12-foot shark swims into Florida marina: officials
Marine specialists currently are in a Florida lake assessing a 12-foot mako shark that was spotted Friday.
Marine specialists currently are in a Florida lake assessing a 12-foot mako shark that was spotted Friday.
Video: TPD searching for suspects in November shooting that injured teen
The Tampa Police Department released cell phone video Friday in hopes of tracking down a group of suspects in a shooting that injured a teen more than two months ago.
The Tampa Police Department released cell phone video Friday in hopes of tracking down a group of suspects in a shooting that injured a teen more than two months ago.
Fire at Lakeland hotel displaces hurricane victims: LFD
People who were forced to leave their homes due to damage from last year’s hurricanes are once again looking for a place to stay.
People who were forced to leave their homes due to damage from last year’s hurricanes are once again looking for a place to stay.
Registered sex offender accused of transmitting child porn while on cruise that docked in Tampa
A registered sex offender from Polk City has been indicted for possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material, some of which was created with artificial intelligence, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
A registered sex offender from Polk City has been indicted for possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material, some of which was created with artificial intelligence, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Pickleball courts now open at St. Pete Pier
Pickleball at the Pier is now open on the St. Pete Pier.
Pickleball at the Pier is now open on the St. Pete Pier.
Pedestrian hit & killed by train, Lakeland police investigating
Lakeland police are investigating after a train hit and killed a person along the tracks on Friday morning.
Lakeland police are investigating after a train hit and killed a person along the tracks on Friday morning.
Woman accused of stealing more than $200K from disabled elderly woman: SPPD
A woman faces felony charges after St. Petersburg police say she stole more than $200,000 from a disabled elderly woman over a four-year period.
A woman faces felony charges after St. Petersburg police say she stole more than $200,000 from a disabled elderly woman over a four-year period.
Road closures at busy Tampa intersection to last days after water main break
Most lanes at the intersection of W. Martin Luther King Blvd. and N. Armenia Ave. will remain closed for “an extended period of time” while crews work to fix a broken water main, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Most lanes at the intersection of W. Martin Luther King Blvd. and N. Armenia Ave. will remain closed for “an extended period of time” while crews work to fix a broken water main, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Many weather changes coming to Tampa Bay area. Here's the timeline for rain and more cold temperatures
More big weather changes are on the way to the Tampa Bay area this weekend and into next week.
More big weather changes are on the way to the Tampa Bay area this weekend and into next week.
Missing flight path file led to loss of control of Orlando Christmas drone show: NTSB report
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report into what happened during a Christmas drone show at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando that caused some of the show's 500 drones to collide with one another, fall from the sky, and send others flying in rogue directions. At least one drone struck a 7-year-old boy, who suffered serious injury and had to undergo heart surgery, according to his family.
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report into what happened during a Christmas drone show at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando that caused some of the show's 500 drones to collide with one another, fall from the sky, and send others flying in rogue directions. At least one drone struck a 7-year-old boy, who suffered serious injury and had to undergo heart surgery, according to his family.
Florida population growth could impact future elections
More people are moving to Florida, and that's evident in the traffic on highways and in the housing market.
More people are moving to Florida, and that's evident in the traffic on highways and in the housing market.
Man hospitalized after Dade City stabbing, deputies searching for suspect
A man was taken to the hospital Thursday evening after he was stabbed in Dade City, the Pasco Sheriff's Office said.
A man was taken to the hospital Thursday evening after he was stabbed in Dade City, the Pasco Sheriff's Office said.
Second suspect arrested after ATF agent shot outside Riverview bowling alley: HCSO
A second suspect was arrested Thursday in a Riverview shooting outside a bowling alley that left an off-duty ATF agent severely injured, according to deputies.
A second suspect was arrested Thursday in a Riverview shooting outside a bowling alley that left an off-duty ATF agent severely injured, according to deputies.
Florida Poly engineers design lifesaving bodycam tool for Lakeland police
Officers with the Lakeland Police Department are now all equipped with a simple but lifesaving tool that was developed by mechanical engineers at Florida Polytechnic University.
Officers with the Lakeland Police Department are now all equipped with a simple but lifesaving tool that was developed by mechanical engineers at Florida Polytechnic University.
Deputies investigating Wesley Chapel drowning, juvenile dead
A death investigation is underway in Wesley Chapel after deputies said a juvenile drowned.
A death investigation is underway in Wesley Chapel after deputies said a juvenile drowned.
Family of Tampa mother killed by alleged speeding driver shares emotional message
A Tampa mother of four was killed in a crash after police say a Pasco County man was driving 100 miles per hour.
A Tampa mother of four was killed in a crash after police say a Pasco County man was driving 100 miles per hour.
Homeland Security Investigations in Tampa rolls out mobile command center for human trafficking cases
Special agents with Homeland Security Investigations in Tampa are revolutionizing the way they investigate human trafficking cases.
Special agents with Homeland Security Investigations in Tampa are revolutionizing the way they investigate human trafficking cases.
Dog abandoned and tied up ahead of Hurricane Milton inspires bill to protect dogs during natural disasters
A proposed bill dubbed ‘Troopers Law’ would prohibit abandoning a dog that is restrained during a natural disaster.
A proposed bill dubbed ‘Troopers Law’ would prohibit abandoning a dog that is restrained during a natural disaster.
Israeli man to be released by Hamas as his family in Sarasota waits with mixed emotions
Sagui Dekel-Chen has been in captivity since Hamas took him hostage as part of their October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel. That is expected to end soon, however.
Sagui Dekel-Chen has been in captivity since Hamas took him hostage as part of their October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel. That is expected to end soon, however.
Dunedin art exhibit trying to break down stigma by highlighting addicts' stories
A new exhibition at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, ‘Faces of Addiction,’ hopes to eliminate the stigma and misconceptions associated with addiction.
A new exhibition at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, ‘Faces of Addiction,’ hopes to eliminate the stigma and misconceptions associated with addiction.