11-year-old boy found safe after Florida Missing Child Alert issued in Cocoa

An 11-year-old boy has been found after a Florida Missing Child Alert was issued early Monday morning for Sinsira Jackson, who was last seen in Cocoa.

Winter Haven native crowned Miss Florida 2026 in Lakeland

A Winter Haven native is Florida's newest titleholder after Alexandra de Roos was crowned Miss Florida 2026 Saturday night at the RP Funding Center's Youkey Theatre in Lakeland.

1 dead after officer-involved shooting in St. Pete: SPPD

The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday morning on Pershing Street Northeast that resulted in the death of one person.

3 Central Florida alligator bite incidents within 1 week, authorities confirm

The FWC is investigating three separate alligator bites that occurred in Central Florida within a single week. A snorkeler was bitten June 21 in Marion County's Rainbow River, a juvenile was bitten on the hand on June 27 while fishing along the shoreline in Lake County and a woman was bitten while swimming in Seminole County.

Thousands pack St. Petersburg waterfront for St. Pete Pride festival

St. Pete Pride organized a large pride celebration on Saturday. It included a parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

Florida Holocaust Museum offers free admission during weekend of Ye concerts

The Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg is opening its doors to the community by offering free admission to all visitors from Friday, June 26th through Sunday, June 28th.

I-75 reopened after semi-truck trailer detaches, crushes SUV: FHP

Two women were hospitalized Saturday morning after an oversized tractor-trailer part detached and crushed their SUV on northbound I-75.

Death investigation underway in Wimauma: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death in Wimauma.

You’ll find authentic Detroit pizza at St. Pete’s SoDough Square

A local pizzeria serves up authentic Detroit-style pizza using blue steel pans and ingredients imported directly from Michigan to recreate a classic hometown dining experience. SoDough Square owner Robert Bair aims to transport his guests back to the Midwest through a specialized menu and nostalgic atmosphere. 

Friend remembers Bay Area woman stabbed to death in Hillsborough County

Friends are mourning the loss of a Tampa engineer after her boyfriend was arrested for stabbing her to death last Friday in Hillsborough County. 

St. Pete Pride weekend expected to draw more than 300,000 people

Hundreds of thousands of visitors are arriving along the St. Petersburg waterfront as the city prepares to host the largest Pride weekend celebration in Florida. Organizers anticipate massive crowds for a series of events spanning from Friday night through Sunday evening.

Florida trailblazers: Highlighting Six icons who shaped the country's history ahead of America's 250th

For 250 years, bold individuals have built, defended and defined this country. While Florida was not an original state, it has a rich history of artists, explorers and patriots who helped shape the nation.