Man grabs child, throws her onto bed after luring her with pet ferrets: Affidavit
A Clearwater man is facing serious charges after police say he grabbed a girl he lured into his home with the promise of petting his ferrets, and investigators say she's not the only victim.
A Clearwater man is facing serious charges after police say he grabbed a girl he lured into his home with the promise of petting his ferrets, and investigators say she's not the only victim.
NASCAR star Bubba Wallace responds to Trump possibly attending Daytona 500 after past feud
President Donald Trump is rumored to be attending this year's Daytona 500 on Feb. 16. If he shows up, he will be there to watch a driver he has a spotty history with.
President Donald Trump is rumored to be attending this year's Daytona 500 on Feb. 16. If he shows up, he will be there to watch a driver he has a spotty history with.
Elderly woman hit by car in Publix parking lot dies at hospital
An 83-year-old woman has died days after being hit by a car backing up in the parking lot of a Publix, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.
An 83-year-old woman has died days after being hit by a car backing up in the parking lot of a Publix, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.
Semi-truck overturns, spills beer off I-75
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that caused a semi-truck to overturn and spill beer off I-75 in Hillsborough County, sending the driver to the hospital.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that caused a semi-truck to overturn and spill beer off I-75 in Hillsborough County, sending the driver to the hospital.
Governor DeSantis seeks to limit 'intrusive' boater safety checks
Gov. Ron DeSantis has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at safeguarding Floridians' access to boating while limiting certain regulatory measures.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at safeguarding Floridians' access to boating while limiting certain regulatory measures.
St. Pete approves $5M to improve drainage around Lake Maggiore after hurricanes caused flooding
The neighborhoods around Lake Maggiore are closer to flood protection after the St. Petersburg City Council signed off on a new project.
The neighborhoods around Lake Maggiore are closer to flood protection after the St. Petersburg City Council signed off on a new project.
What's in a Name: Howard Frankland Bridge and Lowry Park
When it comes to having a road named after you, sometimes it helps if you just own the right plot of land – such was the case with Howard Frankland in the 1950s.
When it comes to having a road named after you, sometimes it helps if you just own the right plot of land – such was the case with Howard Frankland in the 1950s.
Family of 9-year-old boy who lost mother, grandfather in St. Pete tow truck crash seeking justice
The family of a 9-year-old boy who lost his mother and grandfather in a crash with a tow truck driver is seeking justice.
The family of a 9-year-old boy who lost his mother and grandfather in a crash with a tow truck driver is seeking justice.
Florida K9s honored in Lakeland for heroic efforts
Some of the hardest-working members of law enforcement were honored at a special event in Lakeland on Wednesday night: the K9 units.
Some of the hardest-working members of law enforcement were honored at a special event in Lakeland on Wednesday night: the K9 units.
Brooksville mobile home fire leaves 1 dead: Officials
A death investigation is underway in Hernando County after a fire sparked inside a mobile home, first responders said.
A death investigation is underway in Hernando County after a fire sparked inside a mobile home, first responders said.
New exhibit geared towards kids opens at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Nearly five months after the hurricanes, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is starting to return to normal.
Nearly five months after the hurricanes, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is starting to return to normal.
Louisiana bull rider survives ‘freak accident’ during Palmetto competition
Zach Naegele was seconds into his ride at the Conley Invitational Bull Ride in Palmetto Saturday evening when a freak accident nearly killed him. It happened in front of a packed house, and he credits God and first responders, who were a part of the crowd.
Zach Naegele was seconds into his ride at the Conley Invitational Bull Ride in Palmetto Saturday evening when a freak accident nearly killed him. It happened in front of a packed house, and he credits God and first responders, who were a part of the crowd.
Fire sparks at Hyde Park nightclub
Crews are responding to a fire at the Hyde Park Cafe, which is a nightclub along West Platt Street.
Crews are responding to a fire at the Hyde Park Cafe, which is a nightclub along West Platt Street.
Bay Area artist brings unique bird exhibit to life in St. Pete
A Bay Area artist is using her passion for birds and other coastal animals to bring a unique perspective to St. Pete Artworks this month.
A Bay Area artist is using her passion for birds and other coastal animals to bring a unique perspective to St. Pete Artworks this month.
Suspect arrested in shooting that injured 10-year-old boy and his uncle: SPPD
St. Petersburg police say they've arrested an 18-year-old accused of firing shots that injured a 10-year-old boy and his uncle on Tuesday night.
St. Petersburg police say they've arrested an 18-year-old accused of firing shots that injured a 10-year-old boy and his uncle on Tuesday night.
Car involved in Monday night hit-and-run that killed two children and critically hurt mother found: SPD
The Sarasota Police Department says they found the car that fled a deadly Monday night hit-and-run.
The Sarasota Police Department says they found the car that fled a deadly Monday night hit-and-run.
Bay Area hairdresser turns salsa into side-hustle
A full-time hairdresser is chopping up more than just hair after opening a side-hustle salsa shop in Riverview.
A full-time hairdresser is chopping up more than just hair after opening a side-hustle salsa shop in Riverview.
Florida woman with outstanding warrant taunts deputies on social media to arrest her
A Florida woman who often goes by the name ‘Panky’ is engaged in a social media war of words with a Florida sheriff’s office after it posted her photo on Facebook asking anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact an investigator because she has an outstanding warrant.
A Florida woman who often goes by the name ‘Panky’ is engaged in a social media war of words with a Florida sheriff’s office after it posted her photo on Facebook asking anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact an investigator because she has an outstanding warrant.
Hernando County drug bust: More than 1K grams of drugs seized, 4 arrested
Four people were arrested after a massive drug bust at an apartment complex in Brooksville on Tuesday, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Four people were arrested after a massive drug bust at an apartment complex in Brooksville on Tuesday, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
1 dead after taking their own life in shooting at Haines City hospital
One person is dead after taking their own life in a shooting at AdventHealth Heart of Florida Hospital Wednesday morning.
One person is dead after taking their own life in a shooting at AdventHealth Heart of Florida Hospital Wednesday morning.