See it: Massive megalodon tooth found by diver off Florida coast

A recent diving trip off the coast of Florida resulted in an ancient discovery. "After I pulled this one up, I knew I had something every other fossil diver dreams about," Kristina Scott said.

Suspected DUI driver arrested following bicycle crash in Sarasota

A bicyclist is in critical condition and a man who deputies say was under the influence of marijuana is behind bars following a collision in Sarasota on Wednesday afternoon. 

Bayonet Point Hospital employee sexually batters patient: PSO

An employee at Bayonet Point Hospital has been arrested after deputies say he sexually battered a patient on Wednesday evening. 

FDOT bans custom bridge lighting on state-owned bridges

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge and other state-owned bridges across Florida will no longer light up in support of various causes, following a new policy from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

Free playwriting classes for Tampa teens at the Straz Center

The Straz Center has teamed up with Metropolitan Ministries to offer free playwriting classes to local teens.

Judge rejects AI chatbots' free speech defense following teen's death

A federal judge has allowed a wrongful death lawsuit against Character.AI to proceed, rejecting the company’s argument that its chatbot is protected by the First Amendment.

Manatee County allocates additional $7.5 million to drainage, ditch clearing

There’s an effort underway in Manatee County to clear 204 miles of stormwater canals and creeks of debris before another hurricane could impact the area. 

City of Tampa scrambles to repair road cave-ins ahead of hurricane season

City of Tampa officials announced Wednesday that they’re making great progress in repairing massive holes in streets, known as "cave-ins," ahead of hurricane season.

Video: Turtles 'bully' tiny baby gator in Florida pond

A Florida woman captured the moment when two turtles seemed to let a tiny baby alligator know that it was unwelcome in a St. Augustine pond earlier this week.

Tampa man dies in U.S. 301 crash: FHP

A Tampa man was killed after crashing into a portion of a tractor-trailer on U.S. 301 early Wednesday morning.