Manatee County working with contractors to clear canals and waterways before 2025's hurricane season
Tropical storm Debby brought flooding that had never been seen in many parts of Manatee County. Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t help.
Tropical storm Debby brought flooding that had never been seen in many parts of Manatee County. Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t help.
Grady Judd: Man with knife who wanted to be shot, killed by deputy in Lake Wales
A Polk County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man Friday afternoon after the man came at them with a knife, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
A Polk County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man Friday afternoon after the man came at them with a knife, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Incredible Dog Challenge returns to Clearwater this weekend
Some of the nation’s top canine athletes are taking over Coachman Park this weekend for a crowd-pleasing, high-energy competition.
Some of the nation’s top canine athletes are taking over Coachman Park this weekend for a crowd-pleasing, high-energy competition.
Florida transgender student arrested after violating bathroom law; thought to be a first: officials
A transgender college student was arrested after saying “I am here to break the law" and then entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol. Civil rights attorneys say the arrest is the first they know of for violating transgender bathroom restrictions passed by numerous state legislatures across the country.
A transgender college student was arrested after saying “I am here to break the law" and then entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol. Civil rights attorneys say the arrest is the first they know of for violating transgender bathroom restrictions passed by numerous state legislatures across the country.
Large art exhibit brings hundreds of pieces together from wide range of artists
One of their largest exhibitions of the year, #SMF (student, member + faculty), is a celebration of creativity at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
One of their largest exhibitions of the year, #SMF (student, member + faculty), is a celebration of creativity at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
Missing Bradenton teens found safe
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says both Bradenton teens reported missing in March have now been found safe.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says both Bradenton teens reported missing in March have now been found safe.
Boca Raton Florida plane crash: 3 dead, 1 injured aboard Tallahassee-bound plane: FAA
Officials say three people were killed, and one person was injured, during a small airplane crash due to mechanical issues on Friday morning in Boca Raton, Florida.
Officials say three people were killed, and one person was injured, during a small airplane crash due to mechanical issues on Friday morning in Boca Raton, Florida.
Mother dies 2 months after Sarasota hit-and-run that killed her 2 kids
The Sarasota mother critically injured in a hit-and-run that killed her two young children in February has died, family and friends confirmed to FOX 13 on Friday.
The Sarasota mother critically injured in a hit-and-run that killed her two young children in February has died, family and friends confirmed to FOX 13 on Friday.
Tampa Bay Rowdies set to return to Al Lang Stadium for first time since 2024 hurricanes
An exciting homecoming is set for this weekend as the Tampa Bay Rowdies return to Al Lang Stadium for the first time since last year's hurricanes caused significant damage.
An exciting homecoming is set for this weekend as the Tampa Bay Rowdies return to Al Lang Stadium for the first time since last year's hurricanes caused significant damage.
Florida man allegedly hid dead body inside hotel room closet, next guest didn't notice: officials
A Florida man is accused of hiding a dead body inside a hotel room closet and the next guest stayed in the room without noticing it, according to officials.
A Florida man is accused of hiding a dead body inside a hotel room closet and the next guest stayed in the room without noticing it, according to officials.
Video: Man throws large stones at business windows, Tampa police searching for suspect
Tampa police are searching for a man seen on surveillance video throwing large stones at business windows.
Tampa police are searching for a man seen on surveillance video throwing large stones at business windows.
Polk County assistant principal accused of having teen student rub her feet
An assistant principal in Polk County is under arrest, accused of inappropriate behavior with a 13-year-old student.
An assistant principal in Polk County is under arrest, accused of inappropriate behavior with a 13-year-old student.
Florida law allowing rape test kits to be stored for decades: ‘Know that there's support available’
It may take years for survivors of sexual assault to report a crime if they choose to do it at all. A new law that went into effect last year aims to help protect them by storing rape kits for up to 50 years.
It may take years for survivors of sexual assault to report a crime if they choose to do it at all. A new law that went into effect last year aims to help protect them by storing rape kits for up to 50 years.
Remains found in eastern Manatee County believed to be those of missing man Paul Sargent, 87
Skeletal remains found in a secluded area of eastern Manatee County are believed to be those of a man who has been missing since last year.
Skeletal remains found in a secluded area of eastern Manatee County are believed to be those of a man who has been missing since last year.
Deputies searching for man who exposed himself at a Florida Target
A Florida man exposed himself at a Riverview Target last month, according to authorities.
A Florida man exposed himself at a Riverview Target last month, according to authorities.
Treasure Island’s iconic Thunderbird Beach Resort announces total teardown after hurricanes
The Thunderbird Beach Resort has been a beloved landmark on Treasure Island for 68 years.
The Thunderbird Beach Resort has been a beloved landmark on Treasure Island for 68 years.
Organization provides an innovative approach to fighting food insecurity
In an innovative approach to fighting food insecurity, a local organization is changing how people give and receive meals.
In an innovative approach to fighting food insecurity, a local organization is changing how people give and receive meals.
Cross Bay Ferry to end early over contract issues
The Cross Bay Ferry appears to be ending its service several months earlier than expected after Hillsborough County officials accused the company running the ferry of defaulting on its contract.
The Cross Bay Ferry appears to be ending its service several months earlier than expected after Hillsborough County officials accused the company running the ferry of defaulting on its contract.
DeSantis continues to battle state legislatures over condo relief measures
Governor Ron DeSantis took aim at state lawmakers on Thursday, continuing an ongoing battle with the state legislature.
Governor Ron DeSantis took aim at state lawmakers on Thursday, continuing an ongoing battle with the state legislature.
Bradenton woman sentenced to jail, probation for hit-and-run that killed ‘Peace Walker'
The Manatee County woman convicted in a hit-and-run crash that killed a Bradenton man known by neighbors as the "Peace Walker" will not go to prison, instead receiving a 364-day jail sentence and five years probation.
The Manatee County woman convicted in a hit-and-run crash that killed a Bradenton man known by neighbors as the "Peace Walker" will not go to prison, instead receiving a 364-day jail sentence and five years probation.