Deportation flights out of Alligator Alcatraz underway, Gov. DeSantis says
Gov. Ron DeSantis says deportation flights out of the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz' have begun, and hundreds of illegal immigrants have already been flown out.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says deportation flights out of the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz' have begun, and hundreds of illegal immigrants have already been flown out.
Florida lawmaker urges law enforcement agencies to suspend use of SIG Sauer P320 handgun, citing safety issues
A Florida legislator is asking law enforcement agencies to stop using a widely-issued handgun after a series of unintentional discharges raised alarms about safety.
A Florida legislator is asking law enforcement agencies to stop using a widely-issued handgun after a series of unintentional discharges raised alarms about safety.
Bay Area creator hopes to make people smile, one postcard at a time
Lifelong creator Archie Perleberg loves to make people smile through postcards, but his postcards are more than meets the eye.
Lifelong creator Archie Perleberg loves to make people smile through postcards, but his postcards are more than meets the eye.
More than 200 cats rescued from Manatee County home
What Manatee County officials say started as an act of kindness turned into an animal hoarding situation, resulting in more than 200 cats in need of a home.
What Manatee County officials say started as an act of kindness turned into an animal hoarding situation, resulting in more than 200 cats in need of a home.
Florida man used counterfeit credit cards to steal gas in 'large-scale' fraud operation: HCSO
A man faces charges in what Hernando County deputies call a "large-scale fuel theft" operation involving counterfeit credit cards.
A man faces charges in what Hernando County deputies call a "large-scale fuel theft" operation involving counterfeit credit cards.
Bradenton woman arrested for DUI after plowing into 2 buildings: Police
A 19-year-old Bradenton woman is facing DUI charges after police say she crashed into two buildings early Friday morning.
A 19-year-old Bradenton woman is facing DUI charges after police say she crashed into two buildings early Friday morning.
Man arrested for murder of 15-year-old: SPPD
A man faces a murder charge after Pinellas County deputies say he shot and killed a 15-year-old boy earlier this week.
A man faces a murder charge after Pinellas County deputies say he shot and killed a 15-year-old boy earlier this week.
1 dead in house fire near Plant City: HCFR
A house fire in Hillsborough County early Friday left one person dead, officials confirmed to FOX 13.
A house fire in Hillsborough County early Friday left one person dead, officials confirmed to FOX 13.
Florida man arrested for performing lewd sexual act in front of children: WHPD
A man faces a list of charges after Winter Haven police say multiple children encountered him exposing himself and performing a lewd sexual act.
A man faces a list of charges after Winter Haven police say multiple children encountered him exposing himself and performing a lewd sexual act.
Meet the CERT volunteers who jump into action after Florida storms
CERT volunteers are everyday citizens trained to assist when hurricanes and other disasters hit the Tampa Bay area.
CERT volunteers are everyday citizens trained to assist when hurricanes and other disasters hit the Tampa Bay area.
'He was just Terry': Tampa Bay area photographer remembers working with Hulk Hogan
A local photographer is remembering the time he got to work with Hulk Hogan at his home while filming ‘Hogan Knows Best.’
A local photographer is remembering the time he got to work with Hulk Hogan at his home while filming ‘Hogan Knows Best.’
Advocates call on St. Pete leaders to prioritize youth, safe streets in upcoming budget
As city officials begin shaping next year’s budget, residents and community organizers are calling for greater investment in St. Petersburg’s youth — especially in neighborhoods plagued by gun violence.
As city officials begin shaping next year’s budget, residents and community organizers are calling for greater investment in St. Petersburg’s youth — especially in neighborhoods plagued by gun violence.
Pinellas County scrambles after $9M in federal education grants frozen
Pinellas County Schools are facing a sudden $9 million shortfall after a federal freeze on grant money meant for K-12 programs like after-school care, teacher training and mental health support.
Pinellas County Schools are facing a sudden $9 million shortfall after a federal freeze on grant money meant for K-12 programs like after-school care, teacher training and mental health support.
6-year-old found in pond near Tampa home dies at hospital
A 6-year-old child found in a pond near a Tampa home died Thursday afternoon after being taken to the hospital.
A 6-year-old child found in a pond near a Tampa home died Thursday afternoon after being taken to the hospital.
Hulk Hogan dead after medical emergency at Clearwater Beach home
Hulk Hogan, one of professional wrestling’s most recognizable and influential figures, died Thursday morning following a cardiac arrest at his Clearwater Beach home. He was 71.
Hulk Hogan, one of professional wrestling’s most recognizable and influential figures, died Thursday morning following a cardiac arrest at his Clearwater Beach home. He was 71.
St. Pete city leaders return to square one as they vote unanimously to move on from Rays deal
City councilors in St. Pete voted unanimously to move on from the deal with the Rays to build a stadium at the old Gas Plant site.
City councilors in St. Pete voted unanimously to move on from the deal with the Rays to build a stadium at the old Gas Plant site.
World reacts to Hulk Hogan's death
Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday hit wrestlers, wrestling fans and Bay Area residents hard and it wasn’t long before tributes came pouring in honoring the life of the legendary wrestler.
Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday hit wrestlers, wrestling fans and Bay Area residents hard and it wasn’t long before tributes came pouring in honoring the life of the legendary wrestler.
Hulk Hogan's legacy stretches outside of the ring
Wrestlers across the country are remembering a legend of the industry.
Wrestlers across the country are remembering a legend of the industry.
Gov. DeSantis announces Florida DOGE audit of Manatee County Government
The State of Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will audit Manatee County Government’s spending and finances, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced at a news conference in Bradenton on Thursday.
The State of Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will audit Manatee County Government’s spending and finances, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced at a news conference in Bradenton on Thursday.
Lakeland ranks in top 10 of 100 'boomtowns' in U.S. metros
Five of the fastest-growing cities or 'boomtowns' in the country are in Florida and one of them is in Polk County.
Five of the fastest-growing cities or 'boomtowns' in the country are in Florida and one of them is in Polk County.