Missing Hillsborough County child found safe after statewide alert
A statewide Missing Child Alert for a missing Hillsborough County child has been canceled after the child was found safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
A statewide Missing Child Alert for a missing Hillsborough County child has been canceled after the child was found safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Winter Haven PD stands by officers after incident involving child who had hands behind back
The Winter Haven Police Department is standing behind its officers, but also signaling potential changes, after an incident on Tuesday afternoon involving a small child that sparked strong reactions on social media.
The Winter Haven Police Department is standing behind its officers, but also signaling potential changes, after an incident on Tuesday afternoon involving a small child that sparked strong reactions on social media.
Illegal immigrant linked to Florida high-end burglary cut ankle monitor, went on country-wide crime wave: MCSO
An illegal immigrant has been arrested in connection with a high-end burglary in Florida after authorities say he cut off an ankle monitor that was supposed to track his movements and went on a two-year crime spree across the country.
An illegal immigrant has been arrested in connection with a high-end burglary in Florida after authorities say he cut off an ankle monitor that was supposed to track his movements and went on a two-year crime spree across the country.
Undocumented immigrant who allegedly killed 2 disabled gay men could be first killed under new law
An undocumented immigrant who allegedly killed two gay disabled men in Florida could be the first person killed under a new law.
An undocumented immigrant who allegedly killed two gay disabled men in Florida could be the first person killed under a new law.
Hillsborough commissioners approve first set of projects using transportation tax funds
Hillsborough County commissioners have approved the first set of projects using money raised through a controversial transportation tax.
Hillsborough County commissioners have approved the first set of projects using money raised through a controversial transportation tax.
'Unexpected hedgie family:' Litter of hedgehog babies born at Humane Society of Tampa Bay
A litter of eight baby hedgehogs will soon be available for adoption at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay after a surprise pregnancy.
A litter of eight baby hedgehogs will soon be available for adoption at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay after a surprise pregnancy.
Crews battle fire at high-rise under construction in Tampa
Crews battled a fire at a Tampa high-rise that's under construction, forcing workers to evacuate Thursday morning.
Crews battled a fire at a Tampa high-rise that's under construction, forcing workers to evacuate Thursday morning.
Pasco schools revise homework grading policy for Fall 2025
Pasco County Schools Superintendent John Legg outlined the district's updated approach to homework grading, which will take effect in the fall of 2025.
Pasco County Schools Superintendent John Legg outlined the district's updated approach to homework grading, which will take effect in the fall of 2025.
18-year-old arrested for murder after shooting during basketball game at park: HCSO
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a shooting at a park that killed one man and injured another, the sheriff's office announced.
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a shooting at a park that killed one man and injured another, the sheriff's office announced.
Man charged with murdering woman outside Church's Chicken in Tampa denied bond
A Tampa judge denied bond on Wednesday for a 54-year-old man facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of a 48-year-old woman.
A Tampa judge denied bond on Wednesday for a 54-year-old man facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of a 48-year-old woman.
Newsome High students get taste of farming, egg shortage in growing agriculture program
Students at one high school in Hillsborough County are getting a taste of the farming industry and helping solve the egg shortage.
Students at one high school in Hillsborough County are getting a taste of the farming industry and helping solve the egg shortage.
Husband of St. Pete Rep. charged with stealing state funds and owing over $100,000 in taxes
The husband of State Rep. Linda Chaney has been charged with stealing state funds.
The husband of State Rep. Linda Chaney has been charged with stealing state funds.
Winter Haven PD releases bodycam video after photo of child with hands behind back circulates on social media
The Winter Haven Police Department is addressing an incident that happened Tuesday afternoon involving a small child while officers worked to detain two people.
The Winter Haven Police Department is addressing an incident that happened Tuesday afternoon involving a small child while officers worked to detain two people.
Lakeland Regional to open freestanding ER on southside to accommodate growing population
Lakeland Regional Health is ranked No. 2 in the country for the busiest emergency room department, and now they're opening their first freestanding department in south Lakeland to accommodate more patients.
Lakeland Regional Health is ranked No. 2 in the country for the busiest emergency room department, and now they're opening their first freestanding department in south Lakeland to accommodate more patients.
Bay Area Catholics mark the beginning of Lent as Pope Francis remains hospitalized
Catholics marked the start of Lent without Pope Francis on Wednesday. The 88-year-old spent his twentieth day in the hospital with double pneumonia.
Catholics marked the start of Lent without Pope Francis on Wednesday. The 88-year-old spent his twentieth day in the hospital with double pneumonia.
Both sides present case in trial against woman accused of killing Bradenton ‘Peace Walker’ in crash
Closing statements are scheduled to take place on Thursday in the trial of a woman accused in a hit-and-run that killed a Bradenton man known by neighbors as the "Peace Walker."
Closing statements are scheduled to take place on Thursday in the trial of a woman accused in a hit-and-run that killed a Bradenton man known by neighbors as the "Peace Walker."
Mote Marine Laboratory's Coral Gene Bank works to preserve coral species
When you step through the doors of Mote Marine Laboratory’s International Coral Gene Bank, you’re a witness to lifesaving underwater work.
When you step through the doors of Mote Marine Laboratory’s International Coral Gene Bank, you’re a witness to lifesaving underwater work.
Lakeland’s George Lowe remembered by best friend and longtime radio personality
Space Ghost was a cartoon born in the 1960s, but by the 90s, "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" turned him into a celebrity interviewer.
Space Ghost was a cartoon born in the 1960s, but by the 90s, "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" turned him into a celebrity interviewer.
Florida man accused of taking out ‘man bits’ in back of Lyft ride from Walmart to mobile home park: PCSO
A Florida man found himself in handcuffs after deputies say he was caught with his pants down in the back of a Lyft.
A Florida man found himself in handcuffs after deputies say he was caught with his pants down in the back of a Lyft.
Bradenton man died after crashing into tree in I-75 median in Hillsborough County: FHP
A Bradenton man died after crashing into a tree in a median along I-75 in Hillsborough County on Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Bradenton man died after crashing into a tree in a median along I-75 in Hillsborough County on Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.