Dad feels like 'coolest Papi' while introducing daughter to dolphin pal
A dad in St Petersburg, Florida, said that a friendly dolphin made him "the coolest papi" when he was able to introduce it to his daughter.
A dad in St Petersburg, Florida, said that a friendly dolphin made him "the coolest papi" when he was able to introduce it to his daughter.
Florida Gators men's basketball team honored with rally to celebrate NCAA championship
The Florida Gators men's basketball team, the 2025 NCAA national champions, returned to Gainesville for a welcome-back rally at the University of Florida on Tuesday afternoon.
The Florida Gators men's basketball team, the 2025 NCAA national champions, returned to Gainesville for a welcome-back rally at the University of Florida on Tuesday afternoon.
Florida man captured after cutting off ankle monitor during trial for bar shooting: HCSO
A man who investigators say cut off his ankle monitor during a break in his trial has been caught, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.
A man who investigators say cut off his ankle monitor during a break in his trial has been caught, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.
21 horses killed in Florida barn fire
21 horses are dead after a fire broke out at a 10,000-square-foot, single-story barn on Tuesday morning in Reddick, according to Marion County Fire Rescue.
21 horses are dead after a fire broke out at a 10,000-square-foot, single-story barn on Tuesday morning in Reddick, according to Marion County Fire Rescue.
Florida charter captain ordered to not contact boater who recorded viral video leading to arrest
A judge has ordered the boat captain at the center of a viral video to not have contact with the boater who recorded the video showing the confrontation that led to his arrest.
A judge has ordered the boat captain at the center of a viral video to not have contact with the boater who recorded the video showing the confrontation that led to his arrest.
Accused DUI driver kills unborn baby, seriously injures mother in head-on crash: Police
An unborn baby was killed early Sunday morning by a suspected DUI driver who police say did not have a driver’s license.
An unborn baby was killed early Sunday morning by a suspected DUI driver who police say did not have a driver’s license.
Tampa man with suspended license hits, kills pedestrian standing in parking stall: Police
A pedestrian was killed Tuesday morning when police say a Tampa man with a suspended license backed over them with a box truck.
A pedestrian was killed Tuesday morning when police say a Tampa man with a suspended license backed over them with a box truck.
Florida man faces execution for killing of woman on break from work at The Miami Herald
A man convicted of killing a woman who was carjacked on her lunch break from her job at The Miami Herald is set to be executed on Tuesday evening.
A man convicted of killing a woman who was carjacked on her lunch break from her job at The Miami Herald is set to be executed on Tuesday evening.
Governor DeSantis, Florida House speaker at odds over tax cut proposals
With just a few weeks left in Florida's annual legislative session, top Republicans in Tallahassee still don't see eye-to-eye on the biggest priority: nailing down the state budget, with tax cuts being a major sticking point.
With just a few weeks left in Florida's annual legislative session, top Republicans in Tallahassee still don't see eye-to-eye on the biggest priority: nailing down the state budget, with tax cuts being a major sticking point.
Proposed budget cuts could impact private colleges, universities across Florida
Florida lawmakers are weighing cuts to a long-standing program that helps thousands of state residents attend private colleges, including the University of Tampa and Saint Leo University.
Florida lawmakers are weighing cuts to a long-standing program that helps thousands of state residents attend private colleges, including the University of Tampa and Saint Leo University.
1 killed in string of related crashes including 2 hit-and-runs: APD
One person died early Tuesday after a car hit a tree following two hit-and-run crashes – all of which Auburndale police say are related.
One person died early Tuesday after a car hit a tree following two hit-and-run crashes – all of which Auburndale police say are related.
Large crowd calls on St. Pete to create more affordable housing
More than 1,500 people a packed sanctuary Monday night at the First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg to demand the city do more to address the housing crisis.
More than 1,500 people a packed sanctuary Monday night at the First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg to demand the city do more to address the housing crisis.
Families turning to $813M Pinellas County program for post-hurricane help: 'I'm stuck'
Several months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, there are still many families feeling left behind – displaced, waiting on FEMA funds or other programs that promised to help them recover.
Several months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, there are still many families feeling left behind – displaced, waiting on FEMA funds or other programs that promised to help them recover.
Florida Senate will vote on bill to hold 'dangerous dog' owners accountable
The Florida Senate will vote Tuesday on the "Pam Rock Act," named after Pam Rock, who was tragically killed by five pit bulls while delivering mail in 2022. The bill aims to increase accountability for dangerous dog owners by requiring them to keep their pets securely confined and carry liability insurance worth at least $100,000.
The Florida Senate will vote Tuesday on the "Pam Rock Act," named after Pam Rock, who was tragically killed by five pit bulls while delivering mail in 2022. The bill aims to increase accountability for dangerous dog owners by requiring them to keep their pets securely confined and carry liability insurance worth at least $100,000.
Experimental breast cancer vaccine creates unique bond between Moffitt patient, cell therapy technologist
An experimental breast cancer vaccine at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa created a unique bond between a patient and a cell therapy technologist.
An experimental breast cancer vaccine at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa created a unique bond between a patient and a cell therapy technologist.
Former Hillsborough deputy accused of throwing bottle at another driver during road rage incident
A former Hillsborough County deputy is accused of throwing a bottle at another driver during a road rage incident on Sunday.
A former Hillsborough County deputy is accused of throwing a bottle at another driver during a road rage incident on Sunday.
Sculptors from all over the world gear up for Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival in Clearwater Beach
The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival, presented by Visit St. Pete Clearwater, starts Friday, and 17 sculptors from all over the world are in Clearwater Beach preparing now.
The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival, presented by Visit St. Pete Clearwater, starts Friday, and 17 sculptors from all over the world are in Clearwater Beach preparing now.
Odessa home hits market for $38.5M, setting record for Tampa Bay area
A home for sale in the Odessa area of Hillsborough County is setting the record for the highest-priced home to ever hit the market in the Tampa Bay area.
A home for sale in the Odessa area of Hillsborough County is setting the record for the highest-priced home to ever hit the market in the Tampa Bay area.
Person trying to put out fire with garden hose pulled from Mulberry blaze: PCFR
Polk County firefighters pulled an individual from a fire was trying to douse the blaze with a fire hose before they arrived.
Polk County firefighters pulled an individual from a fire was trying to douse the blaze with a fire hose before they arrived.
"He's ready for the moment." — Bartow High School basketball coach talks Walter Clayton Jr., National Title
The player making all the difference for the Florida Gators is Walter Clayton Jr., a native of Lake Wales, who has led the Gators to their first title game since 2007.
The player making all the difference for the Florida Gators is Walter Clayton Jr., a native of Lake Wales, who has led the Gators to their first title game since 2007.