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.
Hurricane supplies are permanently tax-free in Florida beginning August 1
Many items that should be in a hurricane supply kit will be tax-free starting August 1, 2025.
Many items that should be in a hurricane supply kit will be tax-free starting August 1, 2025.
Extreme heat impacting dogs at Hillsborough animal shelter, officials put out plea for help
The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is putting out a plea for people to temporarily take dogs to places with air conditioning, as intense heat is starting to affect the animals at the shelter.
The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is putting out a plea for people to temporarily take dogs to places with air conditioning, as intense heat is starting to affect the animals at the shelter.
DeSantis speaks at 2025 Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference in Orlando
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered remarks at the 2025 Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference on Tuesday in Orlando.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered remarks at the 2025 Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference on Tuesday in Orlando.
2 bodies found behind Ollie's Bargain Outlet, death investigation underway: SCSO
Sarasota County deputies are investigating after they say two people were found dead behind a store early Tuesday.
Sarasota County deputies are investigating after they say two people were found dead behind a store early Tuesday.
Manatee County leaders to vote on buying Mixon Fruit Farms
Manatee County commissioners plan to vote Tuesday on whether to purchase the 40-acre property that housed the iconic Mixon Fruit Farms for generations.
Manatee County commissioners plan to vote Tuesday on whether to purchase the 40-acre property that housed the iconic Mixon Fruit Farms for generations.
Tampa Bay area officers tackle mental health crisis among law enforcement peers
First responders—our community's heroes who rush in when danger strikes—are facing a mental health crisis of their own.
First responders—our community's heroes who rush in when danger strikes—are facing a mental health crisis of their own.
Crash critically injures pedestrian in Pinellas Park
Pinellas Park police are investigating after a crash sent a pedestrian to the hospital with critical injuries early Tuesday.
Pinellas Park police are investigating after a crash sent a pedestrian to the hospital with critical injuries early Tuesday.
Strawberry seeds from Tampa Bay headed to space in groundbreaking UF experiment
On Thursday, researchers from the University of Florida will send thousands of plant seeds, including strawberries grown in Tampa Bay, to space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
On Thursday, researchers from the University of Florida will send thousands of plant seeds, including strawberries grown in Tampa Bay, to space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Clearwater Ferry crash: Jeffry Knight charged months after deadly incident
Months after the deadly Clearwater Ferry crash, officials said they arrested the man operating the private vessel that slammed into the ferry.
Months after the deadly Clearwater Ferry crash, officials said they arrested the man operating the private vessel that slammed into the ferry.
Alligator finds home in restaurant retention pond, evades trappers
Mr. Pickles the alligator has made himself at home in Five Bucks Drinkery’s retention pond in Seminole.
Mr. Pickles the alligator has made himself at home in Five Bucks Drinkery’s retention pond in Seminole.
Florida manatee deaths this year outpacing 2024
Manatee deaths in Florida have reached 477 so far, which is outpacing last year’s total of 565 for the entire year.
Manatee deaths in Florida have reached 477 so far, which is outpacing last year’s total of 565 for the entire year.
'She had a real heart': United Way Suncoast creates Devan's Book Club, honoring employee
The United Way Suncoast launched a new literacy initiative, honoring their employee, Devan Endlich, who passed away from cancer.
The United Way Suncoast launched a new literacy initiative, honoring their employee, Devan Endlich, who passed away from cancer.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue proposes new station on 5.9-acre property in Plant City
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is trying to keep up with a rising number of service calls in a growing part of the county.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is trying to keep up with a rising number of service calls in a growing part of the county.
Chuck E. Cheese mascot arrest leaves impression on Florida family: 'Does this mean Chuck E.’s gone forever?'
The Gegenheimer family, visiting from The Villages, had just arrived in Tallahassee to see relatives and stopped at Chuck E. Cheese for a fun outing.
The Gegenheimer family, visiting from The Villages, had just arrived in Tallahassee to see relatives and stopped at Chuck E. Cheese for a fun outing.
Plane crashes into car in Lake Worth, 7 people hospitalized: PBCFR
Seven people were hospitalized after a plane crashed into a car in Lake Worth on Monday afternoon, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
Seven people were hospitalized after a plane crashed into a car in Lake Worth on Monday afternoon, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
Florida woman busted trying to smuggle turtles through airport security in her bra: TSA
A Florida woman who wanted to take her turtles on a trip may want to think twice about how she travels with them after she was busted by the Transportation Security Administration for trying to sneak the reptiles through a security checkpoint in her bra and one died.
A Florida woman who wanted to take her turtles on a trip may want to think twice about how she travels with them after she was busted by the Transportation Security Administration for trying to sneak the reptiles through a security checkpoint in her bra and one died.
Power grids are holding up during record-breaking heat
Just under a year since two hurricanes required an unprecedented number of fixes to the power grid, record-breaking temperatures are putting new pressure on the grid.
Just under a year since two hurricanes required an unprecedented number of fixes to the power grid, record-breaking temperatures are putting new pressure on the grid.
How hot will the Tampa Bay area get this week after record-breaking Sunday?
The record-breaking heat gripping the Tampa Bay area didn’t let up Monday following the record-setting 100-degree temperature recorded a day earlier in Tampa.
The record-breaking heat gripping the Tampa Bay area didn’t let up Monday following the record-setting 100-degree temperature recorded a day earlier in Tampa.