Barkov scores twice as Panthers beat Lightning 2-1 and snap Tampa Bay’s 8-game winning streak

Aleksander Barkov scored twice in the second period, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 27 shots, and the Florida Panthers beat their in-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Monday night.

Crews begin dismantling Grand Prix racetrack

After a weekend of high adrenaline, racing, and cars revving their engines through the streets of St. Pete, the only noise on the track of the Grand Prix on Monday came from crews tearing it down. 

Casey Anthony: Who is she? Who was Caylee Anthony? Where is she, her parents, everyone now?

Florida mom, Casey Anthony, joins social media, years after being acquitted in the death of her daughter, Caylee Anthony. She touted her new venture. Here's the latest on her case, trial, and where the key players are now.

Alligator attacks woman paddling in Polk County: FWC

A woman was hospitalized on Monday after officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said she was bitten by an alligator at Tiger Creek Canal in Polk County. 

Arrest made after shooting that shattered Spring Hill bar window: HCSO

An arrest has been made after a man allegedly shot at a Spring Hill bar, shattering a window, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Bay Area town named one of the most charming in America by HGTV

HGTV recently searched for the most charming towns in America and a Citrus County city snagged a spot on the list. 

City of Lakeland votes to remove fluoride from drinking water

The City of Lakeland has joined the growing list of local governments in Florida voting to remove fluoride from drinking water after commissioners signed off on the move Monday.

Missing Child Alert: 16-year-old last seen in Tampa found safe

A statewide Missing Child Alert issued on Monday for a 16-year-old girl last seen in Tampa has been canceled, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The teen was found safe. 

Driver killed, another seriously hurt in fiery rollover crash on SR 54: FHP

One person died and another was seriously injured in a crash that shut down a busy stretch of SR 54 in Pasco County for hours, the Florida Highway Patrol said Monday.

Casey Anthony joins TikTok, Substack to 'advocate' for self, daughter, Caylee Anthony

Casey Anthony, the Florida mom accused – and acquitted – in the disappearance and death of her daughter, Caylee Anthony, seemingly joined TikTok and Susbstack over the weekend. Anthony, in her video, said she was going to now "advocate" for herself and her late daughter – the beginning of a "series" to provide tips and resources to private citizens.

Tampa father sentenced to life in prison for shooting children, killing one of them

A Tampa father convicted of shooting his children in their bunk beds, killing his 5-year-old daughter and injuring his 8-year-old son, will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Bank scam suspects arrested minutes after stealing $5K from victim: PCSO

Two men face criminal charges after investigators say they stole $5,000 as part of a scam, and Pinellas County deputies caught them in the act.

Florida man accused of having cocaine texted homeowner about baggie on nightstand while being trespassed: HCSO

A Florida man is accused of unintentionally setting himself up to be arrested after deputies say he sent a text message about leaving illegal drugs behind in a home he was asked to leave.

Florida man tased, arrested on drug charges after taking off from traffic stop, crashing truck: HCPD

A man faces serious charges after Haines City police say he took off from a traffic stop, crashed his truck, then tried to run before being tased – all while he had 4 pounds of meth and more than $23,000 in cash on him.

St. Pete high school choir to perform overseas during spring break

The Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School's Vox Nova Chamber Choir is traveling abroad for a Spring Break International Tour. The 29 student singers will travel to Portugal and Spain, and perform at three venues.