Sarasota man arrested for 1999 killing of aspiring rapper: ‘Time will eventually catch up to you’
Investigators in Sarasota say they now know who killed an aspiring rapper in 1999 whose body was found less than a mile from his burned-out vehicle.
Investigators in Sarasota say they now know who killed an aspiring rapper in 1999 whose body was found less than a mile from his burned-out vehicle.
Illegal immigrant charged with DUI after hit-and-run in Walmart parking lot: PCSO
Three illegal immigrants from Guatemala have been taken into custody after a drunk driving hit-and-run incident that injured a motorcyclist in Mulberry on Sunday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Three illegal immigrants from Guatemala have been taken into custody after a drunk driving hit-and-run incident that injured a motorcyclist in Mulberry on Sunday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
St. Pete police officer arrested for domestic battery: PCSO
Pinellas County deputies arrested a St. Petersburg police officer on a domestic battery charge.
Pinellas County deputies arrested a St. Petersburg police officer on a domestic battery charge.
Tampa shooting suspect arrested after verbal altercation turned physical: Police
Tampa police have arrested a man they say shot another man on Monday afternoon and ran off.
Tampa police have arrested a man they say shot another man on Monday afternoon and ran off.
Lawmakers debate new guardrails on controversial governor-controlled emergency fund
A key state emergency fund controlled by Governor Ron DeSantis has officially expired, setting up a major policy dispute in Tallahassee.
A key state emergency fund controlled by Governor Ron DeSantis has officially expired, setting up a major policy dispute in Tallahassee.
As drought conditions raise the fire risk, experts share ways to protect your home
With drought conditions persisting across the Tampa Bay area, fire dangers remain a growing concern for homeowners. Dry vegetation, low humidity, and rising temperatures can quickly turn small sparks into fast-moving brush fires, making prevention and preparedness critical.
With drought conditions persisting across the Tampa Bay area, fire dangers remain a growing concern for homeowners. Dry vegetation, low humidity, and rising temperatures can quickly turn small sparks into fast-moving brush fires, making prevention and preparedness critical.
Family, friends rally around retired Polk County firefighter who lost home in blaze
A family in Polk County was forced to evacuate their home last week to escape a brush fire.
A family in Polk County was forced to evacuate their home last week to escape a brush fire.
Clearwater company sues city after graves found buried beneath property
A Clearwater company has filed a lawsuit against the city after more than 300 graves were found buried beneath its office property.
A Clearwater company has filed a lawsuit against the city after more than 300 graves were found buried beneath its office property.
Florida woman nearly drowned by illegal immigrant who smoked pot, drank alcohol after ‘violent’ attack: MCSO
An illegal immigrant from Venezuela is facing attempted murder charges after deputies say he attacked and tried to drown a woman walking on a Florida beach.
An illegal immigrant from Venezuela is facing attempted murder charges after deputies say he attacked and tried to drown a woman walking on a Florida beach.
Tampa shooting injures 1: Police
Tampa police are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital on Monday afternoon.
Tampa police are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital on Monday afternoon.
Hillsborough County health care plan sees surge after federal subsidies expire
Applications for Hillsborough County’s free health care plan have increased by about 15%, approximately 600 new applicants, since federal Obamacare subsidies expired, according to officials.
Applications for Hillsborough County’s free health care plan have increased by about 15%, approximately 600 new applicants, since federal Obamacare subsidies expired, according to officials.
Neighbors call for change as troopers close in on Bradenton deadly hit-and-run suspect
The Florida Highway Patrol believes it knows who hit and killed a 74-year-old man in Bradenton and took off last week.
The Florida Highway Patrol believes it knows who hit and killed a 74-year-old man in Bradenton and took off last week.
‘Prophetess’ is third suspect indicted in Kingdom of God Global Church forced labor, money laundering scheme
A third defendant has been named in an indictment against the leaders of the Kingdom of God Global Church.
A third defendant has been named in an indictment against the leaders of the Kingdom of God Global Church.
Convicted killer smiles, laughs as judge hands down life sentence for murdering sister and burying her in yard
Justice has finally arrived for Karen Pais, the Carrollwood woman whose 2021 disappearance ended in a grisly discovery in her own backyard. Her sister, 72-year-old Debra Patton, was sentenced to life in prison for her murder on Monday morning.
Justice has finally arrived for Karen Pais, the Carrollwood woman whose 2021 disappearance ended in a grisly discovery in her own backyard. Her sister, 72-year-old Debra Patton, was sentenced to life in prison for her murder on Monday morning.
Historic St. Pete apartments painted pink for ‘last hurrah’ before luxury tower demolition
More than a century of history is getting a bold, pink farewell in downtown St. Petersburg.
More than a century of history is getting a bold, pink farewell in downtown St. Petersburg.
Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant for Michael King in 2008 murder of Denise Amber Lee
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed the death warrant for a man convicted in the 2008 murder of a North Port woman that resulted in increased training for 911 operators in Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed the death warrant for a man convicted in the 2008 murder of a North Port woman that resulted in increased training for 911 operators in Florida.
Bartow teacher accused of starting 5-acre fire, violating Polk County burn ban
A teacher at Bartow High School is accused of starting a backyard fire that ended up burning five acres of land on Sunday.
A teacher at Bartow High School is accused of starting a backyard fire that ended up burning five acres of land on Sunday.
Extreme drought conditions turn Polk County into a ‘tinderbox’ as firefighters battle barrage of brush fires
Emergency officials in Polk County issued a warning to residents after crews battled more than 30 separate brush fires in a 24-hour period.
Emergency officials in Polk County issued a warning to residents after crews battled more than 30 separate brush fires in a 24-hour period.
Presidents’ Day roots run deep in Tampa’s streets and history
Take a walk through downtown Tampa, and you’ll find a familiar pattern: Washington, Jefferson, Polk, Pierce, Harrison, Tyler — and even Zack Street, named for Zachary Taylor.
Take a walk through downtown Tampa, and you’ll find a familiar pattern: Washington, Jefferson, Polk, Pierce, Harrison, Tyler — and even Zack Street, named for Zachary Taylor.
Police investigating deadly shooting in Tampa
Tampa police are investigating a shooting that killed one man on Sunday night.
Tampa police are investigating a shooting that killed one man on Sunday night.