Manatee County World War II veteran receives highest honor from France
Victory over the Nazis was won in Europe 80 years ago, and it was because of the sacrifices of service members. A Manatee County U.S. Army veteran, who was one of those service members, received the highest award possible from France.
Victory over the Nazis was won in Europe 80 years ago, and it was because of the sacrifices of service members. A Manatee County U.S. Army veteran, who was one of those service members, received the highest award possible from France.
Largo man accused of battering 2 disabled adults at Clearwater group home
Two disabled residents at a Clearwater group were battered by an employee, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Two disabled residents at a Clearwater group were battered by an employee, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarasota Toy Museum induces waves of nostalgia
Entering the Sarasota Toy Museum induces waves of nostalgia, and that’s exactly what the staff want visitors to experience.
Entering the Sarasota Toy Museum induces waves of nostalgia, and that’s exactly what the staff want visitors to experience.
Horses on Polk County property left for weeks without food and water, owner arrested: ‘Severely malnourished’
A Polk County man is behind bars after deputies said he neglected six horses, all of which were found severely malnourished on his property. One of the horses died.
A Polk County man is behind bars after deputies said he neglected six horses, all of which were found severely malnourished on his property. One of the horses died.
Florida fitness influencer faces 5 felonies for running over cop and fleeing, police say
A Florida personal trainer and fitness influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram was arrested after he allegedly ran over a cop, fled the scene and crashed into another vehicle at high speed.
A Florida personal trainer and fitness influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram was arrested after he allegedly ran over a cop, fled the scene and crashed into another vehicle at high speed.
Citrus County shooting suspect found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound: Deputies
A shooting suspect was found dead following a domestic altercation on Thursday afternoon in Citrus Springs, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
A shooting suspect was found dead following a domestic altercation on Thursday afternoon in Citrus Springs, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
Drugs, guns & cash found in string of Sarasota busts leading to 5 arrests
A total of five people face serious charges after Sarasota police say they busted three separate "open-air drug markets" throughout the city.
A total of five people face serious charges after Sarasota police say they busted three separate "open-air drug markets" throughout the city.
Crash spills pool chemicals across a Lithia road, critically injuring 1 and creating HAZMAT situation
One man was critically injured when two vehicles, including one carrying pool chemicals, collided in Lithia on Thursday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
One man was critically injured when two vehicles, including one carrying pool chemicals, collided in Lithia on Thursday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Homicide investigation underway at hotel after man found dead
Highlands County deputies say they're investigating a homicide after finding a man dead at a hotel early Thursday.
Highlands County deputies say they're investigating a homicide after finding a man dead at a hotel early Thursday.
Disney World trip leaves Florida dad stunned after $1,400 price tag for day at theme park
A Florida father is speaking out after a one-day visit to Orlando's Walt Disney World with his wife and three children cost nearly $1,400 — a price he says may not be worth it.
A Florida father is speaking out after a one-day visit to Orlando's Walt Disney World with his wife and three children cost nearly $1,400 — a price he says may not be worth it.
Man shot in neighborhood, Hillsborough deputies investigating
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating after they say a man was shot in a Riverview neighborhood late Wednesday.
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating after they say a man was shot in a Riverview neighborhood late Wednesday.
9 displaced after fire at Clearwater home
Firefighters battled an early morning fire that forced nine people out of their home, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.
Firefighters battled an early morning fire that forced nine people out of their home, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.
Bipartisan 'no wake bill' awaits governor's signature as part of Florida transportation package
Newly-passed legislation would make it illegal in Florida for people to drive fast enough through flooded streets to create an excessive wake.
Newly-passed legislation would make it illegal in Florida for people to drive fast enough through flooded streets to create an excessive wake.
Firefighter hospitalized after battling townhome fire: HCFR
A firefighter is recovering from injuries after crews battled a fire at a townhome complex, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A firefighter is recovering from injuries after crews battled a fire at a townhome complex, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
New firetruck technology aims to boost recruitment amid first responder shortage
As Florida’s population grows, many fire departments are struggling to keep up, but a new piece of high-tech equipment could offer a lifeline.
As Florida’s population grows, many fire departments are struggling to keep up, but a new piece of high-tech equipment could offer a lifeline.
Clearwater grassroots group presents counter-proposal to Church of Scientology buying downtown street
A grassroots group is presenting a counter-proposal to the Church of Scientology's offer to purchase a street in Downtown Clearwater.
A grassroots group is presenting a counter-proposal to the Church of Scientology's offer to purchase a street in Downtown Clearwater.
Man shot, killed after argument escalates in Zephyrhills
A man was shot and killed Wednesday after an argument escalated in the Vinson Avenue area in Zephyrhills, deputies said.
A man was shot and killed Wednesday after an argument escalated in the Vinson Avenue area in Zephyrhills, deputies said.
Hillsborough commissioners approve land swap deal to move HCSO headquarters to Brandon
Hillsborough County commissioners voted unanimously on Wednesday to move the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office headquarters from Ybor City to Brandon as part of a land swap deal. HCSO will move to the Grow Financial building in Brandon.
Hillsborough County commissioners voted unanimously on Wednesday to move the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office headquarters from Ybor City to Brandon as part of a land swap deal. HCSO will move to the Grow Financial building in Brandon.
Alligator kills 61-year-old Davenport woman canoeing with husband on Lake Kissimmee
A Davenport woman is dead after being killed by an alligator while canoeing with her husband at the mouth of Tiger Creek on Lake Kissimmee on Tuesday afternoon.
A Davenport woman is dead after being killed by an alligator while canoeing with her husband at the mouth of Tiger Creek on Lake Kissimmee on Tuesday afternoon.
Clearwater condo residents could be displaced for days after evacuations ordered
It could be days before residents of a Clearwater Beach condo are allowed back home, according to an email management sent to residents around noon on Wednesday.
It could be days before residents of a Clearwater Beach condo are allowed back home, according to an email management sent to residents around noon on Wednesday.