Possible lightning strike sparks blaze in Hernando County sledge pond: HCFR
A sledge pond in Hernando County caught fire shortly after midnight on Wednesday after firefighters said it was possibly struck by a bolt of lightning.
A sledge pond in Hernando County caught fire shortly after midnight on Wednesday after firefighters said it was possibly struck by a bolt of lightning.
Nearly 5 tons of seized cocaine worth $73.3 million offloaded in Florida, officials say
A large haul of more than $73 million worth of cocaine that was seized by the U.S. Coast Guard was offloaded on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
A large haul of more than $73 million worth of cocaine that was seized by the U.S. Coast Guard was offloaded on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Florida woman shoots, kills man outside day care, deputies say: 'Please let the monster die'
A Florida woman was charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing a man outside a Florida day care, according to an arrest report.
A Florida woman was charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing a man outside a Florida day care, according to an arrest report.
Man dies after shooting in St. Pete, police investigating
A man died after being shot multiple times in St. Petersburg Tuesday evening, according to officers.
A man died after being shot multiple times in St. Petersburg Tuesday evening, according to officers.
Wimauma’s new high school honors local legacy, embraces future growth
A new high school is opening its doors in southern Hillsborough County this week, right in the middle of one of Central Florida's biggest population booms.
A new high school is opening its doors in southern Hillsborough County this week, right in the middle of one of Central Florida's biggest population booms.
Coast Guard offloads nearly $74M of cocaine in South Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard says crews seized nearly 10,000 pounds of cocaine off the coast of South America and unloaded it in South Florida.
The U.S. Coast Guard says crews seized nearly 10,000 pounds of cocaine off the coast of South America and unloaded it in South Florida.
More hot, humid weather for Tampa Bay area Wednesday amid record-breaking week
It's been a record-breaking stretch of extreme heat for the Tampa Bay area, and another heat advisory is in effect for Wednesday.
It's been a record-breaking stretch of extreme heat for the Tampa Bay area, and another heat advisory is in effect for Wednesday.
UCF scientists create nanoparticle treatment that could reverse radiation damage and restore bone loss
UCF researchers develop nanoparticles that may protect against and reverse damage from radiation exposure.
UCF researchers develop nanoparticles that may protect against and reverse damage from radiation exposure.
Plant City residents demand action after '1-in-1,000-year' flooding
First, it was Hurricane Milton. Then, on July 14, a powerful storm dumped more than 10 inches of rain in just four hours on Plant City.
First, it was Hurricane Milton. Then, on July 14, a powerful storm dumped more than 10 inches of rain in just four hours on Plant City.
Son arrested after accidentally shooting, killing father in Bradenton: Investigators
A 76-year-old man is dead after what investigators are calling an accidental shooting inside a Bradenton home Tuesday afternoon.
A 76-year-old man is dead after what investigators are calling an accidental shooting inside a Bradenton home Tuesday afternoon.
Pasco County Fire Rescue adds new emergency vessel to its fleet
Pasco County Fire Rescue has added a new emergency vessel to its fleet, Fire Marine 1.
Pasco County Fire Rescue has added a new emergency vessel to its fleet, Fire Marine 1.
Sarasota hotel, one owned by a dog, demolished
The Sandcastle Resort on Lido Beach in Sarasota was built in 1953.
The Sandcastle Resort on Lido Beach in Sarasota was built in 1953.
Tampa summer camp inspires new generation of artistic passion
At a workshop during a day of New Tampa Performing Arts Center summer camp, one of the messages was simple: anyone can learn to play the drums.
At a workshop during a day of New Tampa Performing Arts Center summer camp, one of the messages was simple: anyone can learn to play the drums.
Tampa sets record-breaking heat index of 119 degrees on Tuesday
Tampa reached another milestone on Tuesday afternoon, reaching an all-time record heat index of 119° at around 2:30 p.m.
Tampa reached another milestone on Tuesday afternoon, reaching an all-time record heat index of 119° at around 2:30 p.m.
Explore the limits of imagination at this Creative Pinellas exhibit
The iMAGiNE NATION exhibit on display at Creative Pinellas is the work of a location artist from St. Petersburg.
The iMAGiNE NATION exhibit on display at Creative Pinellas is the work of a location artist from St. Petersburg.
Clearwater Ferry crash: Here's what led to Jeffry Knight’s arrest months after deadly boat strike
The Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have been investigating the deadly Clearwater Ferry crash for three months and charged 62-year-old Pinellas County businessman Jeffry Knight and the Clearwater Ferry captain in connection with the incident.
The Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have been investigating the deadly Clearwater Ferry crash for three months and charged 62-year-old Pinellas County businessman Jeffry Knight and the Clearwater Ferry captain in connection with the incident.
4 Cuban nationals arrested for operating trucking theft ring targeting critical computer systems: HCSO
Four Cuban nationals have been arrested for running an organized theft ring aimed at stealing the critical computer systems that play a big part in the trucking industry, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Four Cuban nationals have been arrested for running an organized theft ring aimed at stealing the critical computer systems that play a big part in the trucking industry, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Florida alligator takes woman's shoe after she provoked him: 'Serves her right'
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.
Head-on crash in Polk County critically injures driver
An early-morning crash left a man with critical injuries after Polk County deputies say he crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a Jeep on Tuesday.
An early-morning crash left a man with critical injuries after Polk County deputies say he crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a Jeep on Tuesday.
Murder trial of man accused of stabbing, burning victim begins Tuesday
A man facing murder charges for allegedly stabbing another man and lighting him on fire before trying to take his own life is standing trial in a Tampa courtroom.
A man facing murder charges for allegedly stabbing another man and lighting him on fire before trying to take his own life is standing trial in a Tampa courtroom.