Remains of missing man found buried in backyard, 2 suspects arrested for alleged fraud: HCSO

Two people have been arrested after Hillsborough County detectives say they discovered the body of a missing man buried in the backyard of one of the suspects in Valrico.

Governor DeSantis announces state DOGE task force focused on 'government efficiency'

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a new “comprehensive initiative” on Monday focused on government efficiency in Florida while praising the efforts of DOGE at the federal level.

2nd swan theft suspect arrested, Polk deputies say

The second suspect accused of stealing a pair of swans and their eggs from a Polk County mobile home community has been arrested, the Polk County Sheriff's Office confirmed Monday.

Driver faces new charges in suspected DUI crash that killed man in St. Pete

The man accused of hitting and killing another man while driving impaired in St. Petersburg last month is back behind bars on new charges connected to the crash, records show.

Demonstrators in St. Pete rally for Ukraine, call for an end to war

Marking three years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of people showed up with signs in St. Pete to show their support for Ukraine.

DOGE cuts impact Bay Area wildlife refuge

Sweeping federal workforce cuts are trickling down to the Tampa Bay area. The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is now operating at 50% staffing after two park rangers were terminated on Friday.

Inspiration for Tampa Falafel House stems from Syria

The story of the Tampa Falafel House began in the kitchen of the owner's uncle back in Syria.

Juvenile boy shoots man after argument, both people hospitalized: PCSO

An argument between a juvenile boy and a man ended in a shooting that sent both people to the hospital, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.

4-year-old boy in critical condition after shooting himself: DPD

A 4-year-old boy is in critical condition after Davenport Police say he allegedly accidently shot himself at a Davenport home.

Father and Son Love Free Food Pantry turning to community for help with rising costs

The Father and Son Love Free Food Pantry is turning to the community for help after rising costs have made it tough to serve the 500 families that depend on them.

St. Pete woman arrested for DUI manslaughter after hit-and-run Friday night: SPPD

A St. Pete woman has been arrested for DUI manslaughter after police say she struck and killed a man who was walking on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street S. on Friday night.