Florida man accused of using artificial intelligence to create child porn, deputies say

Florida man accused of using artificial intelligence to create child porn, deputies say

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office says a man faces criminal charges for possessing child pornography, some of which was created using artificial intelligence, marking the first such case in the county.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office says a man faces criminal charges for possessing child pornography, some of which was created using artificial intelligence, marking the first such case in the county.

Florida power outages: Thousands of households impacted by winter system

Florida power outages: Thousands of households impacted by winter system

As a rare winter system continues to impact northern Florida and the Panhandle on Wednesday, bringing historic snowfall and frigid temperatures in some areas, power outages are affecting residents.

As a rare winter system continues to impact northern Florida and the Panhandle on Wednesday, bringing historic snowfall and frigid temperatures in some areas, power outages are affecting residents.

Tampa leaders announce next phases of Green Spine Cycle Track

Tampa leaders announce next phases of Green Spine Cycle Track

The City of Tampa is extending the Green Spine Cycle Track, designed to improve mobility and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians.

The City of Tampa is extending the Green Spine Cycle Track, designed to improve mobility and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Discounted leases, flexible terms available Wednesday for Bay Area residents displaced by hurricanes

Discounted leases, flexible terms available Wednesday for Bay Area residents displaced by hurricanes

Nearly four months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton displaced thousands of residents across Florida's gulf coast, the City of St. Petersburg is teaming up with the Bay Area Apartment Association to help people find housing solutions.

Nearly four months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton displaced thousands of residents across Florida's gulf coast, the City of St. Petersburg is teaming up with the Bay Area Apartment Association to help people find housing solutions.

BPD offering $3,000 reward for information on alleged hit-and-run-driver

BPD offering $3,000 reward for information on alleged hit-and-run-driver

A $3,000 reward is being offered for information leading to a 28-year-old hit-and-run driver accused of killing a homeless man in Bradenton. 

A $3,000 reward is being offered for information leading to a 28-year-old hit-and-run driver accused of killing a homeless man in Bradenton. 

St. Pete officials, lawmakers crafting bill to stop 'wakes' on flooded streets

St. Pete officials, lawmakers crafting bill to stop 'wakes' on flooded streets

Tampa Bay area lawmakers are working on a bill that would stop drivers from making waves in flooded streets, which was seen a lot during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

Tampa Bay area lawmakers are working on a bill that would stop drivers from making waves in flooded streets, which was seen a lot during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

State lawmakers introduce legislation to keep high school start times early

State lawmakers introduce legislation to keep high school start times early

Under current Florida law, by 2026, middle schools will be required to begin classes no earlier than 8 a.m. and high schools no earlier than 8:30 a.m. One state lawmaker is now working to remove that requirement from the law, something many teachers want, especially those who live far from school, according to President Lee Bryant of the Pinellas Classroom Teacher's Association.

Under current Florida law, by 2026, middle schools will be required to begin classes no earlier than 8 a.m. and high schools no earlier than 8:30 a.m. One state lawmaker is now working to remove that requirement from the law, something many teachers want, especially those who live far from school, according to President Lee Bryant of the Pinellas Classroom Teacher's Association.

11-year-old girl hit by car after being dropped off by school bus in Hernando County: FHP

11-year-old girl hit by car after being dropped off by school bus in Hernando County: FHP

An 11-year-old girl is in the hospital after she was hit by a car after being dropped off by a school bus Tuesday afternoon in Hernando County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

An 11-year-old girl is in the hospital after she was hit by a car after being dropped off by a school bus Tuesday afternoon in Hernando County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Tampa Bay area braces for cold nights ahead; here's what you need to know

Tampa Bay area braces for cold nights ahead; here's what you need to know

Parts of the Tampa Bay area are bracing for some cold nights, as a winter storm blasts the southeast region of the U.S. Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency ahead of the storm.

Parts of the Tampa Bay area are bracing for some cold nights, as a winter storm blasts the southeast region of the U.S. Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency ahead of the storm.

Students pepper sprayed during fight at a Riverview middle school

Students pepper sprayed during fight at a Riverview middle school

There were some tense moments for several middle school students in Riverview Tuesday after a student used pepper spray during a fight, Hillsborough County deputies said.

There were some tense moments for several middle school students in Riverview Tuesday after a student used pepper spray during a fight, Hillsborough County deputies said.