom, 2-year-old daughter die after hit by lightning in Florida storm, police say
A mother and her daughter died on Sunday afternoon after a reported lightning strike in Margate, Florida.
A mother and her daughter died on Sunday afternoon after a reported lightning strike in Margate, Florida.
Ukrainian Independence Day marked with liturgy and traditions in St. Petersburg
The day began with a liturgy at the Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in St. Petersburg. It also brought a program filled with traditions, giving families a chance to pass their heritage down to younger generations.
The day began with a liturgy at the Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in St. Petersburg. It also brought a program filled with traditions, giving families a chance to pass their heritage down to younger generations.
Small plane crashes into Atlantic off Boca Raton coast; pilot unhurt, police say
A small-engine plane on its way from Fort Myers to the Bahamas crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Boca Raton on Saturday morning.
A small-engine plane on its way from Fort Myers to the Bahamas crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Boca Raton on Saturday morning.
Hillsborough man accused of stealing hundreds in tools from work truck arrested: HCSO
A Hillsborough County man was arrested after deputies said he was seen on surveillance video breaking into a work truck and stealing hundreds of dollars' worth of tools.
A Hillsborough County man was arrested after deputies said he was seen on surveillance video breaking into a work truck and stealing hundreds of dollars' worth of tools.
St. Pete police use of force investigated after man dies following fight: PCSO
Detectives are investigating the use of force by St. Petersburg police officers after a 48-year-old man died following a fight with police, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives are investigating the use of force by St. Petersburg police officers after a 48-year-old man died following a fight with police, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.