Here's what Florida's bear hunt would look like if it moves forward
For the first time in a decade, bear hunting may be back on the books in Florida soon.
For the first time in a decade, bear hunting may be back on the books in Florida soon.
Florida leaders to look at campus security after FSU shooting
After a mass shooting last month at Florida State University that killed two people, officials will look at building security on campuses across the state and hold a "safety summit" in October, university system Chancellor Ray Rodrigues said Thursday.
After a mass shooting last month at Florida State University that killed two people, officials will look at building security on campuses across the state and hold a "safety summit" in October, university system Chancellor Ray Rodrigues said Thursday.
Large alligator wrangled, relocated from condo community: TTPD
A trapper helped Temple Terrace police catch a 7-foot gator found roaming through a condo complex, according to the police department.
A trapper helped Temple Terrace police catch a 7-foot gator found roaming through a condo complex, according to the police department.
Attorney John Morgan continues push for new political party, eyes 2026 governor’s race
Prominent Orlando attorney John Morgan is advancing efforts to form a new political party, positioning it as a centrist alternative to what he calls the extremes of the Republican and Democratic parties.
Prominent Orlando attorney John Morgan is advancing efforts to form a new political party, positioning it as a centrist alternative to what he calls the extremes of the Republican and Democratic parties.
St. Pete discusses two proposed downtown projects that include hotel, 2 high-rise apartment buildings
Residents in St. Petersburg are no stranger to redevelopment these days, and two new projects may be added to the list of growing construction.
Residents in St. Petersburg are no stranger to redevelopment these days, and two new projects may be added to the list of growing construction.
Florida's home insurance crisis: The search for solutions
As Florida homeowners pay comparatively higher premiums and many complain about how their damage claims are handled, policymakers and consumer watchdogs are proposing several reforms.
As Florida homeowners pay comparatively higher premiums and many complain about how their damage claims are handled, policymakers and consumer watchdogs are proposing several reforms.
Florida cat escapes vet after procedure, travels 3 miles back home: ‘I would’ve called an Uber’
What started as a routine vet visit turned into an epic journey for one frisky feline.
What started as a routine vet visit turned into an epic journey for one frisky feline.
Swimming 'not recommended' at popular Pinellas County beaches due to bacteria
Visitors to several popular Florida beaches were caught off guard this week by a public health advisory warning of high bacteria levels in the water. The Florida Department of Health issued an advisory for Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and Indian Rocks Beach, cautioning against swimming due to potential health risks.
Visitors to several popular Florida beaches were caught off guard this week by a public health advisory warning of high bacteria levels in the water. The Florida Department of Health issued an advisory for Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and Indian Rocks Beach, cautioning against swimming due to potential health risks.
Lake Wales community steps up to help 11-year-old boy who was robbed selling candy for school fundraiser
After word spread that an 11-year-old boy was robbed in downtown Lake Wales while selling candy for a school fundraiser, local business owners turned the traumatic situation into one of selflessness and kindness.
After word spread that an 11-year-old boy was robbed in downtown Lake Wales while selling candy for a school fundraiser, local business owners turned the traumatic situation into one of selflessness and kindness.
Florida's home insurance crisis: Investigating the risk, cost of underinsured homes
In the aftermath of the 2024 hurricanes, Florida homeowners whose homes are underinsured are encountering steep costs in their efforts to rebuild.
In the aftermath of the 2024 hurricanes, Florida homeowners whose homes are underinsured are encountering steep costs in their efforts to rebuild.
'Casanova Killer' executed Thursday for Tampa murder
The man dubbed the "Casanova Killer" was executed at Florida State Prison on Thursday.
The man dubbed the "Casanova Killer" was executed at Florida State Prison on Thursday.
Myakkahatchee Creek clearing could bring some relief from potential flooding in North Port
From blocked to open, the city of North Port hopes recent work to the Myakkahatchee Creek will lessen the chances of flooding.
From blocked to open, the city of North Port hopes recent work to the Myakkahatchee Creek will lessen the chances of flooding.
DeSantis signs sweeping farm bill with impacts on drinking water to drones in Dade City
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping farm bill that will impact everything from the water you drink to rules surrounding drones.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping farm bill that will impact everything from the water you drink to rules surrounding drones.
Plant City homicide under investigation
Plant City police are investigating a homicide after they say a man was shot to death on Wednesday night.
Plant City police are investigating a homicide after they say a man was shot to death on Wednesday night.
Hillsborough school district celebrates 'Florida Food Day' ahead of possible national guideline changes
The Hillsborough County School District celebrated its second Florida Food Day on Thursday, at a time when national school food guidelines could be changing.
The Hillsborough County School District celebrated its second Florida Food Day on Thursday, at a time when national school food guidelines could be changing.
Death penalty opponents protest in Clearwater ahead of 'Casanova Killer' execution
Hours before the execution of Glen Rogers, a convicted serial killer linked to a string of violent murders in the 1990s, Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty protested on Thursday in Pinellas County.
Hours before the execution of Glen Rogers, a convicted serial killer linked to a string of violent murders in the 1990s, Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty protested on Thursday in Pinellas County.
Blind dog find success in scent training: 'She fell in love with it'
For more than half of her life, Nogglett, a Jack Russell Terrier, has been battling challenges with her eyes, but that hasn’t stopped her from excelling.
For more than half of her life, Nogglett, a Jack Russell Terrier, has been battling challenges with her eyes, but that hasn’t stopped her from excelling.
Florida judge's "exceptionally bad jokes" get him suspended
An investigative panel says the judge's behavior damaged public perception of the judiciary.
An investigative panel says the judge's behavior damaged public perception of the judiciary.
Florida mom goes viral for special bond with manatee named 'Paddle'
A Tampa Bay area mom of two recently went viral on TikTok after sharing her wild manatee encounters.
A Tampa Bay area mom of two recently went viral on TikTok after sharing her wild manatee encounters.
1 hospitalized after house fire in Riverview
A man is recovering in the hospital after fire spread through a home on Thursday, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A man is recovering in the hospital after fire spread through a home on Thursday, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.