Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco announces November resignation after 15 years, plans to seek another office
Chris Nocco announced he will resign as Pasco County sheriff in November after 15 years at the helm, as he prepares to seek another elected office.
Chris Nocco announced he will resign as Pasco County sheriff in November after 15 years at the helm, as he prepares to seek another elected office.
Largo hospital employee accused of sexually battering 2 vulnerable patients
A former Largo hospital employee is facing charges after police say he sexually battered two patients while he worked at the facility.
A former Largo hospital employee is facing charges after police say he sexually battered two patients while he worked at the facility.
Florida temporarily bans sloth imports after 55 Sloth World sloth deaths
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.
Tampa International Airport awarded nearly $11M federal grant for runway, taxiway upgrades
Tampa International Airport is receiving nearly $11 million in federal funding to help modernize airfield infrastructure, according to an announcement from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor.
Tampa International Airport is receiving nearly $11 million in federal funding to help modernize airfield infrastructure, according to an announcement from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor.
Florida homeowner spots gator near her fence, deputies 'arrest' reptile: 'See ya later, alligator'
Lake County sheriff’s deputies captured an alligator last month after the reptile was spotted wandering near a residence and a local school bus stop.
Lake County sheriff’s deputies captured an alligator last month after the reptile was spotted wandering near a residence and a local school bus stop.
Tampa man accused of killing family Chihuahua while intoxicated
A Tampa man is facing charges after police say he killed his family’s 4-pound dog earlier this month.
A Tampa man is facing charges after police say he killed his family’s 4-pound dog earlier this month.
Missing Florida baby and teen safely located after statewide alert
A missing Florida baby and teenager have been safely located in North Carolina after a statewide Missing Child Alert was activated. No other details were released.
A missing Florida baby and teenager have been safely located in North Carolina after a statewide Missing Child Alert was activated. No other details were released.
Cat’s out of the bag: Record blue catfish makes Florida history
This cat's out of the bag and into the record books.
This cat's out of the bag and into the record books.
St. Petersburg police seek men after 'brutal attack'
Police in St. Petersburg are asking for help identifying three men following a brutal attack early Sunday morning.
Police in St. Petersburg are asking for help identifying three men following a brutal attack early Sunday morning.
St. Pete ‘drug house’ owner arrested after being shot during botched robbery: Police
The owner of a ‘drug house’ in St. Petersburg has been arrested nearly a month after being shot during a botched robbery that claimed the life of one of the robbery suspects and landed a second in jail, according to police.
The owner of a ‘drug house’ in St. Petersburg has been arrested nearly a month after being shot during a botched robbery that claimed the life of one of the robbery suspects and landed a second in jail, according to police.
'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's controversial immigrant detention center, to close: reports
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Tampa delays controversial street redesign after neighborhood uproar
People in South Tampa will get a chance to weigh in Wednesday on a plan to redesign El Prado Boulevard, a project that’s sparked a growing debate in the neighborhood.
People in South Tampa will get a chance to weigh in Wednesday on a plan to redesign El Prado Boulevard, a project that’s sparked a growing debate in the neighborhood.
Historic Palmetto cemetery vandalized with graffiti, 17 graves damaged: 'It's evil, it hurts really bad'
A historic cemetery in Palmetto is now at the center of a disturbing vandalism investigation after families discovered damaged graves and graffiti across the property.
A historic cemetery in Palmetto is now at the center of a disturbing vandalism investigation after families discovered damaged graves and graffiti across the property.
Men in recovery support each other after losing everything in fire at Valrico sober living home
A fire at a Valrico sober living home has displaced about a dozen men who were working to rebuild their lives through recovery.
A fire at a Valrico sober living home has displaced about a dozen men who were working to rebuild their lives through recovery.
Family of Largo Navy veteran killed in motorcycle crash urge drivers to ‘look twice’
As orange ribbons mark National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month this May, the family of Sean Jennings Jr. is honoring his memory with a message they hope could save lives.
As orange ribbons mark National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month this May, the family of Sean Jennings Jr. is honoring his memory with a message they hope could save lives.
Mother's Day dinner dispute turns violent as man accused of stabbing grandmother 11 times: police
A Florida man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing his grandmother nearly a dozen times over a dispute regarding Mother’s Day dinner.
A Florida man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing his grandmother nearly a dozen times over a dispute regarding Mother’s Day dinner.
Lakeland World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday: 'I always had an American flag with me'
In Lakeland, one man is celebrating a milestone that few reach, reflecting on a life defined by quiet courage and a persistent love for his country. Stanley O’Dell turned 100 years old on St. Patrick’s Day, but don’t expect him to slow down.
In Lakeland, one man is celebrating a milestone that few reach, reflecting on a life defined by quiet courage and a persistent love for his country. Stanley O’Dell turned 100 years old on St. Patrick’s Day, but don’t expect him to slow down.
Tampa's new Homeland Security Task Force arrests 6 in fentanyl trafficking bust
A Tampa-based Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) arrested six people in an alleged fentanyl-trafficking scheme.
A Tampa-based Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) arrested six people in an alleged fentanyl-trafficking scheme.
Florida special session: House, Senate and DeSantis billions apart on spending plan as budget deadline nears
For the second year in a row, Florida lawmakers have been forced into overtime to finalize the state budget.
For the second year in a row, Florida lawmakers have been forced into overtime to finalize the state budget.
Tampa leaders, WWE star Titus O’Neil promote alternative event for young people amid 'teen takeover' trend
Tampa police are offering an alternative event for teenagers Friday, as they are prepared for two more possible "teen takeover" events this weekend after last Friday’s gathering at Curtis Hixon Park turned violent and led to dozens of arrests.
Tampa police are offering an alternative event for teenagers Friday, as they are prepared for two more possible "teen takeover" events this weekend after last Friday’s gathering at Curtis Hixon Park turned violent and led to dozens of arrests.